Harira
Harira is the traditional lemony soup used to break the Muslim fast of Ramadan. It's good for quieting hunger pangs anytime. 2 onions, chopped 3 stalks celery, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon tumeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon...
Green Pea Soup
1 cup split green peas 6 cups bouillon 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons oregano or Italian spice blend pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste 1/2 cup bulgur 1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach...
Green Minestrone
1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 8 cups bouillon 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 medium red potato, cut in 1/2" cubes 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves 2 small zucchini, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 16-ounce can chick peas 2...
Golden Lentil Soup
1 cup orange lentils 6 cups bouillon 4 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons curry powder pinch cayenne, or to taste Bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a large pot and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables...
Golden Autumn Soup
1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups bouillon 2 cups apple cider 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cup orange lentils 4 carrots, sliced 2 medium sweet...
Gazpacho II
This is a spicier, chunky version of Gazpacho -- refreshing on a hot day. 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 green onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon horseradish, or to taste 1 tablespoon...
Gazpacho I
Gazpacho is a chilled vegetable soup; this version is mild, smooth and refreshing. 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled 1 large onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 green pepper, chopped 4 cups bouillon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar,...
French Lentil Soup
1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cups tiny green (French) lentils 8 cups bouillon 1 potato, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin pinch cayenne, to taste 1 pound spinach or swiss chard, chopped Juice of one...
Fall Soba Soup
8 dried shiitake mushrooms 1/2 pound soba (buckwheat noodles) or other Asian noodles 8 cups bouillon (see note) 1 tablespoon Thai Spice Paste 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2" cubes 1 small onion, chopped 1 pound spinach, stems removed, cut in 1/2" strips...
Fall Minestrone
1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 cups bouillon or water 1 cup chopped carrots 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, in...