Create a Soup Base - Upcycle Your Pantry challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare - Day 2 Tip
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It's day 2 of the Upcycle Your Pantry challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare.
We’re in the thick of the fall season, and no matter where you live, the days are getting cooler. This time of year, there's nothing like a warm bowl of soup. This comfort food is the perfect way to harness the power of your pantry staples. Let’s create a versatile soup base that you can use as the cornerstone of many nourishing meals to come.
Here's what you'll need from your pantry:
The beauty of a soup base is its adaptability. By combining a canned broth of your choice, canned vegetables, and a handful of dried pasta or rice, you'll create a hearty base that serves as a canvas for a wide variety of soups.
Consider these possibilities:
With this homemade soup base, you're not only preparing one meal — you’re establishing a foundation for different flavorful soups. It's cost-effective, timesaving, delicious, and nutritious.
For recipe ideas, try this savory lentil soup, easy taco soup, or hearty crockpot chili.
What are your goals for this challenge? Tell us in our challenge update thread here or reply to us in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram - Tag us with #healthynurse!
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 1? Catch up here. Keep going! Join us on day 3.
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We’re in the thick of the fall season, and no matter where you live, the days are getting cooler. This time of year, there's nothing like a warm bowl of soup. This comfort food is the perfect way to harness the power of your pantry staples. Let’s create a versatile soup base that you can use as the cornerstone of many nourishing meals to come.
Here's what you'll need from your pantry:
- Canned, low-sodium broth (chicken, vegetable, or beef)
- Canned vegetables (options like carrots, peas, and corn)
- Dried pasta or rice
The beauty of a soup base is its adaptability. By combining a canned broth of your choice, canned vegetables, and a handful of dried pasta or rice, you'll create a hearty base that serves as a canvas for a wide variety of soups.
Consider these possibilities:
- For a classic chicken noodle soup, add some shredded chicken and your favorite herbs.
- If you're craving a hearty minestrone, include canned beans, diced tomatoes, and a medley of Italian spices.
- Feeling adventurous? Incorporate sliced mushrooms, a hint of soy sauce, and a touch of ginger for an Asian-inspired twist.
With this homemade soup base, you're not only preparing one meal — you’re establishing a foundation for different flavorful soups. It's cost-effective, timesaving, delicious, and nutritious.
For recipe ideas, try this savory lentil soup, easy taco soup, or hearty crockpot chili.
What are your goals for this challenge? Tell us in our challenge update thread here or reply to us in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram - Tag us with #healthynurse!
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 1? Catch up here. Keep going! Join us on day 3.
Powered by Support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare
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