• Appetizer,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Vegetarian

    Pumpkin And Sweet Potato Soup

    It’s still pretty cold in Western Washington but we’re marching towards spring. There are a few extra minutes of day light every afternoon now but as soon as the sun goes down, there is still a strict chill and cravings for something creamy and delicious. This soup is loaded with vitamins and it has just the right amount of sweetness. Let’s dish on milk real quick. I make this soup dairy free because I love the light flavor and texture of almond milk. This soup was created for its ability to dairy swap. You could certainly use regular cows milk (low fat) or even cashew milk would be okay. At…

  • Appetizer,  Gluten Free,  Kids

    Creamy Wild Rice Soup

      Growing up in the Midwest, this soup was a very big part of my diet in the fall and winter months. The richness of the soup along with the heartiness of this recipe really warms and fills even the hungriest bellies. Wild Rice is a very popular and regional food that tastes really good surrounded by a rich chicken stock and vegetables. During the holidays, my mother would make a version that included leftover holiday turkey. By using brown rice flour or corn starch instead of all-purpose flour as a thickener, this is a gluten free soup. Low fat milk may be substituted for whole milk but a thinner…