Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Mushroom, black bean and barley soup

This plant-based soup, which is almost like a stew, is made with mushrooms, black beans, barley and basic vegetables. It is so good! Filled with savoury umami flavours, it is the perfect meatless winter meal in a bowl. If you don’t eat meat, black beans will provide you with plenty of plant-protein, fibre, vitamins and […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Roasted cauliflower soup

Smooth, fluffy, light and creamy without the dairy cream, this soup is world class. If you are going to make a cauliflower soup, I highly recommend that you start by roasting the cauliflower in your oven. Roasting it brings out those nutty, savoury and caramelised flavours in the vegetable. For an extra creamy soup, I […]

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Noodle dishes, Soups

Japanese noodle soup

Light and easy to digest, nutritious and satisfying … what else can I say? This Japanese noodle soup can help boost your immune system and get you through flu season. And it is delicious! The secret is the homemade vegetable stock. When I make it, I divide the stock in portions and store them in containers […]

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Beans, Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Soups

Brown lentil, bean and rice soup

Made with Borlotti beans, brown lentils, brown Basmati rice, tomatoes and vegetables, this hearty soup is delicious. It’s a complete meal that gives you all the plant-based protein that you need.  After a bowl or two, you feel satisfied in a healthy way. For more information on plant-based protein, read here, here and here. In this recipe, […]

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