{"id":3711,"date":"2012-02-29T13:25:56","date_gmt":"2012-02-29T21:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=3711"},"modified":"2012-02-29T13:25:56","modified_gmt":"2012-02-29T21:25:56","slug":"wellness-wednesday-soup-is-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2012\/02\/wellness-wednesday-soup-is-on\/","title":{"rendered":"WELLNESS WEDNESDAY – Soup is on!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks,<\/p>\n

First of all, I am so sorry for my lack of posting over the last 2 weeks!\u00a0 I was hit with a very yucky cold that pretty much had me out of commission (huge thanks to my sub Chick Sergeants who take care of my bootcamps<\/a> while I was out!)<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/a>

A match made in FIT CHICK heaven: Parsnip & Pear!<\/p><\/div>\n

So without an appetite but knowing I needed a lot of cold fighting nutrients, I rediscovered my love of homemade soup! <\/strong> If you know me, I tend to get on a veggie kick and get addicted to one veggie for awhile.\u00a0 So now my obsession with fennel<\/a> is so last month and I have a new love crush…PARSNIPS<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love how this root vegetable is a little sweet, totally filling and makes your soup thick and creamy without having to add any dairy. <\/strong> I was chatting with someone last week about one of my fave soup combinations and was inspired to make it this week – Parsnip & Pear!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is one of my favorite recipes. It calls for yogurt but you can omit it and it still tastes great. Sub 0% greek yogurt for a higher protein soup but the same creamy taste – so delish!<\/p>\n

CREAMY PARSNIP & PEAR SOUP<\/h2>\n

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
\n2 medium onions, minced
\n500 g (1 lb) parsnips, minced
\n1 L (4 cups) low sodium chicken broth
\n1 pear (Bartlett or Anjou), peeled, cored and cut into pieces
\n175 ml (3\/4 cup) plain yogurt
\n1 pinch nutmeg
\nSalt and pepper (to taste)<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS<\/h3>\n

In a heavy pan, heat the oil and saut\u00e9 the onions and the parsnips on medium heat for a few minutes, stirring until the vegetables are tender.<\/p>\n

Add the chicken broth and cook for 20 minutes on low heat. Add the pear pieces and cook for another 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Mix the preparation in a food processor until smooth. Return to the pan and add the yogourt. Reheat the soup for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n

Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with a little grated nutmeg.<\/p>\n

Servings: 6<\/p>\n

Per serving: 150 calories; 4 g total fat; 26 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 124 g calcium<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another amazing way I like to eat parsnips is parsnip fries<\/a>!\u00a0 Lower in starch and can still crisp up.\u00a0 Try them instead of french fries or sweet potatoes for a yummy healthy side dish:)<\/p>\n

Make today fabulous!<\/p>\n

Laura, your Head Chick xo<\/p>\n

PS Just a reminder that until March 4th, spend $50 or more at FC Online Store<\/a> and receive a $25 Chick Bucks Gift Card <\/a>toward your next purchase or bootcamp – how sweet is that?! And you can use the bucks towards your next bootcamp starting March 5th<\/a>..love it!<\/p>\n

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