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, […]

This is a delicious soup worth all of the steps. The tomato stock gives this brothy soup a great depth of flavor. Nice with Romaine and Avocado Salad (page 31) with fresh hot tortillas.   2 tablespoons oil  1 medium onion, 1” slices 3-4 cloves garlic, unpeeled  10-12 Roma tomatoes  6 cups of tomato stock […]

The fresh taste of the vegetables is what makes this soup so appealing. A very flexible soup since you can use nearly any vegetables you have on hand.   2 cups vegetable broth 1 chopped onion or combine with leeks, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized […]

A brothy, low-calorie vegetable soup that is fast, simple to put together, and very filling. Especially good when you feel like a having a light, but soothing, meal. The vegetable selection can vary according to what you have on hand.   2 teaspoons canola oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing  ½ cup onion, […]

There is a time and place for home-made stock, particularly if you cannot find a prepared stock with a blend of vegetables that suits your tastes and needs. Making stocks is not difficult, but you must plan ahead to be successful. Save leftover vegetable trimmings from cooking. They can be frozen until needed. Only save […]

Great for using in soups or sauces. 1 tablespoon oil or ½ cup of vegetable broth 1 onion, peeled, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped  2 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped  4-6 mushrooms, cremini or white  1 jalapeño, halved, seeds removed  1 bunch scallions, all parts, chopped  4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed  2 tablespoons tomato […]