One year, my father got my daughter a subscription to Your Big Backyard, published by the National Wildlife Federation. Unfortunately, this was at the height of her girly princess stage, and she barely gave the magazine any notice. The other day she found an old copy in the car, and she was very interested in it. Perhaps this newfound interest is from her ability to read or perhaps it is simply maturity, but she was excited to find a recipe in Your Big Backyard. She read me the entire recipe in the car, and Eco Dad made it on the weekend. It was very good corn chowder and easy to make. As always, we used organically grown ingredients.
Organic, Vegetarian Corn Chowder
Melt in a medium saucepan:
- 2 Tablespoons butter (use oil for a vegan version)
Add and cook until softened (about five minutes)
- 1 chopped large onion
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
Add and cook for another five minutes:
No matter what the weather, my family eats soup. I find soup to be an easy way to get my children to eat their veggies. This potato leek soup is a favorite of my kids, and a great way to use up leeks from the garden. It is adapted from the Horn of the Moon cookbook, and of course, organic ingredients are a must!
Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup
Boil in large pot
- 6 cups of water or vegetarian stock
Add
- 6 cups diced potatoes (leave the skins on for optimal nutrition)
Cover and cook for 25 minutes until tender. Turn off the heat, then puree 3/4 of the potatoes and stock in a blender. Add the pureed potatoes back to the pot. [read the full article...]
by Jennifer Lance on November 30, 2007 · 0 comments
When the weather turns cold, I want soup; however, my children are not big soup fans. There is one recipe they always eat heartily, and it resembles chicken soup. This recipe is very easy to follow and adapt to whatever vegetables you have on hand. My personal favorites to add to the pot are kale, peas, and carrots. This simple, vegan kid-friendly soup is also a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is quick to make. Of course, organic ingredients are a must!
Simple, Vegan Kid-Friendly Soup:
Saute 1 onion in 3 Tablespoons of oil (you can use butter for added flavor if you aren’t vegan). Add to the cooked onion:
