Pacific Natural Foods Organic Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
I have failed you all on week 2 of food planning. Which also means I had no lunch at work today. Back in the beginning of my job here, however, I squirreled away tons of oatmeal in my cabinets (pre-Paleo...) and as it would turn out, some soup! I hadn't had it before and I'm pretty sure I only bought it because it was on sale. (It's one of the 17.6 oz ones that they carry at - you guessed it - Whole Foods. This predictability thing has got to stop...)
Into a mug it went, and into the microwave. It came out nice, thick, and creamy. It's tangy, but has nice small chunks remaining of the red pepper. Typically I'm skeptical about canned/boxed soups, because I feel like they're full of fake stuff and that I shouldn't have been so lazy as to not make my own.
Here's why I'll buy from this company again, when I'm feeling lazy enough to not make my own:
A. They created their own program to "Certify to the Source". Basically, they trace the origins of every ingredient in their products, ensuring that what they're telling you they're selling you actually is what it's supposed to be.
B. They have a soup for every diet or allergy that's out there and they're very visibly labeled: Corn Free, Dairy Free, Fat Free, Gluten Free, Kosher Dairy, Kosher Parve, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free, Yeast Free, and those that Promote Heart Health.
C. They're actually a good example of a sustainable company:
- Dairy cows are fed an organic, vegetarian diet, without antibiotics or growth hormones, and are open pastured
- They use aseptic packaging, which is recyclable, and doesn't require as many raw materials to create.
- They believe in being organic leaders for farming practices in Oregon
I can't wait to try out some of their other soups!
Thanks for Reading!
CJ
Hey Christina,
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Thanks!
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What type of recipes are you looking for? Are there any specific foods you like, or don't like?
If you're still transitioning, it's tough to cut all the bad stuff out all at once, and a good way to make that transition is to use coconut milk with things. It's full of healthy fats, makes things a little sweeter, and goes with just about everything!
What else? Spices are your best friends - they'll make the same chicken taste totally different on two different nights. Oh, and good barbeque sauce without any High Fructose Corn Syrup is good for making pulled pork or chicken, which is easy and lasts for a good while!
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