These days we're looking for something hearty to fill us up and warm us at the end of a long day that ends deep into the dark. What we want is something simple and satisfying, a nice warm soup that can be made ahead of time and reheated. One that heats us up but doesn't add pounds or guilt:
• Turkey Kale Soup from Alice Waters, this soup is back to basics, good food that's good for you. Plus who doesn't like kale?
• Spicy Parsnip Soup combines winter vegetables with coriander, cumin, turmeric and chili powder. It's creamy and delicious plus it doesn't actually use any cream.
• Light, Healthy Tortilla Soup from One Healthy Mama.
• Fridge Clearing Lentil Soup from Sara Kate. We've made this one a dozen times and it's always better the next day. We almost never have bacon in the house so we skip it and it's still hearty, rich and satisfying.
• Leek and Lemon Soup: Take advantage of all the winter citrus and add them to some leaks (which are great for detoxing from sugar and white flour) for a simple soup with punch.
• Green Minestrone has a nice helping of greens with swiss chard and spinach. We'd probably choose either the macaroni or the potatoes but probably not both, if we're keeping things light!
• Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger from Epicurious
• Eat Light: Things I Find in the Refrigerator Soup: We love a good clean out of the fridge and when we can make it into a soup and eat healthy all in one then it's a win win win situation, that's why this soup is our favorite!
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Comments (12)
I had some pork posole for lunch today. Not sure how it rates on the healthy scale but for a cold, January day-it hit the spot.
This bourbon-y tomato bacon soup is just right for January chills. http://www.clovesandcream.com/2009/10/tomato-bacon-soup-with-gouda-chive.html
Soup is my absolute favorite! Here's an idea for a curried pumpkin soup: http://appetiteforconversation.blogspot.com/2009/11/different-take-on-pumpkin.html. And here's a colorful vegetarian chili: http://appetiteforconversation.blogspot.com/2009/11/smokin-hot.html. Wish I had a bowl of soup right now!
This is one of my favorites to make in the winter:
http://thenakedbeet.com/?p=618
Is there anything in particular about leeks that makes them good for detoxing from sugar and white flour?
white chili. yum!!!
http://whocarescooks.blogspot.com/2008/08/creamy-white-chili.html
Please, please, can we all stop with the idea that eating is somehow a shameful activity for which we should feel "guilty"? I'm very tired of this.
If this site and bloggers can't be positive about enjoying food, why bother? I don't need a calorie nanny, food cop, or kill-joy to add to the rest of the noise.
Thank you FantasticMrFaux.
I completely disagree. I enjoy food just as much as I enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. I think its great to see recipes that are tasty but recognize that some of us prefer low fat or low cal diets. I don't find this a depressing kill-joy - just a way of life.
I like the looks of that minestrone. I might try tossing that into a slow cooker to simmer all day while I'm at work.
I also disagree about the kitchn encouraging "food guilt." There is nothing wrong with pointing out that recipes are both yummy and healthy. I don't hear anyone saying "eat cardboard to lose weight" merely "this is healthy and tasty." Besides have you not noticed the 1000 cookie/pastry recipes?
http://single-girl-gourmet.blogspot.com
I make sweet potato soup that is wonderful. You can make it sweet or savory. It is a good base to have fun with and explore different combinations.
Made a lovely soup tonight - curried lentils with diced sweet potato & spinach. Light base of coconut milk, chicken stock and water. Main spices: coriander, tumeric, cumin, saffron, cayenne, cilantro. Simmer onion in your fat of choice. Add spices in seeds. Add liquids and lentils. When lentils are soft, puree. Add cubed sweet potato. At the very end add spinach & cilantro, salt/fish sauce, black pepper, lemon juice to taste. Fragrant, warming, healthy, delicious.