Green Soup with Chicken

This might be the fastest and easiest soup you'll make in your life! Don't be fooled by this picture because you'll be surprised how flavorful it is! Bonus, you can substitute chicken for shrimp, croutons, anything you like.

Ingredients
1 TBSP olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic
2 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups leeks, chopped
2 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 cups spinach
5 cups of chicken stock
salt and WHITE pepper

Directions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic for about 5 min.
2. Add broccoli, leeks, brussels sprouts and cook for about 8 minutes.
3. Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper, bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the stove and add spinach. Let it sit for couple of minutes.
5. Use an immersion blender or a food processor to puree the soup.
Add grilled chicken or whatever you like and enjoy!

Spicy Shrimp Salad with Miso Dressing

I am BACK!!! I'd like to apologize for taking a summer off and not posting my favorite recipes. But do not worry, I took a lot of pictures of what I've made so you will have a steady stream of new recipes to enjoy!
I found this recipe about 6 months ago and I have to share it with you! Seems like my husband and I can't get enough of it. It is so refreshing and at the same time very filling with so many yummy flavors, You have to try it!

Ingredients

For the salad

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 lb raw shrimp, tails removed and deveined

1/2 TBSP butter

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

2 small avocados, cubed

1/2 English cucumber

3 cups, your choice of  arugula, baby kale, spinach

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

For the dressing

1 1-inch piece of fresh peeled ginger

3 TBSP olive oil

3 TBSP lime juice

2 TBSP honey

1 1/2 TBSP white miso

Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, shrimp, chili powder and cayenne. Saute for a few minutes on each side until the shrimp are no longer clear and have a golden color.

2. Cube avocados and cucumbers; add your choice of greens and cilantro.

3. In a small food processor, puree all the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour the dressing over the salad and enjoy!