Black Bean Veggie Soup

Even in the summer time I still enjoy making soup, it's nice and light to eat and is always great having quick left overs to reheat.  This one has a bit of a kick, but the kids gave it a 10/10 so this is a go-to of mine, especially when the onions and bell peppers are fresh and in season.  

• 6 (140z) cans of organic black beans
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 green bell peppers
• 4 - 6 garlic cloves sliced
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 tbsp of cumin
• 2 tsp of chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp of red chilli flakes
• himalayan salt (to taste)
• 1 cup of organic sour cream (optional
• parsley to garnish (optional)

In a large sauce pan add the onion, bell peppers and garlic.  Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, add in cumin, chilli powder, chilli flakes and salt.  Stir gently for another 1-2 minutes.  

Next add one can of beans.  Strain the other 2 cans of black beans and add to the pot as well.  Bring to a boil and then add the chicken broth.  Simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.  

Next add about half of the soup to your blender in batches and pulse a few times before adding back into the sauce pan.  Heat and serve with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh parsley.

 I like to make my soups in larger batches so I am able to store the remainder in mason jars for a later date.

Makes 10- 12 servings:)

***Juicy Tip - Sometimes I shake things up and add some organic nitrate free bacon to this soup. My son is a bacon fan so he prefers it this way.  If you want to give this a try, just dice up about 3-4 bacon strips and cook along with the veggies at the start:) Enjoy and Live Juicy!

Simply Juicy Bone Broth

I know it can sometimes seem like you need loads of time to make bone broth, but it doesn't have to be that complicatied - TRUST ME!  Anytime I make a chicken for dinner, I simply pull out my crock pot, toss in all ingredients and heat on low for 12 - 24 hours.  Once its in the pot, you don't need to do anything else.

• Bones from whole Chicken (cooked)
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 Celery Stalks 
• 2 -3 Garlic Cloves
• handful of Parsley
• Himalayan Salt and Cracked peppercorns ( approx 2 Tsp of each)

Simply add the chicken bones to the crock pot. Chop the onion and celery (doesn't need to be fancy as we discard afterwards) Add the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.  Fill the crock with filtered water, turn on low and simmer for 12-24 hours.  Strain and store in mason jars for up to 5 days in refrigerator.  You can also freeze the broth for up to 3 months.

Drink a cup of bone broth or use in your next soup recipe!

The amount of broth will vary depending on the size of your pot.  If you don't have a crock pot, you can simmer on the stove in a stock pot as well.  If you aren't able to leave simmering for that long, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours, then place in fridge overnight before you strain to let the flavours meld together a bit longer.

***Juicy Tip - Bone broth is rich in minerals that support our immune systems.  It can also help reduce inflammation in our body temples and aid in better digestion.  Live Juicy!

Detox Soup

After a holiday weekend, or if I'm feeling like I could use a bit of a cleanse this is one of my go to's.  It is really simple to make and tastes delicious!   

• 4 Large Zucchini
• 8 Celery Stalks
• 4 Large Tomatos
• 1 cup Green Beans
• 1 Large Onion
• Handful of Parsley
• Handful of Cilantro
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• Himalayan Salt (to taste)
• (optional but I love to add) 1 Tsp of each Tumeric, Cumin, & Cayenne

Simply chop all the veggies into your stock pot and add about 8 Cups of filtered water, add your spices and bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 mins.  Let cool slightly and then pop batches into your blender and pulse a few times!  I love blending this soup it makes the chopping quick and the texture is divine!

Serves 4 - 6

***Juicy Tip - This soup is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A, C, K as well as potassium and folate.  Parsley and cilantro are excellent for removing heavy metals from the body.  If you are feeling sluggish it will get things moving and the best part is it tastes delicious!  Enjoy!