The rich broth that comes from black beans is delicious. This is a chunky, flavorful vegetable soup. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 cup leeks, chopped  ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained or you can use homemade  2 […]

A hearty, rich and satisfying chili that is perfect for the whole family. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 medium onion, diced  ½ cup red bell pepper, diced  1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced  1 Poblano peppers, seeded and diced  1 tablespoon garlic, minced  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes  2 […]

A savory, creamy broth soup that is simple to make but full of rich flavor. Serve with whole-wheat crusty bread. 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  1 medium onion, finely diced  1 medium carrot, peeled, diced  1 teaspoon salt  ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste  ¼ teaspoon celery salt or […]

This soup serves only about four people. If you are planning to feed a larger crowd, you will need to double the ingredients. 8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped  4 cups broccoli florets  ½ cup onion, diced  4 cups vegetable broth  ½-1 clove garlic, minced or dried garlic flakes 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire ⅛ teaspoon […]

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 […]