I first tried Bolthouse many years ago and then became reintroduced to the brand when I visited my local Costco. The "samplings" got me and of course I then had to usher my husband over and he became a fan too. Recently the wonderful company sent me 4 bottles to try and I am in love with the one I had the least expectations on. I love carrots but it's usually the vegetable that acts as a filler in every vegetable medley I purchase, that I started to take it for granted. I tasted the juice and learned that not all carrots are created equal. My carrots from the baby to the large are missing the Bolthouse touch! The sweetness is unbelievable but not derived from sugar or some unholy syrup.....just the carrot. I know the bottle in the front stated clearly 100% Carrot Juice but I still flipped the thing around looking for further contents and then saw the ingredient list: Carrot!
I stopped drinking bottled vegetable juices because most taste like they took the oldest and not so prime vegetables to create the juice, and like a bad grape makes a bad wine, bad veggies make horrific juices! I should not have to pinch my nose to drink something that is suppose to be healthy and good for me, to then have it repeat on me after.....sort of like, "surprise, you pinched your nose, but here I come, back so you can taste my awfulness!". Bolthouse juices have none of that. They are good from the blends to just the plain ones like this 100% Carrot juice.
Being that today was #MeatlessMonday, I looked at my left-overs and got creative. I have diced plum tomatoes, wild rice, and some Thyme left over from the crackers I baked. It's the last real cold day we will have in California this week, so I want to make the most of it!
Let's Begin....
Soup Base (great portion for Lunch Time):
1/4 a cup of Bolthouse's 100%Carrot Juice
1/4 a cup of canned Diced Tomatoes. I used Plum Tomatoes that have been canned with Basil (unsalted)
Fresh Thyme
Smoked Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional- Dash of Oregano before serving
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I put the above all together in a pot and just bring it to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Once it's done, I paired it with the Herby Cheese Crackers I baked. You can find my Herby Cheese crackers recipe here: http://wp.me/p2B5Rd-Dh
Now, for dinner, I wanted something a little more hearty. I used the above soup base but went up to 1/2 a cup of the 100% Carrot Juice from Bolthouse and 1/2 a cup of the Tomatoes. I added 1/2 a pat of unsalted butter, smoked salt and pepper medley to taste, and a dash of oregano. Let that come to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
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I had some left-over wild rice I made over the weekend and added 1/4 cup to the soup base, along with 4 ounces of diced fresh zucchini. I brought that back up to a simmer and cooked it until the zucchini was the texture I desired. To serve, I added some parmesan cheese and a few of the crackers I baked earlier. Done! You can get creative by using wheat pasta, fresh kale to any vegetables that need attention from fresh to even frozen ones. A Meatless Monday meal that takes 10 to 12 minutes to make and is not only filling but delicious! Enjoy!
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Visit Bolthouse and their Countless Juice Selections, Juices from Blends to the Plain; to Cafe drinks and even Protein ones:
- Say hello to the Carrot on-line: http://www.bolthouse.com/product/100carrot
- Veggies and Fruits on Twitter- https://twitter.com/bolthousefarms
- Visit Fun Bolthouse Crew on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bolthousefarms
- Catch the pics on Instagram- http://instagram.com/bolthousefarms
- Save $1.50 off any bottle here: http://www.bolthouse.com/instagram
Next time, I will be reviewing the juices from 100% Pomegrante juice to Multi-V Goodness Smoothie.
I received the above product free of charge from Bolthouse Farms. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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