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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder (Dairy-Free)

October 16, 2016 by Nicole 6 Comments

I know a recipe is a keeper when Joe eats so much of it that I barely get any myself. This slow cooker corn chowder was a huge hit–and so easy to make! If you’re spending today meal prepping for the week, add this recipe to your list.

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder (Dairy-Free)

Yield: 6-8 servings

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder (Dairy-Free)

This easy slow cooker corn chowder is made with under 10 ingredients and no dairy!

Ingredients

6 ears of corn (remove the kernels) or 6 cups corn if you're using frozen
4 heaping cups yukon potatoes (chopped into 1/2" cubes)
1 cup diced yellow onion
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt + pepper to taste (be generous with both)
Chives for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients. Shuck the corn and remove kernels, wash and chop the potatoes, dice the onion.
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.*
Transfer 3/4 the soup to a blender. Blend and then mix back into the remaining 1/4.**
Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

*In my slow cooker (which is old) it takes 5 hours on high. Definitely check yours after 4--the main thing is you want the potatoes to be soft. **I don't blend part of it because I like having some potato chunks and corn kernels in every bite. If you want a smooth consistent texture, blend all of it.

https://pumpsandiron.com/2016/10/16/slow-cooker-corn-chowder-dairy-free/

Are you guys doing any meal prep for the week? I’m actually off to teach two classes and then meeting up with friends to watch some football so I’m … not. But a batch of this chowder will be made later in the week for sure!

And that concludes this week’s edition of Gratuitous Food Close-Ups. Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend! It’s been a marathon of teaching for me–15 classes down this week and four more to go today. 🙂

wearing Alo Yoga goddess leggings

Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Soups, Vegan

Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

November 18, 2015 by Nicole 11 Comments

I’ve got a busy teaching day today (12pm Power @ Burn and 5:25 Row, 6:20, 7:20 & 8:15 Tone @ Btone if anyone wants to come play!) so I’m just popping in quickly on the blog to share this super easy slow cooker butternut squash soup recipe I made the other day.

I freestyled the whole thing, basically just throwing a bunch of random stuff around my kitchen into the crock pot and hoping for the best, and the result was a delicious, filling soup that Joe and I have been eating all week.

This would make for a great Thanksgiving dish if you’ve got a vegan or vegetarian at your table!

Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Yield: 6-8 servings

Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash (pitted, peeled and chopped)
2 large apples (peeled, cored and chopped), I used Honeycrisp
1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
4 large carrots (cleaned, stems removed and chopped)
4 large stalks celery (cleaned, ends removed and chopped)
1 box low-sodium vegetable broth (about 4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 - 1 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste (I usually am super generous with the pepper!)

Instructions

Put everything in the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours. Squash should be soft and easily squished with a fork.
Transfer to a blender (you'll probably have to do this in two batches) and blend until fully combined. If you have an immersion blender, it'd probably be easier to use that right in the slow cooker.
Serve warm. I like to top mine with croutons and parmesan cheese!

https://pumpsandiron.com/2015/11/18/easy-slow-cooker-butternut-squash-soup/

Before I get yelled at for classifying this as vegan and gluten-free, yes, I’m aware that the cheese and croutons in the pictures don’t fall into that category. I’m just talking about the soup itself. 🙂 If you meal prep each week, this is an awesome one to add to your plan! It makes a huge batch of soup that you can store in the refrigerator and reheat all week long for a quick lunch, dinner or snack.

What’s your current favorite slow cooker recipe? My oven is broken so I’m in desperate need of slow cooker and stovetop ideas!

Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Soups

Coconut Pea Soup (Vegan)

April 29, 2015 by Nicole 4 Comments

This soup is easy pea-sy!

… *crickets*

C’mon, it’s kind of funny! No it isn’t. Moving on…

Coconut Pea Soup (Vegan)

Yield: 9 cups

Coconut Pea Soup (Vegan)

A super easy vegan pea soup made with coconut milk.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
4 cups peas (frozen or fresh)
1 cups canned coconut milk (get the full fat stuff!)
Juice from 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

If you’re using frozen peas, let them thaw.
Heat a soup pot over medium heat with some olive oil (1-2 tbsp will do). Simmer the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
Add in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add in the peas and let simmer for 5-6 minutes. If you leave the soup simmering for too long at this stage, the peas will lose their bright green color (it will still be yummy—just not as pretty). Remove the pot from heat.
Place the soup in a blender and add in the coconut milk and lime juice. Blend until smooth. You can do this in batches if your blender isn’t big enough. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste when fully pureed.
You can eat the soup warm or chill it in the fridge for 1 hour. I prefer most soups cold so I like this option.

https://pumpsandiron.com/2015/04/29/coconut-pea-soup-vegan/

This soup is a great option if you’re meal prepping for the week. It’s delicious served warm and cold, takes only 15 minutes to make, and stores well in the refrigerator. You can top it with croutons, plain popcorn (trust me—it’s delicious) or, as I did in these pictures, toasted coconut chips.

April Health Challenge Week 3 Giveaway

And since I’m a big dumby and forgot to post this on Sunday, here’s your giveaway. If you had an on-track, healthy week last week, enter below! I’ll pick the winner Friday (but I’ll be in Miami for a bachelorette party so I realistically won’t notify you until Monday haha).

Week 3 Giveaway Prizes

$50 Gift Card to Lululemon

Because everyone loves Lulu but no one loves their prices. You can buy half a bra with your $50 gift card. 😉

BioSport Headphones from Intel & SMS Audio ($150)

Intel generously gave me two sets of their BioSport headphones to pass on to readers. Last pair is up for grabs today! The sound quality on these is awesome and they sync to the RunKeeper app to display your heart rate while you run/workout. You’ll love ‘em!

2 Group Fitness Classes at the Studio of Your Choice (or 1 Class at Two Different Studios)

Just like the last two weeks, the winner will get to pick any fitness studio/s—from national brands like Pure Barre and CrossFit to your neighborhood yoga barn. I’m upping the ante this week–two instead of one!

A Gymboss Interval Timer (color of your choice)

I use my Gymboss all the time for at-home HIIT workouts and when teaching.