a

Menu

    VEGETARIAN PHO (VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP)

    VEGETARIAN PHO (VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP)

    The national soup of Vietnam is a bowl of rice noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts swimming in a fragrant broth.YIELD: SERVES 6BROTH6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth3 large shallots, sliced (1 cup)½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed3...
    SWISS CHARD, WHITE BEAN & POTATO SOUP

    SWISS CHARD, WHITE BEAN & POTATO SOUP

    This soup may very well become your go-to winter weeknight dinner, it’s so quick and so easy. Adding a few chunky pieces of potato gives it a hearty feel, and you can substitute any greens you have on hand for the chard.YIELD: SERVES 63 cups cooked or 2 15-oz. cans...
    SPLIT PEA, FENNEL & SPINACH SOUP

    SPLIT PEA, FENNEL & SPINACH SOUP

    Old-fashioned split pea soup gets a modern update with fresh and dried fennel and a last-minute addition of baby spinach that also brightens the soup’s color.YIELD: SERVES 82 cups chopped fresh fennel (1 bulb)1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)3 cloves garlic, minced (1...
    SPICY PEANUT STEW

    SPICY PEANUT STEW

    This West African stew gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanut butter and chile-laced chopped tomatoes. It’s served over rice and garnished with watercress for a one-dish meal.YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 celery stalk,...
    SMOKY VEGETABLE & WHEAT BERRY STEW

    SMOKY VEGETABLE & WHEAT BERRY STEW

    Wheat berries and dried white beans are cooked directly within this long-simmering soup, lending body and flavor to the broth. Feel free to substitute other beans for the white beans—heirloom varieties work especially well.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup dried white beans2 Tbs....