Beets Cooking

It’s spring!  Remember to leave some form of ice in your cooler, box etc. so that your soup stays fresh!

 Tortellini Soup…chicken stock, cheese tortellini, carrots, celery, onions, baby spinach, tomatoes, fresh basil, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. Parmesan cheese.  13. per quart served w. bread

Curried Carrot Soup (good hot or cold!)…Carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, coriander, cilantro, lime, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. toasted pepitas.  13. per quart served w. bread  Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free

Sweet Treat:  Black & White Cookies- 1.50 per cookie

Thanks for all the jars last week!  What a great group of “soupies” I have!

Pasta E Fagioli-when I was in a college one of my go to meals was Progresso canned Pasta E Fagioli soup and a grilled cheese with mozzarella, tomato & red onion.  I still LOVE this meal- minus the canned soup version!  Ingredients- onion, carrot, celery, fennel, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, veggie stock, white beans, ditalini pasta, fresh basil, parsley, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. Parmesean cheese.  13. per quart served w. bread.  Vegetarian & Vegan (minus cheese garnish).

Thai Chicken w. Ginger & Coconut…what’s not to love?  Coconut, lime, lemongrass & Thai curry?  DELISH! Ingredients- canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, Thai curry paste, shallots, tomatoes, potatoes, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, scallions, kosher salt & pepper.  13. per quart served w. bread.  Gluten-Free (minus bread!)

Sweet Treat- Lemon Cupcakes w. Lemon Frosting- a sunny treat might help bring the sunshine back!  2. per cupcake.

I will be on vacation the week of April 22nd. 

I almost forgot about this soup- I’m glad I didn’t!  I love meatballs & this soup features them in a light Asian broth that is just right for spring!  Soba Noodles & Turkey Meatballs in Asian Broth- ingredients:  Meatballs- scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lime & ground turkey.  Soup- chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime, yellow squash, zucchini, bok choy, onions & fresh cilantro.  13. per quart served w. bread

Vegetarian Split Pea– a classic split pea soup, minus the ham & gussied up for spring!  Ingredients- canola oil, carrots, leeks, onions, celery, onions, red wine vinegar, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. fresh peas, sour cream & mint leaves.  13. per quart, vegetarian, vegan (minus garnish) & gluten-free, served w. bread

Sweet Treat:  Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- 1. per cookie

Happy April!  The soups & sweet treat for the first Thursday of the month are…

Greek Orzo, Lemon & Chicken Soup…YUM!  spring in a bowl….chicken stock, orzo, eggs, lemons, chicken, spinach, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. fresh dill.  13. per quart served w. bread

Spinach & Zucchini Bisque w. Roasted Leeks…simple yet delicious- the addition of a bit of fennel adds a terrific flavor.  Leeks, olive oil, garlic, onions, celery, fennel, zucchini, yukon gold potatoes, veggie stock, nutmeg, spinach, whole milk, kosher salt & pepper.  Garnished w. fennel fronds.  13. per quart served w. bread. Vegetarian, Vegan (minus milk) Gluten-Free

Sweet Treat:  Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars- 2. per bar