Category Archives: Soups

Monsieur Mirepoix

Posted on February 20, 2018 by yogi mama

  So I mentioned in my post Bulgur: The Epically Delicious Grain that Mirepoix, the mixture of chopped onions, celery and carrot used as a base for French soups and sauces, had an interesting history. First off, I should mention … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower, a vegetable cinderella story…

Posted on July 19, 2011 by yogi mama

Once upon a time there was a sad little bunch of florets. Overcooked and generally doused in a heavy cheese sauce, it’s true inner beauty and flavor went unappreciated by those around it. Until one day, a recipe came along … Continue reading →

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Tomato-Lentil Love…or Fireworks of Deliciousness?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by yogi mama

So, I used to be that girl who resisted lentils based solely on my dad’s attempts to get me to eat split-pea soup as a child. I now know two things: that split peas and lentils are NOT the same … Continue reading →

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Beans, beans the magical fruit…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by yogi mama

Let me start with a quick revision of the popular bean-song: (feel free to sing along!) “Beans, beans the magical fruit, if you soak them properly, then you won’t toot! But your body will thank you for how you feel, … Continue reading →

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Delicious and Simple Roasted Tomato soup

Posted on February 9, 2011 by yogi mama

Yummy, homemade roasted tomato soup demystified! Tomato soup, for me, has always been a mysterious concoction, usually via a can and with a list of ingredients it would take a day and half to read and longer to learn how … Continue reading →

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