Sentences with phrase «diced red onion for»

I substituted finely diced red onion for green onion.

Not exact matches

1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup butter 4 garlic cloves, diced 1/2 cup flour 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1.5 cups water 3 russet potatoes, cut into large chunks 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon dried herbs (any or all of the following: thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, marjoram, parsley) salt and pepper, to taste 8 ounces cheddar cheese 1.5 cups milk (add more for a thinner soup)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, small dice 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (3 - inch) cinnamon stick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound butternut squash, large dice 3/4 pound red potatoes, large dice 2 cups low - sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained 1 (14 - ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices Pinch saffron threads (optional) 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped 1 cup brined green olives (Aida recommended Cerignola) Steamed couscous, for serving (directions here and elsewhere on the web) Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish Plain yogurt, for garnish Hot sauce of your choice (for serving)

For the Mango Avocado Salsa: 1) 1 mango, peeled and cut into small cubes 2) 2 medium - sized avocados, peeled and cut into small cubes 3) 1 red onion, peeled and diced 4) 1 large tomato, cubed 5) 1/2 lime, for the juice 6) Salt & pepper to taFor the Mango Avocado Salsa: 1) 1 mango, peeled and cut into small cubes 2) 2 medium - sized avocados, peeled and cut into small cubes 3) 1 red onion, peeled and diced 4) 1 large tomato, cubed 5) 1/2 lime, for the juice 6) Salt & pepper to tafor the juice 6) Salt & pepper to taste

One day last week, I headed to the grocer's, picked up a very ripe and pretty mango, a large red onion, a bright red tomato and a couple of avocados for this mango avocado salsa (which means sauce in Spanish), and started peeling, cutting, dicing, which took a little bit more time than was expected (but I suspect it's because I require more practice).

1 tbsp dried oregano, Mexican oregano preferred (more to taste and to garnish) 1 tsp dried cilantro 2 16oz cans organic (non-GMO) hominy (optional) salt and pepper to taste juice of 2 limes 1/2 medium white onion, diced (garnish) crushed red pepper (garnish for additional spiciness)

* 2 cups uncooked quinoa, soaked for 2 - 3 hours (optional) and then rinsed thoroughly in a fine - mesh strainer * 4 cups water * 2 cups fresh corn (cut from from approximately 2 ears) or organic frozen corn * 1 very small red onion, diced * juice of 2 plump limes * two 15 - ounce cans (or one 28 - ounce can) of organic black beans, drained and rinsed (or soak and then cook an equivalent amount of dried beans) * 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chile, or to taste * 1 ripe avocado, diced * 1 large bell pepper (I used a red one), diced * 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped * 6 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil * Coarse sea salt and finely ground black pepper

For the salad: 2 pounds chicken, cooked and diced into bite - sized pieces 2 cups red seedless grapes 1/2 cup cashews, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup radishes, chopped 2 tablespoons curry powder salt & pepper, to taste cayenne pepper, to taste 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon hot mustard 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons of water

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red - pepper flakes 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, or 1/4 teaspoon dried Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained and finely chopped 1 cup cooked Emmer Farro or Einkorn Farro 1 large zucchini, skinned and diced 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained 7 cups water or stock 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, for serving Optional: fresh bread for toasting Parsley for garnish.

1 (3 - pound) pie pumpkin, or other orange - fleshed squash such as butternut, Red Kuri, or Golden Hubbard 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal 2 medium turnips (about 12 ounces total) 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (10 - ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel 2 (16 - ounce) cans chili beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce Salt Freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar For serving: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour crRed Kuri, or Golden Hubbard 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal 2 medium turnips (about 12 ounces total) 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (10 - ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel 2 (16 - ounce) cans chili beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce Salt Freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar For serving: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour crred bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (10 - ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel 2 (16 - ounce) cans chili beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce Salt Freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar For serving: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream

While the squash is roasting you'll cook the chicken (I give you instructions for both Instant Pot and stovetop so you've got options) and dice up the celery, green onions and red pepper.

Lentils are a go - to for me... I love simple curried lentil soup (veg broth, diced onion, mushroom, curry powder, cumin, garlic, and lentils + any add - ins you like... squash or potatoes help add bulk to it, I like adding spinach or kale, tomatoes add a nice acidity...) or an even simpler cold lentil salad made with red onion, diced tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and lemon juice / vinegar / EVOO.

3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup flour 1 medium sized onion, diced large 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 heaping cup sweet red peppers, diced large (or one red bell pepper) 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or chopped tomatoes) 1 teaspoon salt Fresh black pepper 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 8 springs fresh thyme (plus extra for garnish) 2 1/2 to 3 cups vegetable broth at room temperature 2 cups okra (about 10 oz) sliced 1/4 inch thick or so 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans (a 15 oz can, rinsed and drained) 1 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans (a 15 oz can, rinsed and drained) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the Sloppy Joe: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced medium 1 pound seitan, chopped into bite sized pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Several dashes fresh black pepper 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

I mixed diced cape gooseberries with red onion, green onion, lime juice, and honey, which served as a topping for roasted chicken.

For this pizza (pictured above) I used jarred marinara sauce (Trader Joe's Tomato Basil Marinara), spinach, cremini mushrooms, black olives, diced red pepper, sliced red onion, and a combo of Muenster and smoked Gouda (because that's what I had around).

For garnishes you'll need a large leaf of Romaine lettuce, diced grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.

for Salsa Fresco 500g tomatoes (diced) 1 small onion (diced)-- in this case optional 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper (deseeded and diced) 2 small handfuls of chopped coriander 1 lime / 1/2 lemon juice sea salt to taste — in this case optional

1 c celery, diced 1 c carrots, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced small 1 1/2 cups olive oil 5 cloves garlic, crushed (not minced) 3 large eggplants, half the skin removed in strips with a vegetable peeler, cut into 1 - inch chunks 1/2 c capers in water, drained 1 1/2 c pitted green olives, sliced 1 c pine nuts 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 c red wine vinegar 2 c Fabio's Tomato Sauce (see recipe below) mixed with 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 bunch basil, leaves only Salt and pepper Zest of 1 lemon Mint leaves for garnish

for casserole: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp paprika 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 medium baking potato, peeled, diced finely 3/4 cup cooked white (navy) beans 3/4 cup raw cashews 1 cup water 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar salt and freshly ground pepper 450 to 500 g short, dry pasta 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 pounds portobello mushrooms, in 1 / 4 - inch slices (save the stems for another use)(you can use cremini instead, as well) 1/2 carrot, finely diced 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup full - bodied red wine 2 cups beef or vegetable broth (beef broth is traditional but vegetable to make it vegetarian; it works with either) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried) 1 1/2 tablespoons all - purpose flour 1 cup pearl onions, peeled (thawed if frozen) Egg noodles, for serving Sour cream and chopped chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)

For the Tomato Parsley Salad: 2 cups diced tomatoes 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley 1 cup finely sliced green onion 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Several dashes fresh black pepper Dash salt

1 medium cauliflower (about 2 pounds) 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled Maldon or other flaky sea salt 1 1/2 to 2 tsp hot red pepper flakes 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces Kosher salt 1 pound pennette 3/4 c freshly grated Parmigiano - Reggiano, plus extra for serving 1/2 c coarse fresh bread crumbs, fried in olive oil until golden brown 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, small dice 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup French lentils, soaked for at least 8 hours and drained 2 cups marinara sauce 6 cups vegetable stock 1 heaped cup small - diced vegetable of choice (see headnote) 4 cups chopped greens of choice (roughly one bunch — I used a mixture of lacinato kale and dandelion) 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar sea salt & ground black pepper, to taste

6 chicken breasts, bone in 1 quart apple juice 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp garlic, minced 4 slices of bacon, crumbled and fat reserved 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced 2 tsp garlic, minced (I didn't double mention, this is used in the stuffing, above is for the brine) 3 oz fresh spinach 5 oz feta cheese crumb 1/2 roma tomato, diced 20 turns of fresh black pepper

So, this is what I made for my breakfast: 1 cup cooked quinoa sugar snap peas red onion, diced 1 egg, which I «fried» in Pam cooking spray...

1 green (or semi-ripe) plantain 1 cup dried aduki beans, soaked overnight and left to sprout * 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed 150 g snake beans, cut into 5 - cm [2 - inch] pieces 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing), optional 1 tablespoon minced ginger (make your own) 1 small / medium onion, sliced or diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced (optional) 10 — 12 fenugreek seeds 6 — 7 curry leaves (fresh or dried or substitute with 1 bay leaf) 2 — 3 Roma tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned is also good) 6 — 7 sprigs fresh thyme (or use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme) Salt to taste 2 — 3 tablespoons coconut (or vegetable) oil 4 — 5 bunches of fresh coriander (cilantro) for garnish

- Next, add in the diced onion and red bell peppers, and saute those together with the ground beef for about 3 - 4 minutes; add in the garlic and stir to incorporate, and once that becomes aromatic, add in the tomato paste and stir, and cook the mixture for a minute or two.

I love to serve Mexican Lasagna «taco style» by offering a plate full of «fixings» for everyone to add to their plate: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped green or red onion, diced or sliced avocado, fresh lime wedges.

1 large eggplant, cut into 1» square pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Salt & pepper, to taste 4 oz dry wheat spaghetti 1 cup red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lb hot Italian turkey or chicken sausage (make sure to get the spicy kind), casings removed 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup 2 % reduced fat shredded Mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs a few basil leaves for garnish, sliced (optional)

Ingredients: For the Salad: 4 cups chickpeas, precooked (either by you or canned) and rinsed 2 cobs worth of corn removed from the cob 1 bunch scallions, diced 2 small red onions, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped fresh dandelion greens Southwest dressing: 1/2 cup sour cream southwest spice rub, however much you want juice of one lime 1 chipotle chile (diced) & a couple spoons of adobo sauce a couple small spoons of mustard

Ingredients - 2 tablespoons of cooking oil - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 red bell pepper, chopped - 3 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger - 2 lemongrass stalks, thinly sliced (white parts only)- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced small - 1 teaspoon honey - 2 teaspoons of soy sauce - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce - 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar - 1 head of lettuce leaves, something easy for wrapping.

1 + 1/4 cup red lentils, preferably soaked for 30 mins or overnight 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 + 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 large red onion, diced 3 medium sweet potatoes, about 5 cups peeled and chopped 1 + 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 400 ml can coconut milk (1 + 1/2 cups) 3 — 5 cups water (or vegetable stock) 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 sesame seeds Fresh cilantro + lime for serving

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks 2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 quarts homemade chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 5 pounds white potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1 cup non-fat sour cream 1 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 / 2 - inch cube (s) of defrosted superhot chile juice, to taste Freshly minced chives, for garnish New Mexican red chile powder, for garnish

The Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup red chilli paste (or red chillis pureed with water) 1/4 cup peanut oil 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3 shallots, peeled and minced 3 pieces lemon grass, minced 3 large pieces ginger, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 4 tablespoons minced cashews 1/4 cup minced peanuts 1 teaspoon tamarind paste (optional) 2 teaspoons sugar Diced cucumbers and onions for garnish

2 tbsp ghee, coconut or olive oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp ground cilantro 1 pinch ground cayenne 1 inch fresh ginger, minced 4 garlic cloves 1 large red onion, diced 2 medium size sweet potatoes, cut into bite - size pieces 1 fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup lentils, rinsed 2 cups water 2 — 4 tbsp sauerkraut, more for serving 1 -2 tbsp honey salt & pepper, to taste

2 ripe avocados, peeled, deseeded, and cut into large cubes 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 or 3 fresh serrano chiles, seeds and stems removed, minced 1/2 bunch chives, minced 1/2 red onion in rings or a leek for a stronger flavor Diced carrots, celery, and raw squash to taste (optional)

5 small green chillis, stems removed 5 small red chillis, stems removed 2 pounds lamb or goat meat, cubed 3 quarts water 2 - inch piece of ginger, peeled 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 teaspoons anise seed 2 teaspoons cumin seed 5 cardamoms (or 2 Tablespoons car - damom powder) 3 cloves 3 tablespoons coriander seed 1 stick cinnamon 1 star anise 5 bay leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 4 pieces lemon grass, crushed 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 curry leaves (optional) 1 cup water 4 tomatoes, diced 2 sticks cinnamon 3 cardamoms 5 doves 5 tablespoons vegetable oil Spring (green) onions for garnish 3 teaspoons rice flour for thickening (optional)

1 package La Tortilla Factory Hand Made Style Flour Tortillas 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for brushing, divided salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 (15 - ounce) can white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2 medium white onion, diced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted mixed olives 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat - leaf parsley 1 teaspoon thinly sliced lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Ingredients 6 ounces bacon, chopped (or more, if you are prone to snacking) 2 medium red onions, finely chopped (1/3 cup reserved for garnish) 3 pounds ground beef 2 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp chili powder (i used ground ancho chile) 2 tbsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 3 tsp salt One 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes 2 cups beef broth (plus more if needed) 2 15 - ounce can kidney or pinto beans (or one of each), drained and rinsed 1 lime, juiced Cilantro (optional) Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

I also add in some diced red onion and even some toasted pine nuts for added flavor.

Ingredients Oil 8 skin - on, bone - in chicken thighs Salt 1 large onion chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 small carrots, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups long - grain white rice 1/2 bunch kale, stem removed, leaves cut into ribbons and rubbed with salt (I like lacinato, but use whatever you like) 1 cup frozen peas, left to defrost on the counter while you make the rest of the meal 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Juice of half a lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish

Lately I have been living off of bean salad (I made a huge batch and scoop out 1 cup portions into a tupperware each day for lunch) consisting of 1 can garbanzo beans, 1 can dark red kidney beans, about 1/2 c chopped onion, 1/2 cup diced green pepper, 1 roma tomato diced, and a couple generous shakes of garlic powder.

2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup finely chopped onion 8 — 10 medium mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 jalapeño pepper or other hot pepper, seeded and minced (optional) 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 28 - ounce can diced tomatoes 1 15 - ounce can tomato purée 1 15 - ounce can kidney beans, drained 1 15 - ounce can black beans, drained 1 15 - ounce can red beans, drained 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup dry bulgur wheat Hot sauce or cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, for garnish Tofutti sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Olive oil, as needed 1 large zucchini, diced small 1 stalk celery, chopped small 1/2 — 1 red pepper, chopped small 1/2 onion, chopped small oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme sprig (optional) 9 new potatoes, boiled until tender, mostly peeled, cut in large chunks Non-Dairy Basil pesto (1 cup basil leaves, 1 - 2 Tbsp pine nuts, olive oil, ground)(feta cheese for your dairy eating loved ones)

Add 2 diced garlic cloves, red onion and paprika * and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp red chile sauce (such as Sriracha) 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 pound flank steak (or other beef steak), very thinly sliced 1 medium Chinese eggplant *, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper to season beef Green onions, sliced diagonally for garnish

For the skillet: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) Kosher salt 1 15 - ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 28 - ounce can diced fire toasted tomatoes, drained 1 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Freshly chopped cilantro for serving (optionFor the skillet: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) Kosher salt 1 15 - ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 28 - ounce can diced fire toasted tomatoes, drained 1 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Freshly chopped cilantro for serving (optionfor serving (optional)

For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs zucchini 1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb cucumber, sliced into half moons (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts 1 cup fresh herbs, such as: Thai basil, mint, cilantro (or a mix of all three), chopped

For Creamy Tomato Soup: 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, finely diced (I used some red, and some white because that is all I had on hand) 1 carrot, washed, skin on and finely diced 1 tbsp garlic (1 clove), finely minced 1 tsp each; salt, black pepper, parsley 1/2 tsp each; thyme and rosemary 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 can tomato puree 1/4 cup water 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (preferably homemade) 1/4 cup cream — heavy cream, preferably