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4. When soup has finished blending, carefully remove lid—soup will
be hot. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup):
Calories 195 (67% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 4g • fat 15g • sat. fat 8g
• chol. 40mg • sod. 439mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 2g
Herbed Balsamic Dressing
If you’d like to use fresh herbs, double the amount of each of the
dried ingredients.
Makes about 2 cups
2
garlic cloves, peeled
2
tablespoons dried basil
1
teaspoon dried oregano
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
¾
cup balsamic vinegar
1
1
/
3
cups extra virgin olive oil
1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the blender jar.
Secure lid.
2. Select High and blend until fully mixed and emulsified,
about 30 to 40 seconds.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. If not using right away,
store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 171 (95% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 19g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 149mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 0g
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
You might crave chicken tenders after tasting this dressing—it’s
loaded with flavors reminiscent of the classic childhood combo.
Makes about 2 cups
1
small lemon
1
small shallot (about 2 ounces), peeled and halved
3
tablespoons honey
1
tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
¼
cup white wine vinegar
1
teaspoon kosher salt
½
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
cup extra virgin olive oil
1. With a vegetable peeler, remove the zest of the lemon, being
very careful not to include any of the bitter white pith. Put lemon
peel into the blender jar.
2. Juice the peeled lemon. Add juice to the blender along with the
remaining ingredients, in the order listed. Secure lid.
3. Select High and blend until fully mixed and emulsified, about 1
minute.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. If not using right away,
store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 136 (88% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 156mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g