Source: kitchen.aromaprovokator.ruTired of thinking what to cook every day? Here are 20 delicious and simple lunch recipes for every day. We've specially curated easy-to-follow and very versatile dishes!
1. Cheesy Cream Soup with Rice and Chicken
Source: shefcook.ruThis soup is much heartier and more interesting than a regular cheese soup.
You will need: 350 g chicken, 180 g cooked rice, 60 g onion, 300 g potatoes, 20 g butter, 240 g processed cheese, 100 g hard cheese, 130 g carrots, spices.
Preparation: Clean the chicken, boil until cooked, and remove it from the broth. Cut potatoes, carrots, and onions into arbitrary pieces and boil. After 7 minutes, return the chicken and add the cooked rice. After another 3 minutes, grate all the cheese into the soup and continue to cook until it melts. Blend everything with an immersion blender, add spices and a little butter.
2. Pumpkin Cream Soup
Source: yandex.ruThis soup has such a vibrant and appetizing color, it's irresistible!
You will need: 450 g pumpkin, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 300 ml water, 100 ml cream, vegetable oil, paprika, nutmeg, spices.
Preparation: Cut potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots into cubes of the same size and place them in a pot. Add chopped fried onions with spices and garlic, and pour in water. Cook the soup over medium heat for about 25 minutes, remove from heat, and blend with an immersion blender. Add cream and bring the mixture to a boil again.
3. Mushroom Cream Soup
Source: vernerfit.comLet's add another delightful and aromatic cream soup to our collection of everyday lunch recipes!
You will need: 400 g mushrooms, 1 L water, 1 potato, 1 onion, herbs and spices, 200 ml cream, vegetable oil, baguette.
Preparation: Sauté chopped mushrooms with onion, and boil a large potato in water until tender. Drain some of the water to adjust consistency, and blend everything together with an immersion blender. Add warm cream, bring the soup to a boil, season, and serve with herbs and baguette.
4. Turkey with Vegetables
Source: timeshare-ok.ruThigh meat is best as it's slightly fattier.
You will need: 700 g turkey, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 tsp paprika, spices, garlic, herbs, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into medium cubes, coat in spices, and let sit for 10 minutes. Finely julienne the vegetables. Sauté the turkey in oil until golden brown, add the vegetables, and simmer until cooked through, covered. Finally, add spices, crushed garlic, and chopped herbs.
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5. Smoked Chicken and Pasta Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruThis is a great full main course for lunch that can be taken with you and eaten cold.
You will need: 200 g pasta, 2 smoked fillets, 8 celery stalks, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, sour cream or yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Cook the pasta, finely chop the onion and celery, and julienne the chicken and bell pepper. Mix everything, add herbs if desired. Dress the salad with sour cream or yogurt just before eating.
6. Chicken, Beetroot, and Feta Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruAn original and light everyday lunch when you don't want heavy food.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2 beetroots, 5 tbsp rice, 2 pickled cucumbers, 1 red onion, 50 g feta, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp horseradish, pepper.
Preparation: Cook rice, beetroot, and chicken in advance. Dice all vegetables and fillet finely and mix the salad. Crumble feta into it and dress with mayonnaise, horseradish, and spices.
7. Chicken and Avocado Salad
Source: kulinarka-tv.ruA very light yet satisfying recipe with Indian notes.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 1 avocado, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 1 onion, lettuce leaves, a bunch of cilantro, 2 tbsp yogurt, 4 tbsp olive oil, spices, lemon.
Preparation: Finely chop the chicken and marinate in half of the yogurt with spices and vegetable oil. Chop the vegetables, blanch the onion with boiling water, and fry the fillet. Mix everything with lettuce leaves and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix the remaining yogurt with oil, lemon juice, zest, herbs, and spices, and dress the salad.
8. Canned Fish Salad without Mayonnaise
Source: koolinar.ruIf you periodically change the vegetables in the recipe, you can eat this salad for lunch every day!
You will need: 1 can of canned fish, 300 g radishes, 2 eggs, 0.5 can of corn, green onions, 150 g sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Slice the radishes, and cut the boiled eggs into half-rings. Mash the canned fish with a fork and mix everything with corn. Mix sour cream with mustard and spices, dress the salad, and sprinkle with green onions.
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9. Chickpea Salad with Cottage Cheese
Source: gotovim-doma.ruA very satisfying lunch to keep you full until evening.
You will need: 200 g cooked chickpeas, 5 cherry tomatoes, 100 g granular cottage cheese, herbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of half a lemon, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut cherry tomatoes into wedges, mix with chickpeas, and pour dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and spices for 10 minutes. Add cottage cheese and chopped herbs, and mix the salad.
10. Chicken Soup with Celery, Apples, and Curry
Source: dailylenta.ruIt only seems exotic, but it's a perfectly simple, quick, and inexpensive dish for lunch.
You will need: 3 chicken fillets, 6 chicken thighs, 1 package celery stalks, 4 green apples, 2 onions, 2 tbsp curry, 200 ml heavy cream, herbs.
Preparation: Pour 2.5 L of water over chicken thighs and bring to a boil. Add fillets and herbs, and simmer the broth over low heat for about half an hour. Remove and shred the chicken, sauté the onion with curry, and finely chop and sauté apples and celery separately. Leave 1.5 L of broth, add all ingredients to it, simmer for 10 minutes, pour in cream, and blend with an immersion blender. A little chicken meat can be reserved for serving.
11. Tomato Soup with Couscous
Source: obrazovannayasova2.ruBeef is best for this soup, but you can use any meat.
You will need: 700 g meat, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 400 g crushed canned tomatoes, 1/3 cup couscous, 1 cup peas, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices, garlic, and herbs.
Preparation: Boil beef broth, add an onion, carrot, and celery to it, and leave covered. Finely chop the second onion and garlic, sauté until soft with spices, and pour in the tomatoes.
Mix everything together, add to the broth with the meat, bring to a boil, and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, add peas and spices, and after 5 minutes – couscous. When the grain is cooked, season the soup with lemon juice and spices. Serve with herbs.
12. Corn Soup with Bell Pepper
Source: womo.uaFrozen or canned corn works well.
You will need: 500 g corn, 2 large bell peppers, 1 potato, 1 onion, 1 bunch cilantro, 4 cloves garlic, 200 ml heavy cream, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables and herbs. Sauté onion with garlic and bell pepper, add potato cubes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add khmeli-suneli, cilantro, and 350 g corn, pour in 1 L boiling water, and cook the soup for 10 minutes after boiling. Add cream, blend everything with an immersion blender, and sprinkle with the remaining corn kernels when serving.
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13. Creamy Soup with Millet and Oyster Mushrooms
Source: dailylenta.ruOyster mushrooms are available in every store, but not all cooks know how to use them successfully!
You will need: 2 L broth, 2/3 cup millet, 400 g oyster mushrooms, 250 ml cream, 100 g butter, 2 onions, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, garlic, herbs, 1/4 cup flour, spices.
Preparation: Dice vegetables finely and sauté in most of the butter with spices and garlic. Finally, sprinkle them with flour and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and add the oyster mushrooms separately fried in the remaining butter. Add millet, bring the soup to a boil, and cook over low heat until the grain is tender. Pour in cream, stir, and heat through.
14. Quick Processed Cheese Soup
Source: sovet-ok.ruAn excellent lunch recipe when there's no time for cooking and culinary delights!
You will need: 300 g processed cheese, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch dill, 2 tbsp butter, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and garlic, dice potatoes, and grate carrots. Sauté vegetables and pour in 1 L hot water. When it boils, salt and season the soup. Cook for another 10 minutes, add grated processed cheese, and cook until it dissolves. Sprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.
15. Lentil and Cauliflower Soup
Source: gotovim-doma.ruPerfect for cool days when you crave hearty hot food.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 500 g cauliflower, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 2 L broth, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion and celery, grate carrot, and lightly sauté them directly in the pot. Add pre-soaked lentils and pour in hot broth. Cook the soup for 20 minutes, add cauliflower florets, and season. Continue to cook until the cauliflower is tender. Blend about half of the soup with an immersion blender and pour it back in.
16. Zucchini and Cheese Soup
Source: recept-borscha.ruThis unexpected lunch will surely be a first for you!
You will need: 2 L broth, 2 zucchini, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 potatoes, 2 bell peppers, 250 g processed cheese, spices, 20 g butter.
Preparation: Sauté chopped onion with carrots in butter, then add bell pepper and zucchini for another 3-4 minutes. Boil potato cubes in broth until half-cooked, add the rest of the vegetables, season, and simmer. Add grated processed cheese and cook the soup until it completely melts.
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17. Pearl Barley and Sauerkraut Soup
Source: gotovim-doma.ruA very hearty, aromatic, and rich soup for lunch with minimal ingredients. It's best to soak pearl barley overnight in advance!
You will need: 2 L broth, 300 g sauerkraut, 0.5 cup pearl barley, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Add pearl barley and sauerkraut to boiling broth, bring to a boil, and cook over low heat until the grain is tender. Add potato cubes and continue to cook until they are done. Finally, add the sautéed onion and carrot in tomato paste to the soup, season, and cook for a couple more minutes.
18. Tomato Soup with Eggs and Spinach
Source: koolinar.ruYou can add meatballs to the soup if desired.
You will need: 2 L broth, 50 g small pasta, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 1 L tomatoes in their own juice, 1 bunch spinach, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup grated cheese, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery, add tomatoes, and simmer. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add spinach, and after another 10 minutes – remaining herbs and greens. Finally, add small pasta and cook for another 5 minutes. Mix eggs with grated cheese and evenly pour over the surface of the soup. After 3 minutes, lunch is ready!
19. Bean Soup with Rice
Source: receptykulinarov.ruWhite or red beans will work, but soak them overnight in advance!
You will need: 300 g beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 0.5 cup rice, spices, tomato sauce, herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and grate carrots and tomato. Sauté everything together with spices for about 5 minutes. Add rice to a boiling pot with cooked beans and cook everything together for about 20 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables, a little tomato sauce to taste, spices, and herbs. In 10-15 minutes, the soup will be ready.
20. Cold Beetroot Soup (Kholodnik)
Source: cookingplus.ruServe it with sour cream and a boiled egg. An excellent and very simple option for an everyday lunch!
You will need: 2 L water, 2 beetroots, 4 cucumbers, a bunch of green onions, a bunch of dill, juice of 1 lemon, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Pour water over peeled beetroots and boil until soft. Then let the broth cool, and grate the beetroots on a coarse grater. Julienne the cucumbers and finely chop the herbs. Return everything to the broth, season with lemon juice, and add spices and sugar to taste.