Broccoli and Pasta Soup

Ingredients: 5-1/2 c. canned vegetable stock/broth 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 t. dried thyme leaves 3 c. small broccoli florets 6 oz. fusilli (spirals) pasta, uncooked 2-3 t. lemon juice salt to taste Directions: Heat stock, garlic and thyme to boiling in medium saucepan. Stir in broccoli and fusilli. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli […]

Garlicky Soup

Ingredients: 3 quarts water 30 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 c. barley 1/4 c. wild rice 4 onions, chopped 4 potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 4 T. soy sauce 1 t. dried thyme Salt to taste Directions: Place 2 cups of the water in a large soup pot. […]

Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 c. tomato juice 1/2 c. rough chopped red onion 2 c. rough chopped tomatoes 1 c. rough chopped red or yellow bell pepper 1 c. peeled, rough chopped cucumber 2 rough chopped scallions, including green parts 1/2 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 1 T. honey 4 to 6 cloves […]

Chili

Ingredients: 3 T. vegetable oil 1 c. raw onions, chopped 5 cloves raw garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 t. cumin, ground 2 t. coriander, ground 1 15-oz. can kidney beans 1 15-oz. can pinto beans 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 c. water 1 T. soy sauce […]

Pasta Wheel Soup

Ingredients: 1 c. cooked pasta wheels 2 c. vegetable broth 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables 1/4 t. basil Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In a medium saucepan, heat broth. Add frozen vegetables and basil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes on medium heat. Uncover and stir in cooked pasta. Serve at once. Serves: 2. […]

Hot & Sour Tofu Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. dry shiitake mushrooms 1 T. salad oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T. fresh ginger, minced 6 c. canned vegetable broth 1 lb. regular tofu, cubed 3 T. lemon juice 2 T. soy sauce 3 T. cornstarch 4 small green onions 1 c. crisp noodles Directions: Cover mushrooms with hot water; soak […]

Creamy Tomato Soy Soup

Ingredients: 1 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup 1/2 c. low-fat silken tofu, puréed in blender 1-1/4 c. low-fat soy milk 1 c. diced tomatoes, with juice 4 T. roasted soy nuts (optional) Directions: In a saucepan, stir soup, tofu, and soy milk together. Add tomatoes. Simmer to heat through. Stir frequently. Garnish individual servings […]

Mushroom Chowder

Ingredients: cooking spray 1/2 c. cracked wheat 4 c. vegetable broth 1 c. chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 c. shredded carrot 2-1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 14-1/2-oz. can stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 c. chopped fresh spinach 2 T. fresh lemon juice Directions: Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; add […]

Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 lb. tofu 3 T. soy sauce 1-1/2 t. garlic powder 2 T. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large carrot, sliced 1 5-inch zucchini, sliced 1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes 4 c. water 2 c. tomato juice 2 t. basil 1 t. oregano 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. […]

Squash Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium squash, peeled, diced (use kabocha, pumpkin, zucchini, or any kind) 4 medium carrots, washed and diced 2 medium leeks, washed and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 c. tomato paste 4 quarts vegetable stock or water 1 c. soy milk (optional) 1 t. […]