This is my version of my mom’s pistou soup. Pistou is the Provencal version of pesto: basil, garlic and olive oil! Pure green-gold in a spoon! For this version, however, I’ll be using my kale-parsley pesto because it is less expensive and also helps me use up all the kale that seems to appear magicallyContinue reading “Pistou Soup”
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Corn Chowder, the ultimate comfort soup?
The weather over here has been a little bit moody: rain, snow and fog. Spring is clearly waiting to make a grand entrance. Any day now! (I really hope!) So, with this going on outside, I really felt like some comfort food. And what is more comforting than some chowder? This soup does the trick!Continue reading “Corn Chowder, the ultimate comfort soup?”
Spicy Bean Purée, a nice sub for hummus!
I love hummus! It goes great with everything: bread, veggie sticks, salads, soups, by the spoonful… I really like adding hummus everywhere as it adds great flavour to any dish: it makes a nice substitution to salad dressing, adds protein to vegetable soups and is (of course) great in sandwiches. However, sometimes it gets old,Continue reading “Spicy Bean Purée, a nice sub for hummus!”
Lentil soup
Lentils are very underestimated and sometimes purposefully forgotten at the back of the pantry. Well this recipe will hopefully change your opinion on lentils! It is very easy to make, and oh-so delicious! Here is what you will need: – 4 cups soaked green lentils – 2 onions – 1 tbs olive oil – 1Continue reading “Lentil soup”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 