Curried Kabocha Squash and Chickpea Soup Makes 9 1/2 cups (2.375 mL) Kabocha squash is a Japanese variety of winter squash with a hard shell and deep orange-yellow flesh. Although the skin is hard, it need not be peeled, as it’s edible and will soften as it…

Classic Split Pea Soup Makes 9 cups (2.25 L) Served with a wholesome bread and salad, this protein-rich soup satisfies the heartiest appetites. A 2-cup (500 mL) portion provides 24 grams of protein, along with iron, other minerals, and folate. Freeze leftovers in…

Carrot, Lemon Grass, and Basil Soup Makes 8 cups (2 L) Native to India and Sri Lanka, lemon grass is a tropical grass that has a citrus flavour without the sourness associated with lemons. The leafy, long-stemmed, aromatic stalks are popular in Thai cuisine and are…