LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2023

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Lighten Up Take a break from holiday indulgences with a better-for-you soup you can throw together with ingredients on hand in less than an hour. Serve it with a no-alcohol beer for a light, yet satisfying, meal.

BY CAROL DUDAR

DUMPLING SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS & BOK CHOY P. 242 There’s a lot going on in this soup—meaty mushrooms, juicy dumplings, umami-­ rich broth—so you’re going to want a crisp lager to cool and refresh the palate. Clausthaler Premium Non-Alcoholic ( LCBO 589549, 500 mL, $2.55 ) is a terrific choice, especially at lunchtime or if you’re looking for a buzz-free beverage.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER; FOOD STYLING BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT; PROP STYLING BY STACEY SMITHERS

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