Beets Cooking

Thursday is the winter solstice. Take some time on the shortest day of the year to slow down and savor a bowl of soup.

I will be off the week between Christmas and New Year. Happy Holidays to all.

Reminder: If you would like a holiday gift certificate I will be delivering them along with soup on Thursday. They make a wonderful gift for co-workers, new parents, hard working families, teachers- you name it!  I deliver in the Burlington area.

Chili Con Carne…zesty, meaty chili!  Ingredients …canola oil, garlic, onions, rainbow peppers, ground beef, black beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, kosher salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro. 13. Per quart served. Bread. Gluten-free  garnished w. Grated cheddar & sour cream

Eggplant Parmesan Soup…yum!  Even those who don’t like eggplant like this. Ingredients: eggplant, olive oil, garlic, onions, celery, stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, oregano, basil, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt & pepper. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian , can be vegan if specified. 

Sweet Treat: Lemon Melt-a-ways  1. Each  

Snow!  Something about the first real snow of the season is magical. Travel safe tomorrow and enjoy the beauty.

Gift Certificates available- give the gift of a war, quart or two of soup delivered to someone special!

Pasta e Fagioli…a traditional pasta and bean soup full of creamy white beans, chunks of pork and small pasta. A thick and hearty soup. Ingredients : olive oil, porkloin roast, white wine, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, parsley, rosemary, crushed tomatoes, baby pasta, white beans, kosher salt and pepper. Garnished w. Parmesan cheese. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Gluten-free

Coconut Curried Winter Squash Soup…a creamy and comforting soup. Ingredients: butternut squash, canola oil, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, curry powder, coconut milk, lime juice, kosher salt, pepper, and cilantro. Garnished w. Toasted pumpkin seeds. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free. 

Sweet Treat: ginger cookies 1. Each. 

Hello December!!!  This weeks soups are my way of welcoming the shortest days and longest nights of the year. The color of the corn chowder is reminiscent of a winter sunset- when the sky glows orange and pink. The classic Greek “egg soup” makes is soothing and warm.

Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Chowder…puréed roasted red peppers give this soup an amazing depth of flavor and a beautiful color. Ingredients: canola oil, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Yukon gold  potatoes, veggie stock, coriander, bay leaves, corn, light cream, roasted red peppers, cilantro , kosher salt and pepper. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian, Vegan (minus light cream) & Gluten-Free

Greek Avgolemono Soup w. Greens …classic Greek soup made with chicken stock, lemon, dill and thickened w. Eggs. Ingredients: chicken stock, orzo, greens (escarole, chard or spinach) , eggs, lemon juice, fresh dill, kosher salt and pepper. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. 

Sweet Treat:  Gooey Oat Bars – think oats, coconut & chocolate. 2. Each