The days are getting even more chilly than before. With temperatures shooting to -40 degrees in some parts of US, I am sure most of us want to just lock ourselves indoors, crank up the heater in the house, and cozy up with a favorite book and a cup of coffee or a bowl of heart-warming soup, right! This Sunday, we took our weekly trip to the Farmer's Market - it's always refreshing to see all fresh … [Read more...]
Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup
January 2, 2012 by
Red Lentil & Mixed Vegetable Soup 2012 has begun, and I am sure you all have a list of goals or resolutions that you'd like to stick to, at least until the end of January, when the fervor dies and its all back to normal. Like most other people, weight-loss is at the top of my New Year resolutions too. And one way that I'm going to achieve this is by including more protein and veggies in my … [Read more...]
Noodle Soup – Quick & Healthy
August 22, 2011 by
Noodle SoupMy idea of a Soup is mostly similar to a Bisque, rich, creamy, comforting and flavorful. So when my husband introduced me to the idea of Vietnamese Noodle Soup, which is basically a bowlful of broth, with a few pieces of veggies floating along with the noodles, I was very hesitant to give it a try. But he kept saying its healthy and I've got to try it, so I summoned up the courage to … [Read more...]
Corn Chowder – With a Twist!
August 19, 2011 by
Corn Chowder with a Coconut TwistWho doesn't love soups? They are a quick and satisfying way of filling up your appetite, by combining a mix of several fresh flavors in a budget and figure-friendly bowl. My first meeting with Corn Chowder happened at Panera Bread, when I ordered a bowl to compliment my Mediterranean veggie sandwich. And I have to say I was impressed in one spoon. The rich creamy … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
July 15, 2011 by
Onion SoupFresh Sage has a nice earthy aroma to it, which gets enhanced when you add it to your cooking. Unlike Thyme, Sage has a less bolder flavor, which makes it perfect for this Onion Soup recipe, which combines onions, sage, butter, balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a heart-warming flavor in a bowl of soup. The recipe below comes from Patricia via the Technicolor Kitchen, who in turn … [Read more...]
Italian Soup With Vegetarian Meatballs
July 11, 2011 by
Soup with Vegan MeatballsWe got a new BBQ grill over the weekend and we were dying to make something quick to inaugurate it. Grilled sandwiches were the easiest option and we wanted to have a Veggie Meatball sub in quite some time. So we ran to a local whole foods store to see if I could grab a packet of Vegetarian Meatballs - we got lucky, we found Vegan meatballs instead! The sandwiches turned … [Read more...]
Red Pepper Soup With Corn Salsa
May 3, 2011 by
Roasted Red Pepper SoupSoups are always a welcome treat, no matter what season it is. A rich hearty vegetable soup can fill you up for a few hours, without adding too many calories. And one of my all-time favorite soups is Roasted Red Pepper Soup. I have tried several recipes before, but there's always room for one more, so here comes another one by Susan from Foodblogga. I love her addition of … [Read more...]
Minestrone Soup – Healthy & Flavorful
March 18, 2011 by
Healthy Minestrone SoupThe past week has been filled with chilly winds and untimely showers, and we pretty much have to keep the heat on in the house the whole day. It doesn't feel like Spring, and I want this gloomy weather to go away! Just to warm things up in the kitchen, I decided to make a healthy and filling soup that was loaded with veggies and flavor. And what else, but a perfect … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
November 18, 2010 by
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Carrots & Rosemary With its sweet, creamy, dark-orange flesh, and smooth, easy-to-peel skin, Butternut Squash is one of the best and most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be cooked in several ways, but it is delicious when roasted! Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe, and you'll know I'm not kidding! Flavored with delicate spices … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Leeks & Carrots
July 8, 2010 by
Roasted Cauliflower Soup Flavored with Leeks Carrots and CheeseThe sky has been overcast with clouds and a low-hanging fog since past few days, and it doesn't feel like Summer!However, in a way, I am thankful for this welcome relief in heat, and to warm things up, here's a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower soup that I adapted from Jen at My Kitchen Addiction and Kevin over at Closet Cooking. Roasting … [Read more...]
