Recipes tagged with « Hearty Meal »
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup Remix
Chicken, veggies, creamy broth. Cook low and slow until tender. Shred chicken or cube for bite-sized pieces. Thicken with cream and starch, rich depth. Serve with biscuits or crusty bread. Hearty meal, feeds eight. Swap cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt for tang; use sweet potatoes instead of regular for sweetness and color. Great for leftover veggies. Watch texture of potatoes—should be tender but not mushy. Aroma deepens as it simmers. Use frozen green beans if fresh unavailable, adjust timing slightly
Italian Wedding Soup Remix
A rustic Italian Wedding Soup variant. Combines pork, veal, and beef boulettes with fresh herbs, a mix of chicken and vegetable broth, fresh spinach, and lemon juice for brightness. Small pasta pearls cook until just tender. Parmesan rind simmers to enrich broth. Aromatics sweated just right; boulettes browned in batches to avoid steaming. Adjust herbs and spice to taste. Swap orzo for fregola or tiny elbows. Guidance on texture cues, avoiding overcooked noodles and dry meatballs. A home cook’s approach that prioritizes hands-on techniques over timing, flavor balance with acidity and savory meld. Simple, flexible, forgiving.
Lentil Rice with Roasted Brussels Leaves
A hearty blend of puy lentils, basmati rice, and savory aromatics simmered in vegetable broth with paprika and thyme. Roasted Brussels leaves add a nutty crisp layer. Adjust spices to taste, and swap lentils for green if needed. Lazy prep with mindful simmering ensures rice soft but retaining bite. Oven-roasted greens while lentils cook saves time. Perfect for veggie-forward mains, naturally gluten and dairy free, stable pantry recipe.