Feeling like a warm hug?
The darker days, snow and cold can sometimes make us feel tired and like we need a warm hug. These light and warming recipes are our favourites and we are excited to share them with you.
- Lemon ginger tea
- Tomato soup & grill cheese
- Chicken noodle soup – with ginger & lemon
- Bone broth
Lemon ginger tea
Lemon Ginger Tea
Lemon ginger tea is perfect when you feel under the weather and want to give yourself a little boost. It is filled with lemon, honey, ginger and a hint of cinnamon.
If you want something more powerful, you can obmit the cinnamon and add 1 whole clove of garlic grated.
- Prep Time 5 Minutes
- Serves 4 People
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cup boilling water
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp gratted fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the lemon, ginger, honey and cinnamon. Let steap 5 minutes. Strain into cups.
Tomato soup
Tomato soup
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants – e.g. Vitamin C, E and lycopene.
Did you know: Lycopene is absorbed more easily in cooked tomatoes.
This tomato soup recipe is made with fresh roasted tomatoes which gives it so much flavour.
- Total Time 30 Minutes
- Serves 4 - 6 People
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes cut in 4
- 1 large onion
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Turn on the oven to 400F. On a baking sheet, place the tomatoes, onion and garlic. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Combine together and place in a single layer. Bake 20 minutes
- In a large pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, combine and cook 1 minute. Add the broth stirring with a whisk. Add the vegetables and maple syrup. Use an immersion blender or blender to cream the soup.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup is a classic when we don’t feel weel. This soup is rich in electrolytes that keep us hydrated. It is also filled with nutrients that support health.
- Total Time 30 Minutes
- Serves 4 - 6 People
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger gratted
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh
- 3/4 cup pasta
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot and celery. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and thyme. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, and 1 cup water. Bring to a bail. Add the chicken and let simmer 10-13 minutes. Take out the chicken from the soup and shred with 2 forks. Set the chicken aside.
- Add the pasta to the soup and cook until desired texture of the pasta.
- Add the chicken back into the soup with the lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Chicken bone broth
Bone broth is a classic base that can be used in many recipes. Homemade bone broth adds flavour and nutrients to dishes.
The secret ingredient of this broth is the addition of 1 tbsp apple cidre vinegar. This intensifies the flavour of the broth.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds rosted chicken bones (2 chickens)
- 1 onion
- 2 stalk of celery cut in 3
- 2 carrots cut in large pieces
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp apple cidre vinegar
- 16 cups water
Instructions 2 ways: slow cooker & pot
- Slow cooker: Add all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Set the temperature to low for 15 hours. Strain, de greese and portion out. You can also freeze your broth.
- Pot: Add the ingredients to a large pot. Bring to simmer for 2-6 hours. Strain, de greese and portion out. You can also freeze your broth.