Creamy Celery Root Soup With Tahini

There are many reasons to love this soup! It it very rich tasting and velvety and you will swear there is cream in it. There is not. There are white beans in this soup which helps give the soup the creaminess. Since beans are something we should all get more of, this is a way to do that without even knowing they are there. This soup is also loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B6, vitamin K, folate, phosphorous, potastium and tons of fiber. The flavor of this soup is subtle with a hint of nutiness from the tahini and brightness from the lemon.

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West African Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potatoes are a very nutritious vegetable that often gets ignored in the United States. One serving of sweet potato gives you 200% of your daily Vitamin A as well as healthy amounts of Vitamin B6, C and Vitamin E. It is also packed with over one third of your daily fiber requirements. These are just a few of the benefits. This soup takes less than an hour to bring together and with the addition of protein rich peanuts makes a great vegetarian meal

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Pan-Roasted Asparagus Soup

This is a delicious soup that enhances the flavor of the asparagus by pan-roasting it before simmering it and pureeing. Asparagus is low in calories, a good source of fiber and has many beneficial vitamins and minerals. The soup comes out a beautiful green and would make a wonderful start to an elegant diner but stands on its own as a great lunch also. A bit of fresh tarragon really enhances the soup.

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Sauteed Shrimp

Here is a simple way to prepare shrimp that we use often. Maybe you want just a little protein with a dish, like a salad, over pasta or along with any vegetarian dish. This is a simple preparation that can be done on the stove top or as we like to in a cast iron skillet on top of you gas grill.

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German Spelt Bread

We do not eat bread very often due to it generally being highly caloric and low in nutritional value. That being said, on days that we are trying to keep our calorie count low (fasting days) a slice of good bread can get us through the day. So when we want a slice of bread we want something dense, filling and satisfying that is good for you.

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