I know, I know - at the mention of lentil soup half of you are probably thinking "well this sounds boring". I promise you, it's not. Yes, it is possible to make a deliciously satisfying lentil soup that won't leave wishing you ate a bowl of beef chili instead. This lentil soup is packed with a variety of veggies for interesting texture, and flavor for the taste buds. It's also has loads of perfectly cooked lentils. Several cups of the veggies and lentils are blended up and stirred back … [Read more...]
Super Easy Instant Pot Chicken Broth
Hi there friends, I have been MIA this past week because I was little sick. Ironically, returning with a recipe for homemade chicken broth is the perfect scenario. If you saw last week's recipe for instant pot whole chicken, you knew this instant pot chicken broth was to follow this week. I started making Instant pot whole chicken over the summer as a way to replace the store bought rotisserie chicken we were buying pre-covid 19 pandemic - with the continuation of us staying out of … [Read more...]
Homemade Corn Chowder (Uses Fresh Corn)
Welcome to Fall! The mornings and evenings are growing cooler, which only means one thing. Soup, with dinner. Here in Iowa, we have exceptionally good sweet corn. Corn is what our state is known for. Well, also pork. We start seeing farm stands for sweet corn starting in August. It is the most delicious treat to buy ears of corn right outside your grocery store, or from the farmers market, to take it home and chow down on the most delicious, sweet, crunchy corn. We love … [Read more...]
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Raise your hands if you love a good chicken noodle soup!!! World's most comforting, healthy little bowl of soup, right?! The one we turn to when we are sick. Can I tell you a secret? I am not a huge fan of chicken noodle soup. And, you're immediately thinking, "Emily, why are you sharing a chicken noodle soup recipe then?". The answer: I knew I could take chicken noodle soup from the basic, boring soup you only eat when your sick, to a soup that's packed with flavor, one that you … [Read more...]
Wild Rice Sweet Potato Soup (with Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey)
It's one week after Thanksgiving and you've still got leftover turkey....as much as you loved the first 5 turkey sandwiches, you just can't handle another one. The turkey is drying out and there isn't enough mayonnaise on the planet to revive it. What do you do with it? Make soup, of course! Think about it, using dried out turkey meat in a brothy soup brings back life to the turkey. It adds moisture and salt back in, makes it juicy. Yes, even that dried out, boring turkey … [Read more...]
Healthy Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (30 Minutes)
Hello March! We are ready for you. We are so ready to start marching into spring and we are ready for St. Patrick's day!!! Yes, this creamy leek and potato soup is perfect for St. Patrick's day! It's luscious, and creamy without containing any cream. It's got potatoes and a nice mild onion flavor from the leeks. It comes together in just 30 minutes and makes the perfect side dish to any meal. Plus it's vegan and gluten free! The secret ingredient that makes creamy leek and potato soup … [Read more...]
Thai Carrot Noodle Soup with Chicken
Guys, we're doing it! We are having a healthy January without sacrificing flavor. That's exactly what this Thai carrot noodle soup with chicken is! It's healthy: packed with veggies + ginger and garlic (good for immunity). It's flavorful: layered with all the best - salty, tangy, sweet, spicy, savory. It's satisfying: Packed with a lean protein - chicken breast, and healthy fats - coconut oil and coconut milk. This recipe is one that surprised me. I had a hint of an idea, bought a bunch … [Read more...]
The Best Instant Pot Chili
Hi, are you ready to cozy up to a hearty, warming bowl of instant pot chili? Because IMO it's not fall without a some chili that's slightly spicy, just enough to warm you up, and packed with ground beef, red kidney beans, tomatoes, and crunchy veggies. Comfort food to the max!!! One of the first recipes I shared on the blog was a recipe for my Grandma's Chili. Growing up her chili was the only kind I would eat. As an adult, I still think it's the best chili I've ever had. No crazy … [Read more...]
Healing Instant Pot Bone Broth
First Instant Pot recipe here on Robust Recipes!!!! Happy dance! But don't worry there are directions in the notes for a slow cooker version too! Have you guys heard about bone broth? It's all the rage in the health food world - move over kale. JK kale, I still love you! Half of you are probably like...umm bone broth is broth for soup, right? The other half of you are probably like umm....YAAASSS GIVE ME ALL THE BONE BROTH!!! No, I'm not talking about bone broth for soup. Although, yes … [Read more...]
Thai Curry Soup with Crispy Tofu
Our very first TOFU recipe is coming at ya!!!! And our 2nd recipe of 2018. I'm kinda digging the beautiful golden color of turmeric! Last recipe was my favorite golden granola with turmeric as the star. Now this Thai curry soup has a lovely golden hue due to the curry powder that has turmeric as it's base! Not planned BTW. Maybe I should keep the theme going?! All golden recipes for January?! GOLDEN POWER! Moving on. I don't know why it's taken me THIS LONG to start working with tofu … [Read more...]
