Soups
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Lentil Vegetable Soup
The lentils in this soup are full of vitamin B1, which helps support brain function.
Sausage Lentil Stew
Cook a batch of this hearty and nutritious stew for a hot dinner you can enjoy all week long.
Broccoli Soup With Smoked Trout and Chives
Served hot or cold, this is a simple soup you can enjoy throughout the year. For a vegetarian version, skip the smoked fish and finish it with a splash of good extra-virgin olive oil.
Kale, White Bean, and Fennel Soup
This tastes like a gourmet soup that took days to prepare, but it actually involves little hands-on work.
Sweet Potato Chili
Freeze leftovers in individual serving sizes for nights when you’re in a pinch and need something nutritious quick.
Slow Cooker Chili
If you prefer a milder chili, substitute the diced tomatoes with green chilies for regular diced tomatoes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Pureed beans give this soup a thick, creamy texture without the use of heavy cream.
Almost-Raw Asparagus Soup
When asparagus is completely raw, I find it tastes quite grassy. This simple technique maintains the asparagus’s freshness while giving it a warm, roasted flavor. The asparagus roasts in the oven just long enough to become a bit sweet, and is then puréed until smooth.
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.