******Space is limited, you MUST register for this event*****

Warm up this winter with a plant-powered soup demo by Culinary Nutrition Instructor, Sonia Verrilli-Jabon BA, MA. Attendees will get a front row seat to 'see' how she creates her InstaSoul Satisfying Lentil Soup. Additionally, you will learn the secrets to whipping up a hearty, "heal-your-body" soup along with the benefits of every ingredient that goes into it---and yes, there will be samples for you to try! Sonia will be using her Instant Pot to create this delicious recipe, but she will provide stovetop instructions for anyone who does not have an Instant Pot. 

Both gluten-free "friendly" and regular sourdough focaccia will be served, courtesy of Sonia. 

Sonia is a Certified Culinary Nutritionist & Fitness Coach, Wellness Cooking Instructor, and the Founder of Beets & Biscotti. She founded Beets & Biscotti to encourage the use of nutrient dense ingredients that fuel and heal the body holistically, without sacrificing taste (and it usually includes a pinch of dark chocolate and a smidgen of fun). She is an educator and advocate for whole foods, wellness, fitness, and family!

Allergy & Dietary Disclaimer

While the base recipe is intended to be plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free, samples are prepared in a kitchen that may come into contact with wheat, diary, soy, tree nuts, and peanuts.

Featured Ingredients: Lentils, zucchini, kale, carrots, celery, tomatoes, garlic, onion, balsamic vinegar, various fresh herbs and spices, vegetable broth. Optional add-ins: red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, parmiggiano (Parmesan cheese), turmeric, black pepper.   

Attendees with severe food allergies should exercise caution. If you have a specific ingredient concern, please feel free to reach out to Victoria at the Westfield Library at vpawlicki@wmlnj.org.