Recipe: Spinach and White Bean Soup

This recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish but tastes like it’s been simmering all day. You can sub kale, escarole or your favorite “green” for the spinach in this tasty soup!

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 pound spinach, washed and chopped

• 4 cups low-salt chicken broth or bone broth

• 1 (15 oz.) can white beans, drained & rinsed

• Sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• (optional: crumbled goat cheese)

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp of the oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and saute for about 15-30 seconds before stirring in the chopped spinach. Saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and beans and cover to simmer about 5 minutes, until the beans are heated.

3. Ladle into soup bowls and add optional 2 tbsp of crumbled goat cheese.

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by nata_vkusidey from Getty Images

Recipe: Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

Serve this jambalaya over cauliflower rice, sweet potato or spaghetti squash.

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless chicken, cut into tenders

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil

• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 3 chicken sausages, chopped

• 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in the skillet, cooking until done. Remove from the skillet.

2. Add the peppers, onion, celery and garlic to the pan and saute for 5-6 minutes. Add the chopped sausage and cook till the veggies are soft. Stir in the tomato sauce and spices, lower the heat slightly and allow to simmer.

3. While that’s cooking, chop up the chicken and add to the sauce and cook another 5-10 minutes.

4. Taste and adjust the seasonings, and serve!

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by martinturzak from Getty Images