Mains

A warming soup that’s delicious and filling served with fresh, warm crusty bread.

Carrots are low in calories, fat and saturates, and naturally low in salt but packed with the important antioxidant beta-carotene, which when converted into Vitamin A, is vital for eye health, keeps your skin healthy and elastic, and is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system.

The next time you’re having a roast chicken, this soup is the ideal thing for the next day. Use the chicken bones to make delicious fresh chicken stock, the last bits of chicken meat and any leftover vegetables like potatoes or peas – all can be stirred in. Pearl barley thickens the soup and makes it really hearty too. It’s a delicious, warming soup for any time of year. To save time you can always make chicken stock with a stock cube or concentrate.

Carrots are high in fibre, which helps you feel fuller for longer and also helps to balance your blood glucose (sugar) levels. This recipe is suitable for freezing. Once cold, transfer the soup to freezer-proof containers and freeze for up to three months.

This classic pizza margarita is easy to prepare and is so nutritious and delicious that it will delight friends and family alike.

The flavour of sage provides a wonderful foundation for winter recipes and is used widely in stuffings, such as ‘sage and onion.’ It works well with root vegetables. However, don’t overlook its potential to work with other foods, as it also pairs well with eggs, cheese, beans and grains.

Herbs provide a tasty alternative to salt. So instead of reaching for the salt to flavour your warming winter recipes, simply add a handful of fresh herbs. The end result will be a dish that is much more flavoursome and healthier too.

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