Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness, Health and Nutrition

1 spaghetti squash 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups bouillon 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, broken up pinch cayenne pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chopped Italian (flat) parsley Freshly ground pepper to taste Harissa or bottled hot pepper sauce such as...

You can use regular (green/brown) lentils for this soup, too; it will taste just as good but the color is not as pretty. 1 cup orange lentils 4 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 dried red pepper, crumbled 2 t. curry powder 6 cups bouillon 1...

8 cups bouillon 1 pound shrimp 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or pinch cayenne, to taste 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 potatoes, cut in 1/2" dice 1 cup cooked barley or brown rice (optional) 3 cups frozen corn 2 cups...

Note: Sausage links made from fish and shellfish are available at Whole Foods stores and other seafood counters, in a variety of flavors (I like the "spicy Italian"). If you can't find seafood sausage, substitute 1 1/2 pounds of salmon filet or any other seafood of...

1 large or 2 medium butternut or other winter squash 4 cups roasted vegetables 6 cups bouillon (or use part bouillon and part apple cider) 2 teaspoons powdered mustard 1 teaspoon sage 1/2 cup chopped parsley Freshly ground black pepper Pierce the squash with a knife...

6 cups bouillon 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 red peppers, cut in chunks 1 pound red potatoes, cut in chunks 1 tablespoon chili powder pinch cayenne or Tabasco sauce, to taste Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a...

Quinoa is a small whole grain that looks like birdseed. It is increasingly available in supermarkets. If you can't find it, you can substitute quick-cooking barley or instant brown rice. 8 cups bouillon 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano 1...

1 large onion, chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups bouillon 6 medium red potatoes, cubed 1 cup rolled oats or quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 cup of chopped cilantro leaves (see note below) juice of one lemon...

5 cups bouillon (include liquid from cooking shrimp) 1 stalk lemon grass -- bottom 6" peeled, cut in 1/2" pieces and crushed slightly 1/4" slice fresh ginger 1 t. Thai Spice Mix 1 cup light coconut milk 1 cup cooked brown rice or barley 1 cup Chinese cabbage, slivered...