Soups – Health Continuum

Vegetable Stock

Today, June 18th, is International Day of Sustainable Gastronomy, which is about reducing food waste, valuing local produce and understanding the cultural importance of food. The initiative aims to improve food security, promote agricultural development and preserve biodiversity. To celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day, I am re-posting my vegetable stock recipe. When I make stock, nothing goes […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Brothy Bean Soup

This brothy bean soup is simple, healthy, and delicious. Made with 2 cups of dry white beans soaked overnight, natural veggie stock, a parsnip, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, a few peppery spices, and a chunk of parmesan cheese, the broth in this soup is the star. I do not recommend making the soup with canned […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Soups

Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

One bowl of this lentil sweet potato soup is a complete healthy meal. Packed with protein, fibre, iron, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates, it has everything that your body needs. For that extra protein boost, I topped the lentils with a jar of chickpeas. Sweet potatoes are particularly abundant in beta carotin, vitamin C, manganese and […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Cream of tomato soup

Here’s a fall soup that I made with fresh ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp. It’s the soup that is commonly known as “Cream of Tomato Soup“, except this one isn’t from a Campbell’s can (if you remember) and it isn’t made with dairy cream. For a velvety-creamy texture and subtle nuttiness, I used raw cashews. […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Tuscan bean soup

This soup is a variation of the Tuscan bean soups from the Tuscany region of Italy. Along with cooked white beans, I made it with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, farro, ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp, herbs and lots of fresh spinach. To keep it all tasty and Mediterranean, I sautéed the vegetables, herbs and farro […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Pumpkin Apple Soup

This is a simple soup made with basic fall ingredients: pumpkin; apple; onion; garlic; and vegetable stock or broth. You don’t need to add any cream. When blended with the pumpkin flesh, the apple gives the soup the perfect texture and taste. However, be sure to use the following ratio of apple to pumpkin flesh: […]