Midwest Living January February 2019 Recipes

By Hannah Agran
January 03, 2019
Our new issue brings you soup recipes from a Cincinnati nonprofit cafe, a new take on scotcheroos, golden milk latte, and ideas for using chopped mushrooms to replace some of the meat in family-friendly recipes.
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Tuscan Bean Soup

Flecked with a grab bag of hearty vegetables, this healthy soup hums with garlic and crushed red pepper. The recipe comes from La Soupe, a nonprofit cafe in Cincinnati.Tuscan Bean Soup

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Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones

Finely chopped mushrooms replace some of the meat in these super family-friendly calzones (made with purchased pizza dough). Kids will never notice the 'shrooms are there.Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Broth gives this comforting soup plenty of meaty flavor, but you can stir in chopped cooked chicken for a heartier version. The recipe comes from La Soupe, a nonprofit cafe that helps feed hungry families in Cincinnati.Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Better-For-You Taco Meat

Nutrient-filled mushrooms replace some of the beef in this family-friendly taco filling, but they're finely chopped, so you won't even notice they're there! Use the meat for tacos, or on nachos or baked potatoes. (And feel free to trade the ground beef for pork or turkey.)Better-For-You Taco Meat

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Thai Egg Drop Soup

Curry paste and fish sauce (both available at large supermarkets) give a Thai twist to the Chinese take-out staple. Ready in about 20 minutes, this recipe from La Soupe cafe in Cincinnati is a great pantry recipe for frigid winter weeknights.Thai Egg Drop Soup

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Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Soup

Nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and naturally sugary Vidalia onion and sweet potato mingle to evoke pumpkin pie. The soup (which is served at La Soupe in Cincinnati) is dairy-free, but if you like, swirl in some sour cream or crème fraîche.Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Soup

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Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

Finely chopped mushrooms replace some of the beef in these hearty stuffed peppers, flavored with warm spices, feta cheese, pine nuts, dried cranberries and herbs.Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

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Sweet-and-Salty Scotcheroos

You would think there's no way to improve on a scotcheroo (that peanut-buttery, chocolate-y cousin to Rice Krispies treats). But then we added Fritos.Sweet-and-Salty Scotcheroos

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Smoky Roasted Tomato Bisque

Even so-so winter tomatoes work beautifully in this easy recipe from La Soupe cafe in Cincinnati: Roasting brings out their sweetness.  Smoky Roasted Tomato Bisque

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Curried Cauliflower Soup

Let your imagination roam to India when it comes to toppers for this mildly spicy soup: toasted unsweetened coconut, coarsely chopped cashews, a dollop of yogurt and warm naan bread for dipping. The recipe comes from La Soupe, a nonprofit cafe in Cincinnati.Curried Cauliflower Soup

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Golden Milk Latte

Whip up this trendy and good-for-you coffeehouse drink at home with a few pantry spices. Turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory health benefits, and this sunny alternative to tea or coffee is a great way to eat more of it.Golden Milk Latte

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Power Green Soup

One of the most popular menu items at La Soupe in Cincinnati, this cleansing blend is flavored with garlic, ginger and horseradish, and is loaded with nearly 2 pounds of spinach, collards, kale and mustard greens. Try it with a squeeze of lemon.Power Green Soup

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