Busy Day Vegetable Soup Food

EASY HEALTHY ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line to large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Add the eggplant, cauliflower, onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, and carrots to the baking sheets, making sure they're in a single layer.
• Drizzle the olive oil over top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35-40 minutes, or until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and the vegetables are beginning to brown slightly.
• Add all the roasted vegetables and their juices to a large pot over medium heat and add the stock.
• Allow the mixture to come to a low boil and reduce the heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
• Simmer for about 10-15 minutes and then turn off the heat.
• Add the coconut milk (or half and half) and puree until smooth.
• Serve with a dollop of your favourite yogurt and some fresh herbs for garnish.

BUSY DAY SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute onions, in olive oil, until translucent( 4-5 min), add garlic and cook 30/40 seconds, then add ground beef. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add herbs and salt and pepper.
• 2. Add can of veggies,(except spinach, if using) with the liquid that it comes in. If your using fresh vegetables let simmer until cooked thru, but still has a little crunch. Your preference to how tender.
• 3. If I am adding pasta or rice, I like to cook separately and add to soup before serving. At the last minute add the spinach, let cook for about a minute more.
• 4. Plate up in a nice bowl and add a little balsamic vinegar on top, or a touch of EVOO. Enjoy!

BUSY DAY BEEF-VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat; cut meat into 3/4-inch pieces.
• In a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine meat, carrots, potatoes, and onion.
• Sprinkle with salt and thyme; add bay leaf.
• Pour in undrained tomatoes and the water.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours (6 hours in my slow cooker).
• Discard bay leaf.
• Stir in frozen peas.
• If desired, garnish each serving with parsley.

GRANDMA'S BUSY DAY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown and drain hambuger.
• Peel and slice potatoes into thin slices.
• Add two cans of vegetable soup.
• Mix well.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour (or until potatoes are done).