Hearty winter root vegetables—carrots, parsnips, and celeriac—release their sweetness into this earthy stew. Mustard greens, stirred in at the very last minute, wilt in the residual heat for a lovely finish. I recommend French lentils (Puy lentils) in this recipe for their ability to keep their form during long cooking; however, both brown and green…

Black beans and chicken make a delicious soup, especially when partnered with poblano chiles. A little bit of coriander seed and oregano pull the flavors together. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, or a spoonful of sour cream. Serves 6 For the Soup 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely…

At the final farmers market of the summer, I was buying winter melons from a farmer named Nancy. She’s from Northern China and often sells produce I’ve never heard of. After I filled my bag with those obscure winter melons, which taste sweetly like muskmelon, Nancy pivoted smoothly into giving me the hard sell on…

Carrot soup is one of those dishes that uses basic ingredients and becomes a source of comfort during the winter months. Carrots are a member of the parsley family, which also includes caraway, coriander, celery, parsnip, and dill. The herbs perk up the overall carrot flavor. There are many varieties of carrots available to you…

View the print-ready version of this recipe.  If you love healthy comfort food recipes, try my Vegetarian Enchiladas, Chicken Shawarma Bowls or Shrimp Tacos. I love that the ingredients for this Chicken Fajia soup are simple ones I usually have in my pantry, and I can prep this ahead and even make it in the slow cooker if I want…

Submitted by Helene Chesley Purdy, Hamilton, Virginia In honor of Winkie Chesley, Redding, Connecticut My mom was diligent in getting her six children to church every Sunday when we were young. We were all baptized and confirmed, but it wasn’t until we were teenagers that she surrendered her life to the Lord. Mom became active in…

Rich and creamy, this Mushroom Soup is a great appetizer for you meal. Or, if you have a recipe that calls for it, use this instead of store bought. If you don’t trust the ingredients in canned Cream of Mushroom, here’s the perfect fix. A clean and delicious recipe that is easy to put together!…

The kidney is located near the waist, kidney weakness can be caused by congenital defects or lack of nourishment, or excessive indulgence. Waist pain, dizziness, tinnitus, sore knees, frequent urination, and loose stools, mental fatigue are all symptoms of kidney weakness. Everyone needs to nourish the kidney and strengthen the waist to improve. The lumbar…

By Chef Enrico Alaggia This detox chicken soup is great to make when you need a do-over in your eating plan. It’s a nourishing homemade soup with fresh chicken, and lots of vegetables, to boost your metabolism, remove toxins and help your body work as it should. Cabbage and broccoli are cruciferous vegetables that offer sulforaphane. This is…

By Chef Enrico Alaggia This Thai sweet potato and carrot soup is creamy, sweet, a little spicy, and full of flavor! In addition to beta-carotene, sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin C and a good source of potassium, and carrots are a good source of vitamin K and health-promoting phytonutrients. They’re high in fiber and antioxidants,…