I don't know about you but I am pretty done with winter already. Especially being home so much and seeing all the snow fall, I crave soup. Sometimes it's easiest just to open a can and be done but as packaged groceries go up in price it's nice to make a large batch myself. The whole house smells awesome, we can eat some and freeze some. I freeze in all different size containers to make it easier later (especially a quart or two for me since I work from home). I've compiled several recipes that are all family friendly, limited ingredients and easy to make. Win-win-win. Simply click on any photo to be taken to the recipe.
First is a quick to make lasagna soup. Who doesn't love noodles in their soup. The kids are so distracted by the noodles, you be able to sneak in a vegetable without them noticing!
This vegan soup is sure to be a hit. It's both sweet and sour but best of all, only 15 minutes of prep time and cooks in 30 minutes. While the ingredient list may be longer than I like, most are stocked in your kitchen and just need a pinch or squeeze such as salt, pepper, lemon juice and more. Best of all, no math required for a big batch as this makes 10 portions!
This Easy Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk is a creamy, naturally sweet, and comforting dish. Its silky texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor make it perfect for little taste buds! I love this as it uses one pot (yay to limited to dishes), with prep time and cooking, it's ready in under 40 minutes, so I could make it from scratch on a weeknight!
Our last recipe is one you definitely need, as they say, chicken soup is good for the soul. With a 10 minute prep time, it's great for the moms! Consider making a double batch of the base and than you can use the it over it and over with different extras!
We know it's hard to make great dinners while juggling everything with work, the house and the kids. We'll be featuring easy to make dinners and even have this menu planner you can download. Hopefully soon, Macaroni Kid will be your source for dinner central! We are planning on easy Mexican Dinners, Easy Chinese Dinners, and Dinners on the Go (Let's face it Spring Sports and plays are coming and are teens are often in the car eating between school activities and dance, karate and more!) Drop us a note of what other easy meals you want to see!
If you have a little extra time, check out this 4 ingredient bread. It's perfect with a bowl of soup!
And if you are looking for a healthy dessert, check out our previous article on Avocado Chocolate Mousse!
