This easy gluten-free soup uses coconut cream and curry powder. A non-dairy soup, perfect for vegans. A garnish of parsley adds contrast; grilled carrots add texture. Makes 6 servings or so. INGREDIENTS 2 lb. carrots, peeled, sliced into discs 2 lb. potatoes, peeled, cubed 1/4 c. coconut cream (or 1/2 c. coconut milk) 2 TBS. curry…
Posts Categorized: 3. Soups
Broccoli Potato Soup
Broccoli adds nutrients to a meal and potatoes are a healthy way to thicken the soup without using the flour typically used. It makes this a gluten-free recipe, and if you leave off the parmesan garnish, it’s vegan too! Serves 6-8. INGREDIENTS 2 broccoli crowns (stems too, if available) Optional: 1/2 c. leaves or tops…
Tomato Basil Soup w/ Lemon, Orange & Bay Leaf
Not like the typical canned “Cream of Tomato” soup, this gluten-free recipe is a light and healthy variation. Leave the pesto out for a dairy-free, vegan recipe, if desired. It’s easy to make and has a fresh combination of flavors that complement the tomatoes. Serves 6 or so. INGREDIENTS 1 lg. onion 2 carrots 2-4 bay…
Black Bean Chili: Easy Vegetarian Soup
Make extra of this to store in the freezer for quick last-minute meals; healthy, nourishing, economical, and tasty. Freeze portions in plastic wrap, and microwave later for soup or burritos. Add tortillas, perhaps avocados, cheese, and tomato, for a simple dinner. (See notes below for a variation, using Pinto beans.) Many recipes call for canned…
Butternut Squash Soup: Easy, healthy soup recipe tastes rich!
A food processor or immersion blender works well to make this a smooth, creamy soup; the blend of spices is reminiscent of pumpkin pie (only healthier). Omit the extra water to serve this as a side dish. You can also omit the cream for a lower-cholesterol version. Adjust the recipe depending on the size of…
Barley Mushroom Soup: Whole Food, Easy, Vegetarian
This vegan recipe has a meaty, hearty texture, especially when “hulled barley” (found in health food stores) is used; “pearled” barley is a more processed version of this grain and will cook more quickly. Barley has two outer layers; for “hulled barley”, the outer layer has been removed, but it is considered “whole grain barley”,…
Potato Swiss Soup, Creamy, w/ Swiss & Blue Cheese
This recipe is adapted from an excellent fondue recipe, but as a soup it might get served more. Quite popular at The New Deli! Serves 6-8. INGREDIENTS 2-3 lb. potatoes (about 6 med.) 2 c. chopped onion 1 TBS. fresh-chopped garlic 1/3 c. olive oil 1/3 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt 5 oz. (about…
Split Pea Soup: Easy Low-fat Vegetarian Style
Leave out the traditional ham hock for this vegan soup. It is low fat but satisfying, even without any added fat. Serves 8. INGREDIENTS 7 c. water 1 lb. split green peas 4 c. (1 lb. or so) carrots, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 c. chopped celery 2-3 bay leaves 4 tsp. “Vege-sal” or “Herbemare”…
