Category Archives for Soups
The Mediterranean Diet, Cancer Prevention, and Spanish Sofrito
The most recent New York Times article about the Mediterranean Diet prompted me to revisit the essential components and foods that make up the diet. Although the focus of the diet is reduced heart attacks and strokes, it is also … Continue reading
Creamy Acorn Squash Soup with Kale
There are so many different kinds of squash out there that are so good for you. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. See my previous post on Winter Squash for all the details. This recipe uses not … Continue reading
Green Tea Soup
I usually highlight a particular ingredient in a recipe that has breast cancer prevention properties. This recipe has two ingredients that have been shown in studies to reduce breast cancer risk. Many of the recipes here also have antioxidant properties … Continue reading
Winter CSA and Tania’s Antioxidant Vegetable Soup
When my husband and I moved to Charleston I first became aware of CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). I learned about CSA — from one of the money saving blogs I visit – as a great way to save money on … Continue reading
Pepper and Sweet Potato Stew
I grew up having sweet potatoes as a Thanksgiving staple. I know a lot of people with some version of the sweet potato casserole recipe topped with either marshmallow or brown sugar and pecans. As good as it is that … Continue reading
Miso Soup
I don’t know exactly what it is about miso soup, but I absolutely love it! Some say that it’s the umami – you know your 5th taste – that makes this soup so irresistible. I have been craving this soup … Continue reading
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup Adapted from Rachel Ray recipe on foodnetwork.com This recipe contains multiple healthful ingredients that contain antioxidants. The pumpkin is loaded with cartenoids, the tomatoes contain lycopene, and the beans contain flavinoids, folate, protein and … Continue reading
