Tomato Florentine!
I have actually never had this soup before, but I got a whiff of some that wasn’t vegan today and it smelled amazing. I just had to come home and give it a go! Perfect for this season’s chilly nights!
What you will need:
- 1 large onion - chopped
- 1 stick of celery - chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped or minced
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 28 oz. can of tomatoesÂ
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 cups of pasta shapes
- 1/2 cup of basil leaves - chopped
- 2 cups of spinach leaves
- salt and pepper to taste!
In a large pot heat up the oil and toss in the onion, celery, and garlic and sautè until onions are translucent. Then add the broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let cool a bit, then ***run everything through your food processor. I had to do mine in two separate batches. You should end up with a kind-of-smooth kind-of-chunky result.
Return the soup to the pot and bring to a boil. Throw in your pasta and let cook for about 10 minutes, then add the basil and spinach leaves. Let that sit until the pasta is ready. Sprinkle in your salt and pepper and there you have it!
***If you do not have a food processor, or just prefer a chunkier soup - feel free to skip this step!
Hope you enjoy! Until next time!
Sorry Tumblr pals, no recipe in this post! Every now and then I will bore you with an actual blog entry, but no worries, I will always keep it minimal! ;)
Over the weekend I attended Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals. Tons of vegans donated and raised money for this wonderful cause. People walked around with signs and shirts, some even in costume! All promoting a compassionate lifestyle!
It feels amazing to be surrounded by such open minds and loving hearts.
Feel free to check out the website. I think the walks are over but there are other ways to get involved/donate!
GO VEGAN!
Cheezy Kale Chips
Kale chips are, without a doubt, one of my favorite things to munch on. I normally go with plain but every now and then it’s nice to spice them up a bit! Today I did them cheeeezy style! Try ‘em out!
What you will need:
- 5 kale leaves, cut up into bite sizes
- 1/4 cup of raw cashews (not a necessity but I like the thickness and taste it adds to cheese sauces!)
- 1/8 cup of nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of water
- pinch of onion powder
Preheat your oven to 200. Cut up the kale and place them on a baking sheet. Then toss all the dry ingredients into the food processor until powdery. Add the wet and blend until creamy. Drizzle the sauce over the kale chips, sprinkle salt, then pop ‘em in the oven!
I let them bake for about 30 minutes. I like to bake them at a lower heat for longer because I prefer the outcome, but feel free to adjust that part. This made just enough for me, so double it if you plan on sharing!
<3 good evening!
Baby August’s reaction to plout juice.
Try it at your own risk! ;)
Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White Bean Chili
Chili is without a doubt one of the easiest, quickest meals to make. So I thought I would share my dinner with you! It is perfect for the fall and winter seasons!
What you will need:
- 2 15 oz. cans of beans (I went with black and white, hence the clever name)
- 1 28 oz. can of tomatoes
- 1 pack of chili seasoning
- any veggies you want! (I used about a half cup of each: onion, bell pepper, and carrot and a ton of broccoli!)
- salt and pepper to taste!
Open those cans and strain your beans! Put the beans and tomatoes in pot and bring it to a boil. I chopped my veggies and steamed them in a pan just while the chili got hot. Add the chili seasoning to the pot and stir. I mashed up the chili just a bit before I added the veggies, but it’s really up to you if you like whole beans or smushed! I let it cook with the veggies for a few more minutes before letting it cool and serving it up.
Top it with some Daiya cheddar cheese and Tofutti sour cream - perfect!
I like to incorporate as much raw food into my diet as I can! My breakfast is always raw. This morning I topped some kale off with tons of chopped up strawberries and a juice blend of cucumber and lemon. It was quick, easy, and extremely refreshing. Try it! Maybe add some carrots or red bell pepper!
