Foods High In Iron

Tortilla soup is one of my favorites!  Whenever I go to Cancun, Mexico on vacation, I am jealous of everyone eating and raving about the tortilla soup. It always looks so good, but it is made with chicken and chicken broth, and I am a vegetarian. I've searched for a vegetarian tortilla recipe, but have never really found one I liked until today. Today, I found a good recipe on    A Year of Slow Cooking    that looks just like the soup in Mexico and guess what? It's made in the crock pot! Does it get any better than that? Yes, it's gluten free, vegan, and made from real food ingredients. I knew I was going to like this one.  I love the ease of crock pot recipes and that everything is in one pot and there is so little mess. I also love that once the ingredients are assembled and in the slow cooker, I can walk out of the kitchen and do other things. The timer calls me when dinner is ready!  Although this recipe uses a 6 quart slow cooker, I'm sure ...

This delicious aromatic creamy lentil soup is rich in fresh garlic, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro-all the tasty Mexican spices. Cooked with diced tomatoes, sliced red peppers and hot pepper ( if you choose), and some fresh lemon juice, the lentils create a soup that is extremely satisfying and flavorful. Talk about clean eating - garlic, cumin, and cilantro are full of powerful antioxidants and the soup is full of health giving colorful vegetables and protein/fiber rich lentils.  Just real food that is good for you. It's easy to make too. Lentils cook up somewhat quickly, so you can prep and cook this delicious soup in just under an hour. The hearty soup makes a lovely presentation whether you plan to serve it to your family or to company as a meal starter, and it freezes well too. So, if you are just two people, make a pot and freeze the rest for another night. ( It's always fun to have something you can just pull out of the freezer) I decided to use my immersion blender...