It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Give Me All the Beans Veggie Soup
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen carrot, celery and onion mix (or fresh if you can’t find)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped fine
Directions:
In a large pot, heat a little bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add in the carrot, celery and onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 7-8 minutes. You don’t want color on the veggies so watch the heat. Add in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add in the potatoes, beans and vegetable broth. Bring the pot to a boil and reduce the heat to bring it to a simmer. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Use salt and pepper as needed. Divide among serving dishes and top with a little parsley.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Meat-eater in the group: Add cooked, cut up chicken sausage in the pot about 5 minutes before soup is finished.
Kid-friendly: Serve with crackers or a big piece of bread. Leave the parsley off.
Gluten-free: Check vegetable stock for gluten containing ingredients.
Quick Prep: There are some frozen veggie mixes that include diced potatoes.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
