Chick-please!

Remember how I said we try to substitute healthier ingredients when we can when cooking our old favorites? Well, here's an example: I made vegetable soup for lunch today, and instead of using white potatoes (a common ingredient in veggie soup), I used chickpeas - or garbanzo beans. Huh? I know, it sounds like a strange substitute for potatoes. But, the texture is similar. And chickpeas are a good source of protein and high in fiber. If you've never cooked with chickpeas, you should! They're great on salads, too. You can buy them in a can, but be sure to rinse and drain them first to wash away all that excess sodium you don't need.

I told you it's a soup kinda week! (If you live here, you don't need me to tell you that. Brrrrrrrrr!) Cheers, and warm thoughts to all!