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March 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 92

March 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 92

Recipes

  • Irish Potato Soup
  • Espresso Energy Bites

Articles

  • Five to Thrive Foundational Supplements for Health
  • Turn Hair Loss on Its Head with These Natural Remedies
  • Think Wisely: Women-Owned Brands
  • For the Love of Organics: Coffee
  • Earth Watch
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Irish Potato Soup

Coconut Free
Sugar Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Legume Free
Seed Free
Grain Free Diet
Egg Free
Primal
Irish Potato Soup Recipe

Potato soup can get pretty fancy these days, but we’re revisiting its roots, which lie in simple pantry ingredients. This soup comes together quickly in just one pot on the stovetop, creating a cozy bowl perfect for snuggling up with on a cool night. And if you want to “fancify” it a little, we’ve also offered suggestions for plenty of delicious toppings.

50 minutes
3 tablespoons organic Irish butter
1 large organic yellow onion, finely chopped
1 1⁄2 pounds organic russet potatoes (~2 large), peeled and cut into 1/2 - 3/4-inch cubes
1 (32-ounce) container organic vegetable broth
1 Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Organic Bay Leaf
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Thyme
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
1⁄2 cup organic whole milk
Optional toppings
Shredded organic Irish cheddar cheese
Organic sour cream or Greek yogurt
Crispy Natural Grocers Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon pieces
Minced organic parsley, chives, or other organic herbs
Fried organic potato slices
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, 7-8 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper and increase the heat to high to bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk, cooking for two minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  4. Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender and blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, place the soup in a blender, only filling the blender halfway. Remove the center cap of the lid and cover with a kitchen towel before blending; you may need to do this in batches.
  5. Top with optional toppings and serve immediately.
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Espresso Energy Bites

Sugar Free
Gluten Free
Legume Free
Seed Free
Dairy Free
Grain Free Diet
Egg Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo Diet
Primal

These Espresso Energy Bites will give you a delicious little lift. Made with whole, real ingredients, they are a snap to put together and make a great snack. Not a fan of espresso? No problem! Just sub your favorite brewed Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Coffee and finely ground coffee for the espresso, or you can even sub decaf for a delicious treat without the buzz.

15 minutes
7 large pitted Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Medjool Dates, roughly chopped
6-8 ounces brewed Natural Grocers Brand Organic Espresso Roast
1 1⁄4 cups Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cashews, Pecans, or Almonds (or a combination)
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Fine Shredded Coconut
1 1⁄2 tablespoons finely ground Natural Grocers Brand Organic Espresso Roast beans
1⁄8 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
1⁄4 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Fair Trade Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips (optional)
Optional for topping
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cocoa Powder or Fine Shredded Coconut
  1. Soak the dates in brewed espresso for 5 minutes (10 minutes if your dates are especially dry).  Drain the dates and discard (or drink) the espresso.
  2. Combine the nuts and dates in a food processor and process, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the mixture begins to clump together. Add the vanilla, coconut, ground espresso beans, and salt. Process until well incorporated. If adding chocolate chips, stir them in now.  
  3. Roll about 1 tablespoon of the “dough” into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. If you’d like, roll each ball in shredded coconut or dust with cocoa powder.  
  4. For the best taste, let the bites rest for at least an hour in the refrigerator to allow the coffee flavor to bloom and the flavors to meld. Store bites in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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