It’s chilly outside and I just came back from a great run with the puppy. Now that it’s getting cold, I’m definitely craving warm soups! This is one I like to warm up a bit and sip from a mug. When winter comes, you can heat your soups a bit without destroying the nutritional value. I know some people like to warm it up a bit in the dehydrator, but I’m too lazy for that.
Anyway, here’s to warm soup on cool autumn evenings…
Raw Tomato Soup
This is a nice little soup, from our Body Enlightenment program that reminds me of canned tomato soup, in a gourmet, much-improved version. This makes 2 servings, so you can either share, or have another serving for yourself!
Ingredients:
2 cups tomatoes
2 sweet red bell peppers, diced
Juice of 1 lime
½ cup almonds (soaked several hours in advance)
1 celery stick
Directions:
Blend all ingredients, except celery, together. Pour into a bown, and garnish with celery stick. Serve it up and enjoy!
Try: Sprinkling your favorite sprouts on top for texture and a shot of added nutrients!
For those of you in sunnier parts of the world, here’s a
Total Calories: 250
Ingredients:
2 cups tomatoes
½ cup pineapple
2 cup cucumbers
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in two
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar or lime juice
2/3 cup fresh dill or cilantro
2/3 cup fresh parsley
1 Tbs. maple syrup, or one large date
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together except cherry tomatoes and 1 cup of cucumber (finely diced). Before serving, add cherry tomatoes and cucumber for texture and presentation. Enjoy the perfect healthy treat for a summer afternoon!