Red lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre and protein, and they cook from dried in no time. Serve with hot sauce for drizzling over top and warm naan for dipping into the soft egg yolk. Cost: $3 per serving
This flavourful soup is packed with vitamins A, C and E, which help bolster the immune system.
Rotolo is a Tuscan dish that roughly translates to “scroll” or “coil,” traditionally assembled with homemade sheet pasta, greens, ricotta and Parmesan all rolled up and baked in tomato sauce. Here, we’ve given it a twist by using a white sauce with peas, duck confit and hazelnuts.
Beat the spring blues with this sunny and bright orange soup. It's as flavourful as it is good for you. For a pretty presentation, sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and drizzle with a little more sesame oil.
Simmering whole shanks adds tons of flavour from the bones, and the rich gelatin from any marrow gives the soup body. To round out the meal, serve with a side of couscous.
