This soup is perfect when you need something quick and easy to prepare. The best part is that it tastes like you spent hours preparing it. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 small onion, finely diced  1 clove garlic, finely diced  ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped  1 small potato, […]

This may very well be the best lentil soup of all time. For a variation, use 2 cups cooked rice instead of the pasta.   1 cup pasta, any (small or mini works well, but break up any long pastas, like spaghetti) 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1½ cups onion, […]

Serve this soothing soup with a good, crusty bread.   2 tablespoons oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 small onion, diced  1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced  ½ red bell pepper, diced  ½-1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced  1-3 stalks celery, diced 1 large potato, peeled and diced 3 carrots, peeled, diced  2 […]

This soup is infused with the soothing scent of cumin. Serve with a salad and Masa Dumplings (page 271).   1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 onion, diced  1 small red bell pepper, diced  1 stalk of celery, diced 1 carrot, peeled, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced  1-2 jalapeño […]

Creamy pureed potatoes give this light, wholesome soup extra body. 1 tablespoon oil or ½ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  8 cups vegetable broth  1 medium onion, diced 1 leek or shallot, chopped 2 celery stalks, diced  1 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional or to taste)  6 cups potatoes, chopped  1 cup frozen corn 2½ cup […]

This wholesome potato soup, with its delicate sweetness from the leeks, gets its smooth, richness from the cashew cream.   1 ¼ cups raw cashews, soaked and blended  1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 clove garlic, minced  1 cup celery, diced  4 cups russet potatoes (about 2 large) peeled and […]

This is a hearty, vegetable soup that can be the centerpiece of a meal and excellent for cold nights. A slice of cornbread is the perfect companion.   1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 onion, diced  1-2 cloves garlic, minced  1 jalapeño, finely diced 2 carrots, peeled, diced  1 stalk […]

This is perfect for a simple lunch or dinner. The cashew cream adds rich flavor and a creamy texture. Hot, crusty whole grain bread makes for a perfect meal.   1 tablespoon of oil or ¼ cup of vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 cup of leeks, washed well, chopped  1 medium carrot, peeled, diced  1 […]

A fresh tomato soup to warm you up on cold nights, this recipe can either be made thin and smooth or chunky and thick. Try it with a pan of Simple Bread (page 283) and a crisp Romaine Salad (page 34).   6 sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed  2 cups of boiling water or broth […]

This is a good and simple soup to put together. You can use any greens that you have on hand. Serve with pita toasts (page 272).   1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 small onion, diced 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 stalk of celery, finely diced 1 carrot, peeled, […]