Ahh, summerthyme! Dining alfresco on the patio; cool and comfy tank tops and shorts; lazy afternoons; veggies on the backyard grill; and ice-cold cocktails. It’s the perfect time to grab a bunch of nutrient-rich produce and whip up a cold, blended soup like this one — the Green Goodness Vegan Summerthyme Soup.
Recently I was tempted to taste the Soba Noodle Bowl offered at a local restaurant. But then I found out that it was made with chicken stock. Disappointed but undaunted, I decided to create my own Vegan Miso Soba Noodle Bowl.
Start with a Stock Made with Kombu and Ginger
Rather than using chicken stock, I made a flavorful miso-style soup from a broth created using kombu seaweed and fresh ginger. It’s relatively quick and easy to create this stock (known as dashi), and it makes the perfect base for a Vegan Miso Soba Noodle Bowl.
It’s hard to imagine a better way to use fresh, juicy tomatoes than to prepare a refreshing batch of gazpacho. Always served cold, gazpacho is a flavorful blend of raw summertime vegetables. This soup is very popular in Spain and Portugal but has become widely appreciated around the world.