Soups
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Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Pureed beans give this soup a thick, creamy texture without the use of heavy cream.
Carrot and Cardamom Soup
Perfect for a cold winter day, this bright, beautiful, nutrient-packed vegetable soup appeals to my whole family.
Classic Magic Mineral Broth
Purely from a taste perspective, this broth is versatile, delicious, and nutrient dense. But it’s also incredibly healthy for all parts of the body, including the brain. It’s loaded with magnesium, which is incredibly calming. The sweet potatoes and kombu provide a sense of umami, a savory taste that scientists claim is the hidden element behind cravings. If you’re going to have cravings, this is one of the healthiest and tastiest you can indulge.
Yellow Split Pea Dal
Dal is a soup or creamy side dish made from dried peas or beans that is often served alongside Indian meals. This soup version is subtle in flavor and comforting. Add more or less jalapeño to adjust spiciness.
Basic Meat Stock
Meat stock has a different amino-acid profile than bone broth (see next page for other differences), making stock easier on your gut. It also supports brain function, which can be negatively affected in those who suffer from gut-health challenges.
Celery Root Soup With Garlic Mushrooms
Garnish this nourishing soup with mushrooms sautéed in garlic, or simply add the mushrooms after you’ve puréed the other ingredients.
Lamb Curry Stew
This light and fragrant stew easily changes with the seasons. Simply use your favorite seasonal vegetables.
Bean and Root-Vegetable Stew
Once you soak the beans, this hearty stew comes together in roughly 30 minutes and is perfect for a winter day.
Red Lentil Dal With Fresh Cilantro and Lime
Perfect as a light meal, dal is a traditional Indian dish made with lentils, beans, or peas.
Black Bean Chili With Chipotle And Dark Chocolate
Spicy and smoky chipotle pepper pairs well with dark chocolate.
Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin-Almond Soup
Almond butter lends this hearty autumnal soup a velvety, creamy texture. Add chicken, lamb, beef, or pork, if you like. Or, for a vegan soup, use vegetable stock as a base.
Spring Spinach and Leek Soup
Blending seeds into soups and stews adds a naturally creamy quality to the dish. This soup is delicious served warm or chilled.
Sweet Potato and Pork Green Curry Stew
Sweet potatoes add a contrasting sweetness to spicy green curry. You can substitute chicken, shrimp or tofu for the pork.
Exotic Mushroom and Millet Soup
Toasted millet can be used to thicken soup instead of a roux — it creates a creamy base in this mushroom soup without using any dairy. Its earthy and nutty flavor adds complexity to the soup while adding a boost of vitamins and minerals.
Turkey Barley Soup
Homemade turkey stock is a great base and perhaps the most important part of this wholesome soup. With its whole barley, carrots, celery, onion, kale, and chopped fresh parsley and cubed turkey meat, you have truly nurturing soup.
Turkey Curry
Leftover turkey makes an excellent curry dish, especially when served with brown rice. If you don’t have all these spices on hand, don’t be shy about buying them (most are available in small quantities in the bulk-spice section of natural markets).
Black Bean and Squash Chili With Tempeh
Nothing beats vegetarian chili for a protein-packed dinner. This colorful version includes lots of veggies to round out the beans.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Almost as easy as opening a can — and far more enjoyable. This version amps up the flavor by using coconut milk instead of cream.
Beet Carrot Soup
This vibrant soup is great hot or chilled. For a tarter flavor, substitute lemon juice and zest in place of the orange juice and zest.
Hot and Sour Soup With Asparagus
This soup is very quick to prepare and can also be made with chicken, pork or beef. Add a handful of chopped baby bok chou, Napa cabbage or kale if you want more greens.