Recipes

Bean and Corn Stew
Italian-style beans join Mexican-style seasonings to produce a satisfying stew with international flair.

Better-Than-Canned Tomato Soup
Who knew that fennel seeds and garlic could make a meal of canned tomatoes? Stir in a can of drained, rinsed white beans for heartier fare.

Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash
This cool weather favorite lends itself to endless variations depending on the squash variety used. Options include kabocha, delicata, sweet dumpling, acorn, butternut, buttercup, and red kuri.

Caribbean Stew
Flavors of the Caribbean—lime juice, hot pepper flakes, gingerroot, and cilantro—will bring warmth and sunshine to cool winter menus.

Chipotle Chili
Meat is optional here. Replace lean ground beef or turkey with an extra can of beans for a vegetarian chili. Plan ahead, because you'll need to soak the dried chipotle for 30 minutes.

Curried Vegetable Stew
Enjoy this mouthwatering collection of spices, colors, flavors, and textures!

Green Gazpacho
This classic chilled soup is summertime in a bowl!

Green Pea Soup
This pretty puree couldn't be simpler to make! Stir diced savory tofu or cooked ham into pureed soup for heartier fare.

Italian Root Vegetable Soup with Sausage
Use any combination of root vegetables you like: carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, celeriac... even sweet potatoes will work (though they're tubers!)

Last Minute Minestrone
A quick and hearty version of the Italian classic.

Pasta Chowder
This soup warms your kitchen - and soul - on cool fall days. If you want a heartier chowder, add cubed savory smoked tofu.

Pumpkin Soup
No need to limit pumpkin to pie. It makes a creamy, savory, nutrient-laden soup as well!

Quick Black Bean and Kale Soup
Serve leftovers over brown rice for a thick and hearty stew.

Ratatouille Stew
A new twist on classic Mediterranean fare.

Santa Fe Soup
Serve with flour tortillas or a loaf of sourdough to soak up every last bit of the flavor-rich broth.

Sweet Pea Potage
This vibrantly colored soup has a hint of curry flavor and is guaranteed to take the chill off a wintry day.

Three Bean Stew
A twist on a classic Greek festival dish.

Three-Bean Super Stew
Using canned beans will save time, but the firmer texture of "from scratch" is preferred in this hearty soup.

Tofu Ramen Noodle Soup
This mouthwatering soup features protein-packed tofu and quick-to-fix ramen noodles.

Vegetable Rice Stew
Turn this into a soup by increasing the amount of broth.

Vegetarian Jambalaya
A thick and hearty soup inspired by a classic Louisiana stew.

Zesty Tomatillo and Corn Soup
Dedicated to corn lovers everywhere, this chunky soup is full of fantastic flavor and great nutrition.