Five warm and wholesome recipes to try to beat the rainy weather
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The best way to beat the cold and rainy weather is to snuggle up in warm clothes and blankets, and enjoy your favourite warm beverages and homemade hearty meals from the comfort of your own home.
These five recipes are super easy to recreate and can be prepared all in under 30 minutes.
Try each of these yummy, warm and filling recipes this week which are sure to be loved by yourself and your loved ones.
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Easy vegetable soup
Ingredients
3/4 cup onion diced
450g lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cup tomato juice
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
2 cans Libby’s Mixed Vegetables, drained
1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
Heat the butter and oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add in diced onion and cook until softened. Crumble up ground beef and brown with the onion.
Once ground beef is browned, add in all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and then simmer until flavors combine and everything is heated through. Taste and season as needed. Serve and enjoy!
In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in the diced onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add in the ground beef to the skillet and break the meat apart. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess grease and return the to heat.
With the heat still on medium, add in the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
Add in the tomato sauce and broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, boil Rotini according to pasta directions. Drain.
Add the cream and pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Add in the cheese and stir until melted.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.