Stir It Up: Real Food, Real Easy, In Video Lessons

Welcome to Stir It Up — a growing collection of cooking videos created especially for health educators and the audiences they serve. Each episode features delicious, healthful recipes that are budget-minded, practical, and enjoyable, from quick snacks and fresh salads to comforting soups, satisfying entrées, simple desserts, and refreshing beverages. Beyond the recipes themselves, we're focused on building real-world cooking skills — the kind that help people gain confidence in the kitchen, cook more often at home, and make nourishing choices that last a lifetime. Have a request? Let us know!

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/28/26 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 3/28/26

Lentil Soup

This hearty soup cooks in 30 minutes. Lentils don't need soaking, providing a wealth of nutrients and fiber. The variety of veggies, including mushrooms, curly kale, carrots, and potatoes, make the soup an entire meal that is great for a weeknight.

Chicken Noodle Soup from Whole Roasted Chicken

This recipe utilizes the carcass from a roasted chicken so you get an extra meal out of your chicken. It goes together quick and is so delicious with a true home-made flavor. It is great for budget-minded weeknight meals.

Meatless Lentil Soup With Kale, Potatoes, and Mushrooms

This hearty soup cooks in 30 minutes. Lentils don't need soaking, providing a wealth of nutrients and fiber. The variety of veggies, including mushrooms, curly kale, carrots, and potatoes, make the soup an entire meal that is great for a weeknight.