Baked Potato Soup

Who doesn't love a fully loaded baked potato with all the fixin's? I know I can't say no!

What you will need:

6 Large russet potatos peeled and cubbed

1 quart of Chicken broth-(use vegatable for vegitarians)

1/4 cup Butter-(I used Earth Balance Vegan butter)

4 cloves of garlic peeled and minced

1 onion chopped

Simmer vegetables in broth until soft. Put all vegetables in blender. Slowly add broth as you blend. Soup should be thick. Transfer soup back in to pot. Stir in butter.



Garnish-

6 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped-(Omit for vegetarians)

Chives chopped

1 dollop per bowl Sour Cream

Carrot Ginger Soup with Coriander

This soup was inspired by a chilly night and a stuffy nose. This soup is sure to warm you up and clear those sinuses!

What you will need:

3 tbs. olive oil
3 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 inch of peeled ginger
2 cups of water or chicken broth
2 large carrots peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp. Gran Masala (sub for curry powder if necessary)
1/2 tsp. Coriander
Salt and Pepper to taste

Sweat down onions in pan with olive oil, add garlic and ginger sauté until fragrant. Add carrots, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until carrots are tender. Blend and add spices as blending.

Enjoy!!!