Hoff's Glorious Greens Soup

Hoff's Glorious Greens Soup
Yields: 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 4 cups Veggie Broth
• 4 cups Greens Water
• 1 bunch Kale
• 1 bunch Swiss Chard
• 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
• 1 15 oz can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 medium/large Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 2-3 cloves of Garlic (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos (optional)
• 2 tbsp Italian Seasonings
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, bring Veggie Broth & Water to a boil
2. Meanwhile fill a Vitamix with Kale, add enough water to cover the Kale; turn blender to high & immediately bring to low & turn off; strain chopped Kale with a wire mesh strainer, reserving water for soup
3. Repeat with Swiss Chard
4. Add all remaining ingredients to the pot & cover
5. Reduce to simmer & cook for 1 hour

Hoff Thoughts: Experiment with this soup by switching out various Greens & Beans.  The glory of this soup, is that while vital nutrients from the Greens leach into the liquid, none are lost as you eat the whole soup!  A great way to get your Greens in!

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Hoff's Banana Milk

Hoff's Banana Milk
Yields: 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 Bananas
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 2-3 pitted Dates
• Dash of Vanilla
• Pinch of Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or high speed blender
2. Blend until smooth, a few seconds
3. Drink immediately

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"BBQ Pulled Pork"

Believe it or not, you can turn Asian fruit, Jackfruit into something that resembles the texture and taste of BBQ.  I'm not kidding - as Axl Rose would put it, "all you need is a little patience."


BBQ Pulled Pork
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 20 oz. can of Young Jackfruit in Brine (salt & water)
• 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

Directions:

1. Rinse Jackfruit several times to remove the Brine
2. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, heat the Jackfruit pieces for 3-4 minutes
3. Reduce to a simmer and add BBQ Sauce, stir to coat Jackfruit
4. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more Sauce if needed
5. The Jackfruit is ready once the pieces can be easily shredded with two forks to resemble pulled pork pieces
6. Now the hard part, let the "Pulled Pork"marinate in the fridge over night (very important step)
7. Heat through the following day & enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: You can find Jackfruit in an Asian Supermarket.  If you fail to marinate overnight, you're not likely going to enjoy this dish.  Allowing the BBQ to infuse into the fruit and overpower the Brine flavor is key.

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