Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Yummy Soup of the Day: Creamy Broccoli Soup

Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup 

Yes there really is a vegetable in the midst of that yummy ocean - welcome to your new favorite broccoli soup.

Alright, first check the ingredient list:

 
Meat
  • 3 cups Vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock or ham broth
Produce
  • 1 large bunch Broccoli
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 tsp Thyme
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Mustard, grainy
Baking & Spices
  • 2 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Dairy
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, aged
  • 1 cup Milk or cream
     
    Now CLICK HERE and get to cooking


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Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Yummy Soup of the Day: Egg Roll Soup

This Egg Roll Soup recipe brings together all of those irresistible egg roll flavors we love -- cabbage, pork, carrots, ginger, and more -- in a yummy soup! 

Another addition of the yummy soup of the day is egg roll soup.  Super yummy ingredients and they go easily into a mason jar or a tupperware bowl.

Rule of thumb for me:

Always check the ingredients list FIRST!

 
Ingredients
Vegan, Gluten free
∙ Serves 6-8
Produce
  • 2 Carrots, medium
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 1 Green cabbage, small
  • 1 White onion, medium
Canned Goods
  • 6 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
Oils & Vinegars
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Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Yummy soup of the Day: Mexican Corn Soup

Pureed mexican street corn soup 

I am such a fan of soups because you can jam so many yummy ingredients into one place and - for the most part - make the thing quickly. 


Check out the ingredient list:
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 6 cups fresh corn kernels , from 8-10 cobs (save 6 of the stripped cobs for simmering the soup)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (depending on your heat preferences), plus additional to taste
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese , plus additional for garnish (substitute Parmesan or Romano if Cotija is unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro , divided  And then go HERE FOR THE RECIPE
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Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Peppermint Sugar Scrub - A Win Win for your hands and your senses


 Sugar Scrub | Christmas | Whipped Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe. Free printable labels. Makes a great gift idea. Easy to make with this video tutorial.

As a Montessori teacher, the idea of engaging the senses is everything to me.  I have been looking through some of my old lessons trying to come up with a way to start the new school year once we are back from winter break.  As I went around the internet, I came across this beautiful pic of peppermint red, pink and white.  I want to try this out and then take it to my class.  Maybe you want to try it out too?  I found it on the website called "The Idea Room" - here is the link: CLICK HERE

 Make sure you have these items available:

 Whipped Peppermint Sugar Scrub
*printable recipe
½ cup coconut oil
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup pink sugar (¼ cup sugar and 1 drop of red food coloring, mixed)
5-6 drops peppermint essential oil
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