St. Paddy’s Day Cabbage Soup Recipe

St. Paddy’s Day Cabbage Soup

To make it an even more Irish twist switch out ham for corned beef

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup cabbage, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup ham/corn beef, cut in 1/2-inch dices
1 cup parsnips, cut in 1/2-inch dices
1/2 cup sunshine rutabagas, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 15 oz. frozen/fresh mixed vegetables

Directions:
In a medium size heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until transparent. Add the cabbage and stir briefly, then add the broth and bring it to a boil. Add the ham/cornbeef, parsnips and rutabagas. Return the liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables, and simmer another 5 minutes. Serve very hot with bread if desired.

Nutrition score per serving (1/4 of recipe): 
Calories: 119
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 19g
Protein: 6g

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate Chia Pudding for two is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert! Top it with your favorite fruit and enjoy this healthy, sugar-free treat.

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Total Time: 1 hr
Prep Time: 20 min 

Ingredients

2 Medjool dates, pits removed

2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk

3 tsp. cocoa powder

6 Tbsp. chia seeds

Raspberries or other fruit, for topping

Method

In a high-speed blender, blend the dates, milk, and cocoa powder until very smooth.

In a medium bowl, add the liquid to the chia seeds.

Stir well, and continue stirring every few minutes for about 15 minutes.

Place in the refrigerator at least one hour, or overnight.

Just before serving, stir again, then top with fruit.

Enjoy!