Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash

April 5, 2013

I could pretend that I’m sharing a chili recipe because there’s still snow on the ground and I’m rebelling against spring but truth be told: I eat chili year round. From my classic Beef Chili with Black Beans to my Sweet and Smoky Turkey Chili, you name it – I love it. In fact, whenever [...]

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Shrimp Pho – Vietnamese Noodle Soup

February 25, 2013

When I was pregnant, I craved pho (pronounced “fuh”) all. the. time. To this day, I continue to crave it and make it at home at least 2-3 times a month. Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with beef or chicken broth. Just like every Italian has a different meatball recipe, every bowl [...]

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Paprika

February 1, 2013

When it comes to healthy eating in the dead of Winter, I love nothing more than a hearty bowl of soup. Nourishing, satisfying, comforting and delicious – it is the ideal form of comfort food. Roasting the squash in the oven before pureeing into soup allows the flesh to caramelize and release natural sugars. The [...]

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Beef Chili with Black Beans

January 30, 2013

Do you love chili as much as I do? Smoky, sweet and bursting with flavor, chili is a healthy and protein-packed dinner in a bowl. If you’re throwing a party, chili is the perfect dish because not only can it be made the day before – it actually tastes better the next day! Want to [...]

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Hearty Sausage, Kale and Butternut Squash Soup

January 28, 2013

Turkey Sausage, Kale and Butternut Squash Soup - The Lemon Bowl

One of my favorite quick and healthy dinners in the middle of Winter is a warm bowl of soup. Spicy Italian sausage, hearty beans, creamy butternut squash and bright green kale are a delicious match made in soup heaven. The fact that this soup is loaded in vitamins and nutrients is an added bonus (especially [...]

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon

December 31, 2012

With a new year right around the corner, just about everyone I know is ready to shift their focus away from cookies and re-prioritize healthy eating. We all know what we should be eating – whole grains, lean proteins, leafy greens… you know the drill. So what’s stopping us?

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon Recipe

December 21, 2012

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon - The Lemon Bowl

The hectic holiday season and everyday life as a busy work-at-home mother of a toddler practically begs for easy and delicious slow cooker recipes. If you accidentally had cookies for breakfast, lentil soup will give you a hefty dose of much needed protein, fiber and nutrients.

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HumanaVitality Recipe Refresh Challenge {$50.00 Gift Card Giveaway!}

December 20, 2012

Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the world so when I was invited to participate in a healthy cooking competition as part of HumanaVitality’s Recipe Refresh Challenge earlier this month, it was a no brainer. The opportunity to step away from the computer and get in the kitchen with fellow food bloggers is [...]

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Healthy Freezer Friendly Meals {Alexia Foods Giveaway!}

November 26, 2012

Between family gatherings, school events, holiday parties and shopping – some days it is nearly impossible to get a healthy dinner on the table. During this hectic but wonderful time of year, it is even more important to fill our bodies with the nutrients and energy it requires.Stocking the freezer with nutritious, ready-to-go meals is one [...]

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Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup with Greens

November 5, 2012

Is it just me or did November sneak up on us?? As tempting as it is to throw on yoga pants and hide underneath baggy sweaters while we drink eggnog, we have worked too hard all year long to throw in the towel now!

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