All Things Winter

Ingredients

1 boneless chicken breast half, cooked and cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
Fresh herbs as garnish such as parsley, basil

Directions

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the diced chicken and remaining ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.

Serve hot with crusty bread for a quick and nutritious lunch. Serves 2.

Ingredients

1oz vegetable margarine (or use olive oil instead)
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
4oz fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
4 tsp flour
3.5 cups vegetable stock
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt the margarine (or olive oil) and sauté the onion, celery and parsley. Cook until tender, then sprinkle in the flour. Stir well for a minute, then add the vegetable stock. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Once cooled slightly, blend in a blender until smooth. Continue reading

Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups cooked pureed sweet potatoes
1 cup smooth peanut butter
6 cups of vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream

Directions

In a large pot, heat the butter until melted. Stir in the pumpkin, sweet potatoes and peanut butter. Add the vegetable stock and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh crusty bread. Serves about 6.