vita-mix recipes

Carrot Ginger Soup

1 large sweet potato, cut up with skin on

2 cups carrots

Water to cover…boil until soft

Add the cooked ingredients and cooking water to the Vita-Mix 64 oz container

Add:

1” chunk of ginger (unpeeled)

2 tsp salt (I like salt…)

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp lemon juice

½ cup soymilk

2 cups water (more or less to desired consistency)

Blend on High speed 2 minutes or until hot and steamy.

Almond Leek Soup

Yield: 7 cups (1.7 l)

1 cup (145 g) blanched almonds

6 cups (1.4 l) chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups (240 g) coarse chopped celery

1 medium coarse chopped leek, white parts only

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper

1. Simmer almonds in broth until soft, about 30 minutes. 2. Saute leeks and celery until soft. 3. Add sauteed vegetables to almonds and broth. Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. 4. Place soup into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 5. Select Variable 1. 6. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 7. Blend for 45 seconds or until smooth. 8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Vegetarian

Apple Butternut Squash Soup Yield: 5 cups (1.2 l) Speed: Variable to High Time: 5-6 minutes 3 cups (420 g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 small onion 1/2 garlic clove, peeled 10.5 ounces (315 ml) low sodium vegetable, chicken, or beef broth 1/4 cup (30 g) whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large apple, quartered 1. Steam squash in a steamer or microwave. Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is clear and tender. Set aside. 2. Place chicken broth, flour, thyme, salt and into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. 3. Select Variable 1. 4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 5. Blend for 5-6 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken. 6. Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove the lid plug. 7. Carefully add squash, onion mixture and apple to the Vitamix container and replace the lid plug. 8. Increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 9. Blend for an additional 30 seconds. Serve immediately. Note: Serve with sour cream or yogurt. Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Carb, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup Yield: 2 cups (480 ml) Speed: Variable to High Time: 5-6 minutes 1 cup (240 ml) skim or low fat milk 1/3 cup (40 g) shredded, low fat cheddar cheese 1 cup (100 g) chopped fresh or frozen broccoli or cauliflower, steamed 1 teaspoon diced onion 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon chicken or vegetable bouillon or soup base 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 2. Select Variable 1. 3. Turn machine on and quickly increase to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 5-6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Note: Serve over steamed broccoli pieces. (optional) Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Processing Time: 3-4 minutes 1 fresh carrot, halved 1 stalk fresh celery, halved 1 box frozen spinach, thawed 3 florets fresh broccoli 1 14 ounce can, diced tomatoes 1/2 medium cucumber, halved 1 vegetable boullion cube 1 cup (240 ml) hot water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 5-6 thin slices fresh ginger root 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried basil hot sauce to taste 1. Place carrot, celery and broccoli into the Vitamix machine. 2. Select Variable 4 or 5. 3. Turn machine on and blend for 10 seconds or until chopped. 4. Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure lid. 5. Select Variable 1 and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 6. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan Vegetable Soup Yield: 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) Speed: Variable to High Time: 5-6 minutes 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium vegetable, chicken, or beef stock 1 large tomato, quartered or 1 cup (240 ml) canned tomatoes 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped celery 1/4 cup (32 g) chopped carrots 1 tablespoon chopped sweet green bell pepper 1/4 cup (40 g) lima beans, canned or frozen (thawed) 1/4 cup (36 g) peas, fresh or frozen (thawed) dash onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper, to taste 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 2. Select Variable 1. 3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 4. Blend for 5-6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan