While corn and leeks are essential in this summery chowder, feel free to substitute potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables for some or all of the sweet potatoes. You could also mix in colorful yellow wax or purple beans with the green beans or use basil instead...
This deliciously easy soup is even better the second day, after the spices have had more time to mingle. YIELD: SERVES 6 2 cups red lentils, sorted, rinsed, and drained 1 qt. low-sodium vegetable broth 1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups) 4 celery stalks, finely...
Spicy, smoky chipotle chile powder is added to this classic bean chili recipe for a richly flavored stew that’s ready in just a half an hour. To make the chili milder, omit the chipotle powder and reduce the chili powder to 2 teaspoons. YIELD: SERVES 6 1 tsp. olive...
Mashed and whole chickpeas give an Italian-grandma-inspired soup a hearty dose of protein and fiber. Once you get the hang of making it, you can mix things up with extra vegetables and dress the soup up with Parmesan cheese or a drizzle of good olive oil. YIELD:...
serves 4 Pho, pronounced fuh, is a hearty Vietnamese soup traditionally made with beef. In this quick and tasty, albeit nontraditional, version, seitan, or wheat meat, replaces the beef. Look for seitan in the refrigerated section of natural food stores. If you can’t...
serves 4 Frozen stir-fry vegetables are the secret to the speed of preparing this flavorful Asian soup. If you have extra time, chop some fresh vegetables to replace the frozen ones. Celery, carrots, and bok choy are good choices. Snow peas make a good addition as...
serves 4 Cucumber and avocado team up for a refreshing chilled soup that is light yet rich-tasting and creamy. This recipe makes enough for four small bowls to serve as a lovely first course but can easily be doubled if you want more soup. I think the radish makes an...
serves 4 to 6 If you prefer your gazpacho more on the spicy side, begin with a spicy tomato-vegetable juice, such as Spicy Hot V8, or serve with the Tabasco bottle handy, so hot-food lovers can spice the soup to their own taste. (Note: Since this soup benefits from...
serves 4 Red lentils are the quickest-cooking variety of lentils, making them an ideal candidate for a quick soup. Curry powder adds an Indian flavor, making this soup reminiscent of dal, the savory lentil and bean dish of India. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1...
serves 4 To brighten the flavor of the soup slightly, add a splash of sherry during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Another nice change is to use different herbs, according to preference and what’s available. One suggestion is to substitute fresh dill for both the...
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