This was one of the first vegan soups I made, some 10-odd years ago. It’s from Lauren Ulm’s Vegan Yum Yum, and the only change I’ve made is omitting the oil. It tastes even better the next day. Delicious spooned over a baked potato or a steaming bowl of rice.
Tres Hermanas Stew (Three Sisters Stew)
No, I’m not crazy.
Yes, we are in the middle of 90+ degree July heat and yes, I’m making a knock-your-socks-off, chunky stew. It’s hot. And spicy. It is the antithesis of summer-friendly food. Why, you ask? We have a sick kid at home. And we have to get her better before her big performance (in Fame) at drama summer camp. But more importantly, we have to get her better so she’s better and not sick. So that means a no-nonsense, super-nutritious pot of Tres Hermanas Stew. One that has loads of antioxidants to fight this big bad daddy of an illness. Continue Reading…
Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
Baby, it’s cold outside! Winter is here. It’s about time, huh? As I was driving home last night, the snow was blowing into my windshield sideways. Weeeeeeee — what fun! It was like flying in the Millennium Falcon with Han and Chewie a gazillion miles an hour past all those stars. Now it’s time to warm up with some tasty, mm-mmm-good soup. Here’s one of family’s favorites. Hubby likes the miso, the kids love the noodles, and I like to add extra ginger and jalapenos to mine for more pizzazz. Continue Reading…