It’s almost the beginning of fall, and for many people, that means it’s soup season. Right now it's 100 degrees in Los Angeles but a bowl of soup tastes good anytime. Fall is also the beginning of cold and flu season and nothing makes you feel better than a warm bowl of chicken soup, the Jewish penicillin. I like to get creative with mine, and rather than serve a clear broth … [Read more...]
Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
The perfect meal for Baby Boomers is a bowl of soup made with vegetables, whole grains, and/or beans. That's because most soup is low calorie, hydrating and nutritious. It's the best way to go on a diet without actually going on one. The Italians know how to make outstanding soup and this Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup recipe is no exception. It’s a combination of red onions, … [Read more...]
Tuscan Soup with Bread and Vegetables
When I was in Tuscany, I couldn't resist ordering Tuscan soup often made with slightly stale, but wonderful Italian bread. The bread is comforting and gives the soup a unique flavor. It inspired me to create the recipe at the bottom of this post: Tuscan Soup with Bread and Vegetables. The images below are from some of the hill towns we visited. If you're ever in Italy, … [Read more...]
Polish Sauerkraut Soup – Authentic Kraków Style Recipe
If you're in Poland, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. (recipe below) It's one of my personal favorites and is incredibly good for your gut. If sauerkraut isn't your thing, please ignore this post. It's not for everyone. When we were in Kraków, Poland in 2013, Doug wanted to find a concert to listen to. He's obsessed with organ music, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Soup with Apple
I made this pumpkin soup with apple recipe for Halloween using some of the sweet baby pumpkins I received in my farm box delivery. A lot of pumpkins get tossed by the wayside, after the ghosts and goblins have gone, or worse, get smashed. Stop Pumpkin cruelty! How to roast a pumpkin to make pumpkin soup Pumpkin is a super food and healthy in so many … [Read more...]
