30 October 2009
The Busy Chef: Freezer Full of Soups
I’m extremely jealous of reader Amanda, who sent me this pic of all the soups she made in anticipation of a busy few weeks. The varieties include:
- Thai Tomato
- Chicken Gumbo
- Mexican Black Bean
- Stuffed Potato Dill
- Dark-n-Smoky Chili
- Three-Bean Minestrone
- Italian Sausage Stew
- Split Pea
She says: “The selection is all totally homemade from scratch with lots of fresh veggies and lean proteins. Even the recipes that sound decadent are made with yogurt instead of cream, very minimal added fat and whole, healthy ingredients to amp up flavor vs. lots of added salt.”
And now you’re jealous, too.
ETA: Amanda sent me the recipe she used for the Thai Tomato soup, found here. She says:
“I generally add more ginger, garlic and hot sauce than they call for, but it’s super easy to adjust to your own taste. It’s also so light that you can eat it as a snack or toss in a handful of frozen shrimp to amp up the protein and make it a more filling lunch.”
She also sent me her recipe for Chicken Gumbo, which I can forward to anyone who wants it!
