Vegan "Hamburger Helper" Soup for Superbowl
#SundaySupper

We are a house full of sickies at the moment. First was my sister, who came home for the Christmas break with a nasty case of whooping cough on top of a cold. Then my stepbrother fell, then my mom - both of whom (with the help of lots of lemon tea and TLC) finally managed to "sleep it off". I was counting my lucky stars that I was dodging the "booger bullets" left, right and centre. That was, until I started working.

You see, my new job is a cook at a nearby private school. With only forty kids, it's a tiny place, which means that if something comes in, it's not leaving until it's thoroughly done the rounds. I adore the school - the kids are so cute and sharp, the staff are super-friendly, helpful and never make anyone feel like a bother (even me with my constant "where do you keep...?" queries) and did I mention, I get paid to cook! Bonus points go to the fact that it's a Montessori system, which I grew up in, and I get to watch the impact it has on the kids as they grow and mature. Buuuuutttt... as I mentioned, it's a tiny place (two units in a plaza combined), which means no escape from the germs. A couple little ones were coming off the flu, and while I was "observing" the classes both of them Velcroed themselves to me. Adorable, but not being a mother (therefore immune to childhood disease) I brought home more than a full heart and an employment form.

Needless to say, the past few weeks have been full of warming, comforting soup. From the 5 minute "out of a can" quick fixes on days where the couch was more welcome than the kitchen to the hearty, stick to your ribs bowls like this one, we had no shortage of variety! For today's #SundaySupper Superbowl Party, I opted to share a real "super" bowl of flavour, texture and nutrients! It's packed with vegetables and pasta, as well as grated vegan "Parmesan cheese" and crumbled Herbed Italian Meatless MiniBalls (keeping with the Superbowl "cocktail" food mentality). Barely held together with vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, it's like a grownup, vegan version of Hamburger Helper that your mom never made. Comfort food that's perfect for watching the big game, downing your sorrows after a loss, celebrating a win or simply soothing a sore throat after too much yelling at the TV!


So, what else is on the table for this Superbowl #SundaySupper? Check out the list of this week's participants below, and enjoy the game (or at least the multimillion dollar commercial slots and the halftime concert :-D )

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:

• All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
• Arancinis from My Cute Bride
• Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
• Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
• Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
• Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni?s Food
• Buttermilk Fried Pickles from Mooshu Jenne
• Cheeseburger Bites from Momma?s Meals
• Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
• Chorizo and Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates in a Smokey Tomato Sauce from The Roxx Box
• Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
• Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
• Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue?s Nutrition Buzz
• #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
• Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
• Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
• Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
• Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
• Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
• Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
• Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
• Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy?s Recipes and Writings
• Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
• Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D?s Books and Cooks
• Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
• Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
• Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
• Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:

• Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
• Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders from The Foodie Army Wife
• Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
• Four Quarters ?Grilled? Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bleu Cheese Veggie Slaw from Mama.Mommy.Mom
• Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita?s Cocina
• Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
• Ham and Cheese Sliders from Hip Foodie Mom
• Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
• Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
• Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
• Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Vegan ?Hamburger Helper? Soup from What Smells So Good?

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:

• Marshmallow Caramel Corn from Mom?s Test Kitchen
• Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
• Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
• Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
• Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
• Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey

#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape:  10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday, February 3rd to talk all about our Super Bowl Recipes!  We?ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world.  Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun.  Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.  Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos!


Vegan "Hamburger Helper" Soup
Serves 8
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, sliced thinly
1/4 green bell pepper, diced
2 medium mushrooms, halved and sliced
15 green beans, cut into 3/4" pieces
1/4 cup white wine
5 cups vegetable stock
14 oz can diced tomatoes with onion (or add 1/4 diced onion to the vegetables) (I used Hunt's)
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp vegan Parmesan topping (I used Galaxy Foods)
16 Herbed Italian Meatless MiniBalls, thawed and crumbled
1 1/2 cups "Smart" (white whole wheat) macaroni

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic (and onion if using), carrot and pepper.
3. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and beans and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the wine, stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat, stir in the thyme, celery seed, onion powder and vegan Parmesan and simmer until carrots are done - about 30 minutes.
7. Stir in the crumbled MiniBalls and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente (if freezing) or cooked through (if eating fresh).

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 158.1
Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 886.8 mg
Total Carbs: 25.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
Protein: 6.3 g

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