SOUP
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
Broccoli and cauliflower provide a nutrient-packed punch in this comforting soup. This recipe provides an ample serving of vitamin C and calcium. SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken or vegetable broth1 medium onion, chopped3 cups cauliflower florets3...
Beef Burgundy
The French name for this classic hearty dish is boeuf bourguignon, and while it is served all over France, many in the United States associate it with the famous cookbook author Julia Child. Serve this beef burgundy accompanied by Cauliflower Mash, over zucchini...
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Spicy Hollandaise
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 hoursOnce they’ve been blanched, vitamin-C-rich cabbage leaves are handy vehicles for all sorts of fillings, like these fun-to-eat low-carb cabbage rolls, which are packed with beef, Cauli-Rice, and spices....
Cajun Andouille Gumbo
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutesSpicy, smoky gumbo is the official dish of the state of Louisiana, where it’s usually served over rice. Replace the starchy rice with cauliflower (shown here), and you’ve got a big pot of low-carb...
Smoked Haddock & Squash Chowder
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesFull of colorful, low-carb vegetables and protein-rich fish, this inventive take on fish chowder is a cheerful, one-bowl meal. If you can’t find smoked haddock fillets, use regular ones instead, and...
Salmon Chowder
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis fragrant salmon chowder is very low in carbs—no potatoes or flour necessary!—and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. And it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on snowy, wintery nights. Ingredients11/2...
Ratatouille Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesSome soups, like this delicate version of ratatouille, are best prepared on the stovetop, with ingredients added gradually. It features pesto and fresh herbs, which contain volatile oils: to preserve...
Pumpkin & Chorizo Meatball Soup
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 35 minutesPumpkin—a great source of beta-carotene and vitamin A—shines in autumnal treats like pies and cakes, but it’s wonderful in savory dishes, too. Smoky chorizo really sets off pumpkin’s sweetness in...
Mushroom & Dill Sour Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesThis recipe is based on a traditional Czech soup called kulajda: beloved by home cooks, it turns up on restaurant menus all over the Czech Republic once the weather starts to turn chilly. Heavy cream...
Mexican Chili Soup
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 25 minutesIf you’re a heat-seeking spice fiend like me, you’ll love this low-carb take on chili, featuring the perfect blend of nourishing beef, sweet tomatoes, fiery chiles, and warming spices. Ingredients2...
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