Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed 5 thin slices fresh ginger or galangal 3 cloves garlic, minced 2–3 fresh red Thai chilies (or 1 red serrano), sliced 1 small shallot, […]
Creamy Leek and Potato Chowder with Bacon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (optional but recommended) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large leeks (white and light green only), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, […]
Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb / 900 g), peeled and 1/2-inch cubes 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 2 tsp smoked paprika, divided Fine sea salt and black […]
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2–2.5 lb), cut into florets 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 […]
Rustic Cabbage and Tomato Soup with Paprika
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb), cored and thinly sliced 1 1/2 tsp […]
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lb), or 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced (optional but […]
Rustic Lentil and Sausage Soup with Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed […]
Creamy Zucchini Garlic Soup with Fresh Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb zucchini (about 3 medium), sliced 1 medium potato (about 8 oz), peeled and diced […]
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup (No Tortillas)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (4 oz) mild diced green chiles 1 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 […]
Hearty Rustic Barley Vegetable Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup (200 g) pearled barley, rinsed 2 […]









