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...
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,...
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....
This hearty Mexican stew is flavored with mild pasilla chiles, which are sold dried in small packages. The garnishes make for a fun meal that lets everyone at the table customize their serving according to taste.YIELD: SERVES 4POSOLE2 4- to 5-inch dried pasilla...
This chili showcases ingredients that early explorers discovered in the New World—pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, and lima beans. Sprinkle diced avocado and chopped red onion on top for a flavorful garnish. For stovetop prep, all of the ingredients except the avocado and...
This exotically-flavored stew is made with easy-tofind spices and ingredients, including prepared lentil soup. It can be stretched to feed a crowd when ladled over rice, couscous, quinoa, or potatoes.YIELD: SERVES 61 Tbs. olive oil1 cup chopped onion3 cloves garlic,...
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:...
Tempeh bacon crumbles turn a carb-heavy potato salad into a more balanced side dish offering, and add great flavor. Be careful when using Liquid Smoke to flavor the tempeh as using more than the recommended amount may yield an overly smoky flavor. YIELD: SERVES 12...
This salad calls for tatsoi and mizuna, two specialty Japanese greens that complement the flavors in the dressing. Shredded Napa cabbage and watercress will also work and are easier to find in supermarkets. YIELD: SERVES 4 SESAME DRESSING 3 Tbs. roasted sesame oil 2...