Lentil Sausage Soup with Spinach

Yield: 6 servings
I served this soup at a Super Bowl party and scored a touchdown! It’s a warming soup with hints of cumin and coriander; perfect for all seasons. The addition of tahini makes a rich and creamy cup, while spinach adds color and added nutrition.
Nutrition Tip: Did you know that in the larger meat [...]

Turkey Chili

Yield: 6-8 servings
Thick and mildly spicey, this bowl of this chili will keep you healthy while the seasons change. Make sure not to drain the tomatoes and beans- the juices give this stew flavor and a thick, rich consistency. No other liquid is needed.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 [...]

Beiler Broth

Substitute spinach if green beans are unavailable, or add spinach in addition to the green beans.
2 medium zucchini
3 stalks celery
1 handful green beans (frozen or fresh)
Handful parsley
Braise the zucchini, celery and green beans in 1.5 cups filtered water until very soft (approximately 10 minutes).
Place the veggies, water and parsley into a blender and blend for [...]

Melon and Basil Soup

Yield: 4-6 servings
This cold soup is cooling and sweet. The basil and lime kick-start the sweetness of the melon, making it a perfect refreshment for the mid-summer heat. This soup should be eaten by itself as a light lunch or an afternoon repast, as melon is hard to digest when eaten with other foods.
2 canteloupes [...]

Infused Flame Oil

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 bay leaf
Gently heat the oil over low heat in a small sauté pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Keep the oil warm, but do not over-heat, as the spices will become bitter and the oil rancid if it gets too hot. [...]

Chive Garnishing Oil

1-2 bunches fresh chives
Olive oil
Place the chives in a food processor or blender and purée. While the machine is running, add a little olive oil through the feed tube to form a desired consistency for drizzling. Drizzle over soups, entrées, or around plate edges for a bright green splash of color.

Squash, Fennel and Apple Soup

Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts
This is one of my favorite seasonal soup recipes from the culinary school in which I graduated and now teach. Like many soups, it tastes that much better after the flavors have melded and developed… make it a day in advance and gently heat it over medium-low to [...]

Roasted Chestnut Croutons

Yield: 1 cup
Heighten holiday flavors and add a festive garnish with these sweet and spicy croutons. Try them on top of creamed winter squash soup, green bean casserole (a healthier alternative to canned fried onions), vegetable dishes, meats and stews. Leave out the savory spices and parmesan cheese, and it becomes a rich and rewarding [...]

Recipe: Tilapia Tortilla Stew

FROM TURNING TIDES (NS)
Yield: 4 servings
This Mexican salsa soup makes a light lunch or colorful first course for festive dinner parties. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish, and is a good, low-impact choice for farmed fish. Buy US raised if you can.
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon for finish
2 cloves garlic, [...]

Japanese Noodle Soup

FROM JAPANESE
Yield: 4-6 servings
JAPANESE FORMULA
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1-2 tablespoons garlic-ginger paste (see note) or 2 teaspoons each minced garlic and ginger
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 teaspoons sugar
SOUP
8 ounces chicken breast meat, thinly shredded, or tofu, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, medium diced
8 shiitake mushrooms, [...]

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