In the middle of the Arizona desert, steps from majestic rock formations and red dirt trails, I had a nourishing dish at a Thai restaurant. And then, when I got home, I made it again and again. It’s a very simple curry with tons of flavor, fresh ingredients, and it’s quick and easy to make. …
Green Velvet Soup {quick & easy}
It’s a fact. I feel best eating green food. And, yeah, I’m an organic girl whenever possible. Spending the extra money on organic food is my donation to the planet. But do what you can afford, because all veggies and fruit are good. I get a kick out of creating and consuming quick and easy …
Wonton Meatball Soup
I’ve been craving a soup with a simple broth, some spinach, and a few tender wonton meatballs. I’ve been thinking about making this soup for months. No years. I love wonton soup. But I’ve stayed away from take-out soup for many years now. So it has come to this. And there’s no dough here. It …
Roasted Asparagus Soup
Not sure how often you eat asparagus—I have it about once a year. It’s when I notice bunches of it, fresh, in season, sitting in a tub of ice water in the market, waiting for me. I usually do what I love to do with veggies when I want them warm: roast them. This time I roasted them …
French Onion Soup {vegetarian}
For a slight variation on the traditional French onion soup recipe, I’m sharing my vegetarian version, using balsamic vinegar. My first cookbook has a version of French onion soup using beef broth, and, optionally, wine. In theory you could just swap the beef broth with vegetable broth, but that would leave the soup missing the rich flavor …
Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup
Here’s a very simple soup made with cauliflower and leeks. Roasting does add some time to the prep but the flavor of the roasted veggies is worth it. This soup has a creamy, buttery flavor requires only a few key ingredients: cauliflower, leeks, salt, garlic, and water. And no need for butter or dairy for that …