An Update From Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen

Loaves & fishes would like to first and foremost thank the community for their support. As the demand continues to grow for their services they look forward to expanding not only the quantity but also the variety of their menu. However, at the moment, they are just starting out and their greatest focus has been… Continue reading An Update From Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen

Bird’s Nest Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) pumpkin puree 1 mashed banana 2 Tbsp (30 mL) almond butter 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut 4 dates, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) flaxseeds 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds 1/2 cup (125 mL) natural almonds, well chopped 1/3 cup (80 mL) rolled oats 1 tsp… Continue reading Bird’s Nest Cookies

Cozy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups cubed butternut squash 2 medium carrots, chopped 4 cups vegan vegetable stock 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 28 oz can diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 garlic… Continue reading Cozy Vegetable Soup

Parsnip & Vanilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola oil or water 4 banana shallots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 8 parsnips, peeled and chopped into 3/4 inch pieces 2 sprigs fresh thyme Scant 2 cups vegetable stock Scant 2 cups almond milk 1 vanilla pod 3 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt and pepper, to taste To serve: 1/2… Continue reading Parsnip & Vanilla Soup

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (8 ounce) can tomato… Continue reading Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground turkey 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dash salt 1/2 cup shredded… Continue reading Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) butternut squash 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 firm ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch dice 1/2 cup half and half Directions:… Continue reading Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup