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Easy Wholesome Tomato Soup with Cheddar Bay Dumplings for Cozy Nights

A bowl of tomato soup with fluffy cheddar dumplings floating on top, the kind of meal that feels like home in a spoon. The dumplings absorb the creamy broth while staying light, making this something worth making on any cold evening.

Mexican Meatball Soup is a hearty and tasty meal made with beef broth, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and tender meatballs. It's great for a cozy meal on a cold day or when you want a Mexican taste.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/3 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup grated onion. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 6 cups beef broth. 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz. 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz. 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1 lime, juiced. Avocado slices, for garnish. Tortilla strips, for garnish. Sour cream, for garnish.

Instructions: Ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl. Mix everything together well. Make little meatballs out of the mixture. Slowly heat up the beef broth in a big pot over medium-low heat. Carefully add the meatballs to the broth that is already simmering. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked. Put corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes in the pot. Keep cooking for five more minutes. Add the lime juice and chopped cilantro. If you need to, change the seasoning. Add sour cream, avocado slices, and tortilla strips on top of the hot dish to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A delicious and satisfying keto-friendly recipe featuring roasted pumpkin, fresh sage, and zucchini noodles. This low-carb dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional.

Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Add diced pumpkin to a baking sheet along with minced garlic, chopped sage, salt, and pepper. Top with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast the pumpkin in an oven that has already been heated for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is soft and slightly caramelized. Set the big skillet over medium-low heat and add the rest of the olive oil. Cook for 34 minutes, until the noodles are just barely tender after adding the spiralized zucchini. Mix the roasted pumpkin with the zucchini noodles in the pan. Sprinkle to mix. If you want, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the hot dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Soup with potatoes, garlic, and leeks that is creamy and full of flavor. It is served in bright red bowls. This hearty soup is great for a cozy meal.

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and diced. 3 cloves of garlic, minced. 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced. 6 cups vegetable broth. 1 cup milk. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fresh chives for garnish.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. To make the leeks soft, add minced garlic and saut them for a while. Bring the vegetable broth and diced potatoes to a boil. Turn down the heat, cover, and let the potatoes cook until they are soft. Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender. Add the milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for five more minutes. Put it in two red bowls and top with fresh chives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes