Watercress and Vegan Chestnut Soup

Watercress and Vegan Chestnut Soup

Starting around December 1st, holiday carols become a staple in my life- I turn them on for my drive to and from work, and then again every evening to cook dinner. It only took about a week of listening to carols to feel the need 

Lentil, Chestnut Mushrooms and Amaranth Winter Soup

Lentil, Chestnut Mushrooms and Amaranth Winter Soup

To me, winter soup is brothy and warming. They contain a lot of items that last well in a pantry (lentils, beans, roots and grains), augmented with a few bright flashes of fresh vegetable for interest. Although this was first written in Autumn, I built 

Kabocha Squash Soup with Sunflower Seed Cream

Kabocha Squash Soup with Sunflower Seed Cream

Rich and creamy, a little sweet, and superbly savory squash goodness, swirled in with a creamy, cinnamon and cumin spiced sunflower cream. It’s a delightful, warm, Autumn dish that highlights seasonal kabocha squash, with warming, pumpkin pie-like spices. This kabocha squash soup imparts all the 

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

This rich, savory Christmas Lima bean soup is perfect for a cool winter evening or an easy week night dinner. I think the broth has a beefy flavor (please keep in mind I haven’t had beef since I was five, so I really don’t know 

Sour Japanese Knotweed Soup

Sour Japanese Knotweed Soup

Click HERE for a printable version If you’re looking for a tasty, savory way to eat Japanese knotweed, try this Japanese knotweed soup! For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched Japanese knotweed creep up and spread over the wetlands near my house. The species