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Just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes will give you this seriously warming carrot, ginger & apple soup. Perfect for a cosy lunch or dinner. Looking for an easy, quick-to-make soup that will warm you in the winter months and give your immune system a boost? Look no further than this carrot and apple soup with ginger. It’s a grey and chilly day and I for one am feeling soup season! I’m all about delicious soup right now (like my vegan chicken noodle soup and easy lentil & carrot soup ), and this one came to me a few weeks ago when I was craving something cosy with a hint of sweetness. Combining sweet carrots, tart apple and fiery ginger, this vegan soup takes just 20 minutes to make and is the perfect blend of savory and sweet. As a bonus, it also helps you eat your daily quota of veggies. Enjoy it with a slice of crusty bread and feel smug knowing you’ve given your body some goodness! It’s definitely my favorite soup for autumn weather. Main ingredients Carrots – The sweeter and more flavourful the better! Any work well. (If you’re not a fan of carrots, you could trying switching them for butternut squash or sweet potato instead.) Apples – Natural sugars balance out the savory flavours of the soup. Go for apples on the sweeter side. I love using Granny Smiths – they’re both sweet and tart. Fresh ginger – Don’t use too much! About a 1-inch piece is perfect for a hint of heat – anymore and you’ll find it becomes very fiery. Fresh garlic – Rounds out the soup’s flavour. Coriander powder – Gives a little more fragrance and heat to this dish. Vegetable broth or stock – I like using stock cubes that are dissolved in water. I find they are a little cheaper than buying broth. I use Go Bio . You could also switch out some of the stock for coconut milk if you want a creamier soup. Love what you see? Get my once-monthly newsletter with my latest recipes straight to your inbox! Yes, I agree to the processing of my personal data to receive email marketing. /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Leave this field empty if you’re human: How to make carrot apple soup Place chopped carrots and apples, ginger, crushed garlic and coriander powder into a large soup pot. Cover with vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to low or medium heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrot is tender. Season with salt and black pepper, and blend soup until it has a smooth and creamy texture (you can use a regular blender or immersion blender). Reheat if needed and serve hot soup in large bowls topped with sour cream or heavy cream and fresh herbs! What to serve this soup with In addition to croutons or crusty bread, this carrot soup recipe works really well served with any of the following: Grilled cheese sandwiches Spring rolls Poutine Chickpea pizza Salads like tabbouleh White bean & artichoke sandwich Vegan cheese board Savory muffins Expert tips Make it heartier – To make this soup more filling, add in a cubed potato before cooking to give it a little more body. Add protein – I like to add a can of beans before blending to increase protein content. Just be aware that you’ll need to add more stock or salt as beans absorb a lot of flavour. Spice variations Feel free to customize this carrot apple soup recipe and add in any extra spices you’d like for an extra layer of flavor. A bay leaf can add fragrance, cayenne gives a kick, cinnamon makes the soup extra warming, smoked paprika adds smokiness and cumin really enhances the flavour profile. Storage Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Soup can also be frozen – just freeze in a sealed container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months, and thaw fully before heating. FAQs Should you leave skin on carrots for soup? I always do, but it’s up to you. Some people prefer to peel their carrots first, others don’t care. It won’t make a huge difference to the flavour. Why is my carrot soup bland? The flavour of this soup is very dependent on the produce quality. To improve the flavor, firstly ensure you’ve added plenty of salt and pepper. You can also try adding a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to brighten the flavour. Finally, try adding a little sugar or maple syrup to bring out the natural sweetness in the carrots. Looking for more carrot recipes? Easy Carrot Lentil Soup (30 Minutes) Easy Maple Roasted Carrots Easy Vegetable Stew with Lentils (Vegan) Red Lentil Dhal (vegan & gluten-free) Print Easy Carrot, Ginger & Apple Soup Just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes will give you this seriously warming carrot, ginger & apple soup. Perfect for a cosy lunch or dinner. Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup Cuisine gluten-free, healthy, vegan, vegetarian Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian Prep Time 7 minutes minutes Cook Time 13 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Calories 100 kcal Author Elizabeth Emery Equipment Blender Ingredients 1 lb

There are two warehouses in this 1981 image, with the Tingley Building on the left, at 842-852, and the Mainland Building at 864. (G H Cottrell developed another slightly taller warehouse to the north, on the same block, around 1911 that can be seen in the image below). F C Tingley spent $35,000 on his building, with no identified architect on the permit. To the south the Mainland Trust Company had hired the same builder for their warehouse in 1910, George Snider, and theirs cost $45,000. 860-864 Cambie was the address for the southern 33 feet of the Mainland Building, and it was on offer for lease separately in 1912 for $80 a month in the ‘Fireproof Building’. Both buildings have lost their ornate (but precarious) pediments. This 1913 image shows that their original design is otherwise still pretty much intact, although the Tingley Building has different windows, having been extensively rebuilt. Fred and his brother Clarence Tingley ran Barnard’s Express in the early 1900s. They had a stables three blocks from here, and also developed a warehouse on Mainland Street around the same time as the warehouse here. George Snider also designed and built that building, and as there are no particularly complicated aspects to designing a warehouse, he may well have designed both of these. Mainland Trust was part of Mainland Transfer, whose history we looked at when we posted another Yaletown warehouse the company developed on Nelson Street. Closely associated with Canadian Pacific, they acquired a series of rival storage and cartage and storage businesses to become the city’s largest operation by the 1910s. Fred Tingley’s death notices said he was born at Yale and as a young man drove “B.X.” stages on the Cariboo road, and had been a resident of Vancouver since 1899. He had a degree from Mount Allison University in Victoria in 1893, and married Sarah Niven in 1902. His full name was William Fredrick Chipman Tingley, but he was only ever knows as either ‘F C Tingley’ or Fred, never as William. Fred and Sarah Tingley took a motor trip with J C McPherson and his wife, to see the Rose Festival in Portland in June 1922. In 1942 a $10,000 contract was awarded for the repair of the Mainland Building, which had ‘recently suffered considerable damage’. On February 12th fire swept through the building, and the images in the press of the conflagration were impressive. Eight firemen were injured, and 175 battled the flames, with 16 fire trucks attending. “Melted chocolates, strewn packages of chewing gum and charred, wet furniture was nearly all that was left of the stock, property of seven companies who stored goods in the warehouse building. Tenants of the building included the William Wrigley Jr. Co. Ltd., Fry-Cadbury Co. Ltd., Stanley Brock, hardware, A. O. Oldershaw, hardware, Hudson’s Bay Company furniture, and Manufacturers’ Sales Ltd., furniture.” Fred Tingley died in 1947, aged 74 (a year after his wife). As well as other property interests in the city he was involved in Terminal City Motors, Pacific Stage Lines and Yellow Cabs, and was a director of the Vancouver Exhibition and its successor, the PNE. Unusually, the use of the Mainland Building hasn’t changed. In 1975 864 Cambie was home to Lok Box Storage No. 1, and today it’s Yaletown Mini Storage, part of Storguard. Meanwhile the Tingley Building is now office space, since 2007 a branch campus of the American Fairleigh Dickinson University, ‘offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs’. Image sources: City of Vancouver Archives CVA 779-E15.19 and CVA 359-33 1414

Choosing the correct HVAC provider for your furnace installation can help to guarantee a flawless and profitable experience. The caliber of the installation can affect the lifetime, energy economy, and performance of your system. Having so many businesses to pick from makes it crucial to know what criteria to give top priority while deciding which one to use. These salient features can help you decide which HVAC firm best fits your furnace installation.The ottawa furnace repairs are essential when heating systems break down, ensuring your home stays warm during the city’s harsh winters. Verify correct licenses and certifications. Make sure HVAC firms have the required licenses and qualifications to carry out furnace installations while assessing them. This guarantees the business uses technicians certified to industry standards and follows local and state laws. Search for certifications from companies such as NATE (North American Technician Excellence), which shows that the technicians are equipped to tackle challenging projects by means of thorough training. Examine Experience and Expertise. Installation of a furnace depends on experience. Years of experience translate into a company more likely to have faced different installation difficulties and acquired the knowledge to properly handle them. Find out the company’s length of business history and whether they have particular knowledge about the kind of furnace you are installing. Expert specialists will be able to suggest the correct furnace for your house and guarantee a correct installation maximizing comfort and efficiency. Consult Reviews and Ask Advice Customer testimonials and reviews provide insightful analysis on the caliber of the services a business offers. To gain a sense of the company’s reputation, search internet reviews on websites including Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Particularly with relation to their professionalism, timeliness, and work quality, seek for constant good comments. Ask neighbors, relatives, or acquaintances who have had similar setups for suggestions as well. Referrals from friends might assist you to locate reliable HVAC experts in your neighborhood. Get a thorough estimate. Before doing any repair, a qualified HVAC company will offer a thorough estimate. The estimate should cover furnace costs, labor, possible extra fees for permits or ductwork changes, and any guarantees provided. Companies that present either very low or unclear estimates should be avoided since these could point to hidden expenses or poor quality of service. An open, itemized estimate shows a company’s professionalism and integrity. Scheduling timely ottawa furnace repairscan prevent small issues from escalating into costly and disruptive heating system failures.

There are three buildings here that remain one of the last undeveloped industrial premises in Downtown South (often called Yaletown these days, although technically that’s the other side of the street). 1293 on the corner was developed in 1925, and 1285, the 3-storey section, five years later, designed and built by Dominion Construction for $8,000. 1277 Homer, the smaller element beyond it dates from 1948. Remarkably, they hang on as the last remaining manufacturing operation in a location surrounded by residential towers. Both the southern buildings were developed by C E Mahon, an Ontario insurance and real estate broker who moved to Vancouver in 1907. This seems to have been his only investment property, apart from his home on West 13th. Born in Paisley, Ontario, in 1871, he retired from his real estate and insurance business in 1946. He was elected as an alderman in 1913, and four subsequent years. He was appointed police commissioner from 1930 to 1933. He had six children, all but one living in Vancouver when he died. 1293 Homer, the older building, was occupied by Crown Cartage. They also operated Crown Messenger Service, and were looking for ‘Messenger Boys and Solo Riders’ in 1930. The same operation was there in 1941, when the classified add specified they were seeking boys with bicycles for delivery and messenger work. In 1943 5,658 gasoline vouchers, representing almost 17,000 gallons of gasoline were stolen from the premises – confirming the existence of a black market in gasoline (if that had ever been in any doubt). In 1944 thieves blew open the safe with explosives in the middle of the night, taking $365, a victory bond, and a $66.70 cheque. A year later there was another break in, but one of the thieves left a fingerprint on a piece of broken glass, that led to him receiving a 2-year prison sentence. In 1946 $1,000 was stolen from the safe, with police having no clue how the safe had been opened. It was reported as the fourth time in a year that the safe had been opened, and several other attempts had been unsuccessful. Extraordinarily, the money was found five days later in a sawdust bin in the lane behind the business. The address disappeared in the early 1950s when the premises were occupied by the company in the next building along. The first mention of 1285 Homer in the press was in 1934, when there was a break in at Electrical Power Equipment Ltd. The same company continues to occupy the premises today. In 1956 thieves chopped through a strongbox and stole $1,000 in paycheques. The thieves also took the corresponding insurance books which might allow them to cash the cheques. In 1967 brothers Alan and Roy Pearson were given suspended sentences when they broke into the premises, stealing a radio, camera and tools. For many years Barvic Engineering also operated here. They specialised in translation sets, that allowed simultaneous French-English translation. They supplied 22 sets to the Canadian Bar Association convention in 1968, but The Sun, under the headline ‘Lost in Translation’ reported that only three of them were returned. Electrical Power Equipment Ltd still manufacture here, as they were in our 1981 image. We think the company probably own the premises these days. They supply one-off switchgear for high voltage applications like power plants and production facilities. The company design, build and install their equipment, which also includes complete fire detection and suppression systems for industrial applications. Image source: City of Vancouver Archives CVA 779-E08.10 1413

Cased photograph is a term used to describe a class of photographs popularized in the mid-19th century that includes daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes. The ‘case’ refers to the small wooden hinged case that houses these photographs. The photographic plate is typically enclosed in a sealed package, consisting of a sheet of cover glass, a brass mat, and a metal foil preserver. The protective wooden case can be highly decorative, covered in tooled leather, paper, cloth, or early molded thermoplastic (see Union case). Examples of ornate cases: (Left) Tooled leather covering on a wooden case from the Rogers Family fonds (AM1368). (Right) A Union case from the Thomas Wicks fonds (AM236). Photo: Dorcas Tong. Illustration of the different components in a cased photograph. Image source: MediaWiki. “PMG Cased Photographs.” 2011. https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/PMG_Cased_Photographs . Aside from their shared presentation format, these photographs are uniquely different photographic processes. A daguerreotype is a direct positive photograph on a copper plate coated with a polished layer of metallic silver. Daguerreotypes are characteristically identified by their highly reflective mirror-like surface and their ability to appear as both a positive and a negative simultaneously, depending on the angle they are viewed at. An ambrotype is a wet-collodion negative on a glass plate that appears as a positive due to the presence of a dark background, either in the form of paint (lacquer), fabric or paper. A tintype is a wet-collodion direct positive on a lacquered iron plate. Characteristic mirror-like surface of a daguerreotype from the Rogers Family fonds (AM1368). Photos: Dorcas Tong. Finding a cased photograph in most archival collections can range from an uncommon to a rare occurrence. Given the rarity of this form of record, we decided to prioritize the conservation treatment and digitization of the daguerreotypes (and a few ambrotypes) in our holdings during the latest round of annual digitization cleanup. Conservation Issues with Cased Photographs The overall treatment objective is to address three common issues found in cased photographs: The accumulation of heavy surface grime and accretions from years of handling and from inappropriate storage environment. Broken seal on the packaged plate resulting in the introduction of atmospheric pollutants, which causes corrosion on the brass mats and tarnishing on the image silver on the daguerreotypes. Physical damage, usually as partially or fully broken hinge in the case, often leading to the loss of the cover or the case entirely. Unlike other types of records commonly found in archives, where the original enclosure may hold little informational value to the item, the ornate housing for cased photographs play an integral part to their overall aesthetics. Not only do they provide period-appropriate framing for the image, but the case is instrumental in protecting these photographs against various mechanical and chemical deterioration mechanisms. Therefore, addressing the conservation issues for the case is equally as important as stabilizing the condition of the photographs themselves. Conservation Treatment A total of six case photographs from the Rogers family fonds were treated, each with its own set of conservation issues. Two 1840s-era daguerreotypes, “Portrait of an unidentified woman” and “John and Isabella Fairweather,” and their cases will be focused here to highlight the key steps in the treatment. Each packaged daguerreotype was carefully separated from its tray case with a microspatula, taking care not to touch the delicate image silver, as it is very susceptible to scratches. Although disassembly is not normally recommended for sealed daguerreotypes, it was clear by the remnants of old sealing tape that the original seals were broken long before their arrival at the Archives. Therefore, disassembly was justified as it allowed for cleaning that will benefit the long-term preservation of these photographs and produce digitized images with a higher clarity. A daguerreotype is separated from its tray case with a microspatula (left), revealing the tarnished image silver caused by the brass mat. The remnants of old sealing tape are visible on the back of a packaged plate (right). Photos: Dorcas Tong. After disassembly, each component of the plate package was cleaned, the remnants of the old tape removed to allow for better adhesion to the new sealing tape. The heavy accumulation of surface grime on the cover glass, brass mat and preserver were cleaned with a solvent solution. Although the dark corrosion products on the brass mat are disfiguring, they were left in-situ. Since the treated daguerreotypes will be rehoused in a controlled environmental climate in the Archives’ storage, the corrosion products will not pose an immediate risk to the stability of the object. Larger accretions trapped in the recessed features of the brass preserver were gently dislodged. A thin layer of microcrystalline wax was applied and buffed on the metal-foil preserver to deter future oxidation. The surface dirt on the image silver was very gently removed using a soft bristled brush. The loose accretions and dust trapped in the fabric lining of the cases were brushed and vacuumed away. Heavy surface soil on the cover glass removed with solvent cleaning. Photo: Dorcas Tong. After all the components of the daguerreotype packages were cleaned, they were reassembled in their original orientation and sealed with an archival quality pressure-sensitive tape. An unbuffered, ‘4-flap’ paper enclosure was added to the verso of the plate package to prevent direct contact between the acrylic-based sealing tape and the daguerreotype. An unbuffered, ‘4-flap’ paper enclosure in a daguerreotype package (left) and a plate package being sealed with archival quality pressure-sensitive tape

J F Langer built a series of new theatres in Vancouver. This was one of them, The Windsor, on the corner of West 25th (King Edward today) and Main Street. It was 50 feet wide and could seat 641. Joseph Francis Langer was born in Prussia (now Poland) in 1872, and his family moved before he was six to South Africa, where his father owned a gold mine in the Transvaal. The blog ‘Vancouver As It Was’ has done all the heavy lifting on his history, and we’ve borrowed a few highlights here. Joseph learned a trade as a bricklayer, worked briefly in London and then returned to South Africa, where he became a builder. He married in 1893, and there were nine children, with the youngest born in Vancouver in 1912. In 1908 he was building in San Francisco, and arrived here a year later. By 1912 he was building some sizeable apartment projects, just as the economy was tanking. Although he claimed to have no resources when he left for England in 1914, he apparently still had some investments, and was able to start up as a builder in England, where he was very successful, despite a shortage of workers, with the war in full swing. He became a developer of planned suburbs, and in less than a decade “his net worth, by his own admission, was in the vicinity of $2 million”. He ‘retired’ to Vancouver in 1923, aged 51, but was soon clearly bored. Two years after he arrived (moving to Woodland Drive, a Vancouver ‘suburb’ he had helped build), he was married to a close family friend (as soon as her divorce came through), in Washington State. (Seven months later his divorce from his first wife was confirmed). J F had moved to Shaughnessy Heights, where he had both a maroon Rolls Royce and a Daimler, with a chauffeur in matching livery. In 1924 he developed six almost identical movie theatres, of which this was one, recorded on the permit as costing $70,000.  W M Dodd was the architect for the chain of suburban movie theatres, but Langer’s next, much larger project was in 1927, The Orpheum on Granville Street, designed by B Marcus Priteca, a specialist in large theatre designs, and costing Langer $1.25 million. He leased it to the Orpheum Circuit, and in 1929 sold his theatre interests to Famous Players Canadian Corporation and invested in a gold mine. The timing was awful; while the stock exchange crash and subsequent depression did movie theatres no good, it also collapsed the price of gold. Down, but by no means broke, he returned to England. His wife separated in 1931, and sued for $400 a month a year later. J F Langer was found dead, below an open window at his son’s home, aged 76, in 1948. The Windsor, like several other suburban Famous Players theatres, only survived until 1955, as television started to keep families entertained at home. The site was redeveloped as a Shell gas station, which closed in the early 2000s, and ten years ago ‘On Main’ was completed, with 38 strata units over retail, addressed to West 24th (as this is a short block), designed by Raymond Letkeman Architects. Image source: City of Vancouver Archives Bu N332 1412

Want to learn how to cook tempeh on the stove in 10 minutes? This easy pan fried tempeh needs 3 ingredients: tempeh, oil and salt, and will give you delicious results with minimal effort! Whenever people ask me what the key to cooking tempeh is, I always tell them one thing: oil. If you want to cook it quickly on the stove and you’re not using a tempeh marinade, oil is everything. Tempeh absorbs a lot of oil when being sautéed or fried, so it’s really important you add enough so it doesn’t dry out. If you follow this simple guideline, all you need to do is add a little salt to enhance the tempeh’s natural flavour (unlike tofu, it has a subtle savory nutty flavor) and you’ll have one delicious plant-based protein that’s naturally gluten free. This recipe takes minutes to make and you can add your cooked tempeh to any dish you like: kale salads , grain bowls, noodles, stir fries – you name it. It’s my favorite way of eating it hands down! Why you’ll love this easy recipe Great source of protein – One serving of this tempeh contains approximately 12 grams of protein. Serve with your favourite plant-based main to make a complete protein-packed dish. It’s SO easy – 3 simple ingredients and just a few minutes on the stove. In my opinion, it’s the best way to eat tempeh and the easiest cooking method I know. No marinades needed – Just oil and a little salt to give you slightly crispy tempeh and bring out its natural earthy flavor. Naturally prebiotic – Tempeh contains prebiotics, which can be good for the gut and reduce inflammation! Love what you see? Get my once-monthly newsletter with my latest recipes straight to your inbox! Yes, I agree to the processing of my personal data to receive email marketing. /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Leave this field empty if you’re human: How is tempeh made? Tempeh is a traditionally Indonesian food and is a popular meat substitute or protein source. It has a hearty texture that is made from whole soybeans. Once the beans are cooked, they are left to ferment in a cake-like form. Often other ingredients such as rice and various grains are combined with the beans to create different varieties of tempeh. Tempeh is different to tofu because it is fermented, keeps the whole soy bean intact and has a firm texture. How to fry tempeh Cut your block of tempeh into small flat rectangles or thin strips about ¾ cm thick. Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan on medium-high heat and add half the oil. When oil is hot, add tempeh pieces flat side down in a single layer and season lightly with salt. Pan-fry tempeh for about 3 minutes until underside is golden brown, then flip over and add remaining oil. Fry another 2-3 minutes until golden. Check taste and re-season with salt if needed. Ensure all sides of tempeh are cooked. Add to your favourite noodles or salad. You can even add it to stir fried vegetables for a tempeh stir fry. Enjoy! Check out my step-by-step guide on how to cook tempeh in a pan . Important tip Don’t scrimp on oil – Although often we prefer to minimize the oil we cook with, for this recipe I really recommend being generous with it. Here’s why: tempeh absorbs a lot of oil and dries out very easily when being cooked without a marinade. Adding enough oil will ensure this recipe tastes succulent and delicious, not dry and cardboard-like! What to eat this tempeh with Enjoy it in a sandwich, with brown rice, or in any of the following dishes for an easy dinner recipe: Easy Eggplant Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce Easy Maple Roasted Carrots Easy Pasta Al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto) Thanksgiving Salad with Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash (vegan) Storage Store any uneaten sautéed tempeh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I do not recommend freezing it after cooking as it will dry out. (Make a batch for your weekly meal prep: it makes a great addition to vegetable dishes for a quick boost of protein!) Variations Homemade tempeh bacon recipe – Add liquid smoke, soy sauce, smoked paprika, maple syrup (or brown sugar) and garlic powder to the pan with tempeh slices and fry as instructed. Easy baked tempeh recipe – If you prefer to bake tempeh rather than fry, simply add tempeh and 2 tablespoon oil to an ovenproof dish, season with salt and bake at 400°F/205°C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. FAQs Can you eat tempeh raw? Does it need to be cooked? Most tempeh these days is pasteurized, but to the on the safe side it’s still best to cook it thoroughly before eating. Can tempeh go bad? Tempeh can spoil/go bad if left too long. To be on the safe side, keep it unopened until ready to cook and use before the use-by date on the packaging. Is tempeh vegan? Yes, tempeh is a vegan protein, made typically from soy beans. It is suitable for those on a plant-based diet. Where can I find tempeh? You can buy tempeh in any health food store, and many supermarkets and grocery stores

From quick dinner recipes to simple vegan breakfast ideas, these 28 easy vegan recipes for beginners will have you enjoying a plant-based diet, no matter how much time you have! Want to eat less meat but find plant-based cooking daunting? I get it. These nourishing recipes are all delicious and healthy, use a handful of simple ingredients and come together quickly. From easy vegan dinner recipes to breakfast recipes that are perfect for weekly meal prep, there’s something here for everyone. And the best part? These recipes are quick, allowing you to focus less on your vegan diet and more on your loved ones! Love what you see? Get my once-monthly newsletter with my latest recipes straight to your inbox! Yes, I agree to the processing of my personal data to receive email marketing. /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Leave this field empty if you’re human: 1 Easy Eggplant Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce This delicious eggplant stir fry is such an easy plant-based meal. Made with a savoury garlic-soy sauce and cooked until succulent, it’s great served with rice or noodles as a main course. Check out this recipe 2 Easy Beet & Black Bean Burgers (Vegan) Taking less than 30 minutes, these vegan burgers are made with simple ingredients – black beans, beets and sweetcorn. Perfect when you want a good veggie burger, but a healthier one! Naturally gluten free too. Check out this recipe 3 Easy Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls These fresh vegan spring rolls with peanut sauce are the most delicious easy meal I know – no cooking required. Stuff your rice paper wraps with crunchy vegetables such as bell peppers, cucumber and carrot, add some smoked tofu and dip in savoury sauce! Check out this recipe 4 Quick & Easy Spinach Pasta Sauce This creamy vegan spinach pasta sauce is one the whole family can enjoy. It’s quick to make, has a great savory flavor, is packed with nutrients and is a great midweek meal. Oil-free and nut-free. Check out this recipe 5 Easy Chickpea Spinach Curry with Coconut Milk This one-pot chickpea spinach curry takes 25 minutes and is perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or big batch meal served with brown rice. Easy vegan meals don’t get much simpler than this. Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Check out this recipe 6 White Bean & Artichoke Vegan Sandwich (gluten-free) This delicious white bean & artichoke sandwich is perfect if you’re looking for healthy lunch ideas for work. It’s quick to make and protein-packed! Check out this recipe 7 Easy Carrot Lentil Soup (30 Minutes) This quick carrot lentil soup recipe is perfect for weekday dinners. Naturally vegan, it contains just 10 simple ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes. The perfect creamy soup for colder days! Check out this recipe 8 Healthy Crispy Tofu Ever wondered how to make perfect crispy tofu? This simple method is less hassle than frying and will give you crispy tofu every time. Great added to rice bowls, stir fries and noodles. Check out this recipe 9 Easy Chickpea Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free) Made with just 5 ingredients, this Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust is ideal for pizzas or flatbreads. Ready in minutes, it’s a great quick meal and will satisfy those comfort food cravings! Gluten-free. Check out this recipe 10 Easy Pasta Al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto) This easy pasta al pesto is the perfect weeknight meal. All you need are a few simple ingredients including basil and olive oil, and 15 minutes. You can even add cherry tomatoes for extra colour and flavour! Check out this recipe 11 Easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup A simple summer recipe for easy dinners, this roasted cherry tomato soup will tickle your tastebuds. It’s flavour-packed and comes together in 30 minutes, with cherry tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs and vegetable broth. Check out this recipe 12 Beet Pasta Sauce Of all the creamy pastas, this 20-minute savoury beet pasta sauce might be my favourite. Made with cooked beets, coconut milk, cashews and lemon zest, it can be served with pasta for a delicious weeknight meal. Check out this recipe 13 Easy Vegetable Stew with Lentils (Vegan) This one-pot easy vegetable stew is healthy, hearty and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Great as a quick weeknight dinner on chillier days. Check out this recipe 14 Creamy Pasta with Mushrooms & Broccoli (Vegan) Coming together in under 30 minutes, this creamy pasta with mushrooms and broccoli is the perfect weeknight dinner. 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A simple summer recipe, this roasted cherry tomato soup is packed with flavour and comes together in 30 minutes with just 7 ingredients and fresh herbs! Naturally vegan and dairy free. Got too many tomatoes this time of year? This roasted cherry tomato soup is for you. I couldn’t believe how easy this soup was when I made it: a handful of simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes will give you THE most savory and delicious soup. Truly the best tomato soup I’ve tried and perfect for lunch or dinner. And who says it has to be complicated? Just roast cherry tomatoes, onion and garlic in a little olive oil then blend with vegetable broth and basil, and you’ve got one delicious summer meal. Perfect served with crusty bread, a delicious high protein sandwich or your favourite side dish ! And if you’re tempted not to the roast the vegetables and just blend them straight away – don’t! Roasting the tomatoes, onion and garlic brings out their natural flavor and will give you a really creamy roasted tomato soup. Trust me, it’s worth a little time in the oven to level up the flavor in this recipe! What to serve with tomato soup This vegan tomato soup is delicious on its own as a light lunch, but you can also serve it with any of the following: Fresh crusty bread (sourdough is my favourite) Grilled cheese sandwiches Croutons A high protein sandwich to make it extra filling A caprese salad a vegan cheese board Vegan parmesan cheese Main ingredients Cherry tomatoes – I use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes as they have natural sweetness. Ideally, buy when they’re in season (tomato season is roughly July to late September) as they’ll taste much better! Use the most flavorful fresh tomatoes you can get as these are the star ingredient that will form the base of the soup. I love getting them from my local farmers market. Onion and garlic – Add rich flavor to this cherry tomato soup recipe. Roasting them makes SUCH a difference – the garlic caramelizes and the onion has a slightly sweet flavor. Basil – Really enhances the flavor of this homemade tomato soup recipe. Use fresh basil ideally for maximum flavour (there’s something about basil and tomatoes that taste so good together). If using dried, use 1 tablespoon only. Vegetable broth – You can use ready made broth or vegetable stock cubes (I dissolve one stock cube in 2 cups boiled water). If using a low sodium variety, you’ll likely want to add a little more salt. Love what you see? Get my once-monthly newsletter with my latest recipes straight to your inbox! Yes, I agree to the processing of my personal data to receive email marketing. /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Leave this field empty if you’re human: How to make homemade tomato soup Preheat the oven to 350℉/175℃. Slice onion roughly into 8 pieces (by slicing in half and then quartering each half) and add onion, 2lb cherry tomatoes and 4 cloves of garlic to a large sheet pan (divide between 2 pans if you need more space). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast in hot oven for 20 minutes until tomatoes have burst and onion is soft. Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes. Squeeze garlic cloves out of their skins, and add to high-powered blender along with roasted tomatoes and onions, 2½ cups vegetable broth/stock, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper (you can also use an immersion or stick blender). Blend hot soup until smooth, adjust seasoning and reheat if desired. Serve in bowls and optionally decorate with basil leaves, a swirl of coconut yogurt, red pepper flakes and/or homemade croutons. Check out my step-by-step guide on how to make this homemade tomato soup . Expert Tips Make it high protein – Blend a can of rinsed white beans (I like cannellini) into the soup to add protein and make it creamier. Be sure to add a little extra salt if you do this as the beans will soak up a lot of flavour. Don’t scrimp on roasting! Don’t be tempted to skip roasting your veggies – it adds so much flavour and makes them sweeter too. You won’t regret it. How to make tomato soup less acidic If your tomato soup tastes too acidic, try adding a pinch (¼ teaspoon) of baking soda. Stir it into the soup and allow it to froth. When the baking soda has finished reacting, taste the soup and add another ¼ teaspoon if it still isn’t to your liking. This works because baking soda is alkaline and so adding it to your soup will neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes. Simple! Storage Store this cherry tomato soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen up to one month in freezer-safe containers. FAQs What other herbs can I add to tomato soup? I personally think this roast cherry tomato soup is perfect as it is, but if you want to add more flavor try adding a pinch of any of the following herbs: rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram or Italian seasoning. How can I