Soups

Green Goodness Vegan Summerthyme Soup

Green Goodness Vegan Summerthyme Soup

June 2, 2018

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.

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soba noodle bowl

Vegan Miso Soba Noodle Bowl

Vegan Miso Soba Noodle Bowl

December 6, 2017

soba noodle bowl

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. 

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Refreshing Gazpacho

Refreshing Gazpacho

September 11, 2017

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.

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