Fall is in the air. The leaves are turning bright orange and crimson. The air is crisp on my morning walks. It’s definitely time to warm up with a steamy cup or bowl of soup. How can we put all the flavors of fall fruit and vegetables in one delicious […]
Super Soups and Stews
Yukon Gold Potato Soup
Comments are DisabledWhen the weather dips, there’s nothing more satisfying than a steamy bowl of soup. Creamy ones are my comfort foods–like this one I call Yukon Gold Potato soup. It is close to being a stew with creamed potatoes, carrots, corn and delightful seasonings. And so easy to make. I have […]
Golden Red Lentil Soup
Comments are DisabledMy favorite soups are the kind that fill me up with one bowl. Which is why I probably love the creamy kinds best. Though anything creamy and warm just automatically becomes one of my comfort foods. That’s why I love red lentils. They are always so smooth whenever you cook […]
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Comments are DisabledCan a bowl of soup help you lose weight? A recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that soup eaters tend to weigh less and have smaller waistlines than those who don’t eat soup very often. Of course, not all soups are created equal. Many soups can undermine our health […]
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup
Comments are DisabledWhen I made the switch to vegetarian cooking, Campbell’s mushroom soup was a staple in my kitchen. It became my favorite sauce over burgers, in casseroles and for a satisfying cup of soup. But in my 20’s, I discovered I was allergic to dairy–not lactose intolerant as 30 to 50 […]
Corn Chowder
1 commentMarch is coming in like a lion outside my kitchen window. As the snow is blowing and piling up outside, I need a bowl of soup to warm me up. Something steamy and chunky and creamy will hit the spot. Though I love all kinds of soup, I’ve got to […]