Healthy, Hearty Fall Recipes

Soup is the perfect fall meal or appetizer: not too heavy, not too light, and you can add or subtract ingredients for a healthier or heartier meal.

1 cup tomato puree

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup fresh corn, removed from cob

1 diced onion

1 bell pepper, diced

2 baking potatoes, diced

1 cup carrots, sliced

1 cup green beans, snapped

1 tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. black pepper

Mix together in a large heavy pot. Simmer covered until veggies are cooked but still firm, about 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste and serve steaming hot as a nutrient-packed side or main course.

Autumn Pot Roast

The days may still be warm, so heating up the kitchen isn't on your agenda, but the cooler nights lead to the desire for something warm and filling. Try out this unusual pot roast recipe, cooked in your crock pot, for a nice variation on an old favorite

pot roast

4 large white onions, sliced

2 cans tomato soup

Spray crock pot with olive or canola oil. Add pot roast, then onions. Spoon tomato soup over the top. Heat on high for one hour, medium for 6-7 hours, depending on size of meat. Serve with bread or rolls and veggies or a salad on the side.