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Simple Superfood Soups: 75 Nourishing Recipes for a Healthier You
Superfoods for super soups― complete nutrition in a bowl
Spoon more health into your everyday diet with 75 flavorful soups simmering with leafy greens, nuts, berries, and other superfoods you can find at your local supermarket. These vibrant and nutritious recipes are simple to put together and make it easy to get full servings of fruits and veggies.
Learn to make 8 different superfood soup bases and how to mix them with endless combinations of superfoods and seasoning to create wholesome meals that your whole family will love.
Serving soups made with superfoods is a snap, thanks to:
Variety, the spice of life―Stir up everything from simple broth to hearty chili, with options that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
The stars of the show―The health benefits of each superfood ingredient take center stage in every recipe.
A superpowered pantry―Go beyond just produce with tips for stocking up on the superfoods found in dry ingredients, oils, herbs, spices, and even canned goods.
Slurp up all the nourishing benefits of superfoods in these delicious, homemade soups.
Spoon more health into your everyday diet with 75 flavorful soups simmering with leafy greens, nuts, berries, and other superfoods you can find at your local supermarket. These vibrant and nutritious recipes are simple to put together and make it easy to get full servings of fruits and veggies.
Learn to make 8 different superfood soup bases and how to mix them with endless combinations of superfoods and seasoning to create wholesome meals that your whole family will love.
Serving soups made with superfoods is a snap, thanks to:
Variety, the spice of life―Stir up everything from simple broth to hearty chili, with options that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
The stars of the show―The health benefits of each superfood ingredient take center stage in every recipe.
A superpowered pantry―Go beyond just produce with tips for stocking up on the superfoods found in dry ingredients, oils, herbs, spices, and even canned goods.
Slurp up all the nourishing benefits of superfoods in these delicious, homemade soups.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2020
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May 9, 2020
I appreciate when a cookbook teaches me some things!
Excellent information for creating broths and savory soups, and the kind of recipes that are easily tweaked to fit what you have in the kitchen. I'm sure to get a lot of mileage out of this one.
arc received from the publisher for review
Excellent information for creating broths and savory soups, and the kind of recipes that are easily tweaked to fit what you have in the kitchen. I'm sure to get a lot of mileage out of this one.
arc received from the publisher for review
April 28, 2020
VERDICT: Perfect book if you want to prepare a variety of healthy and yummy soups.
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May 4, 2022
Creative and healthy recipes. The soups I made were delicious.
May 2, 2020
I was given an opportunity, via the publisher, to read Simple Superfood Soups: 75 Nourishing Recipes for a Healthier You. I voluntarily chose to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.
There are 75 recipes designed around superfoods, which deliver health benefits in regular quantities. Many of the foods we already eat are superfoods and we do not even know it. There is a great list of the best superfoods for soups and the essential items to have on hand.
The stocks and broths section is the star of the show, as the recipes that come later in the book build on the foundation of recipes in this first section. There are great bases, like Golden Milk, Kombu Dashi, Superfood Vegetable Broth, and Chicken.
There is a section on Cold Soups, like Coconut and Sweet Corn Soup, or Chilled Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs.
Comfort Blends are blended soups like Creamy Cauliflower, Tomato Basil Soup, and Chipotle Black Bean Soup.
Hearty Warmers contains such dishes as Curried Lentil Soup with Red Onion Salsa, Thai Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken, and Tomato-Lime Soup with Chickpeas.
The Noodle Soup section has exciting and exotic offerings, like Vegetable Soba, Ginger Corn Rice Noodle Soup, and Immune-Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup.
The Stews and Chilis section has great dishes like Chicken Mole, Fire-Roasted Vegan Chili, and Chickpea Masala.
I usually make stocks ahead of time and put them in the refrigerator or freezer, so this type of cookbook appeals to me. The recipes themselves are pretty simple and good soup can be made quickly with the aforementioned preparation. I wish there were more pictures, as visuals are so important in cooking. I would recommend Simple Superfood Soups to readers who want to try some new flavors and who enjoy the healthy benefits of a great bowl of soup.
There are 75 recipes designed around superfoods, which deliver health benefits in regular quantities. Many of the foods we already eat are superfoods and we do not even know it. There is a great list of the best superfoods for soups and the essential items to have on hand.
The stocks and broths section is the star of the show, as the recipes that come later in the book build on the foundation of recipes in this first section. There are great bases, like Golden Milk, Kombu Dashi, Superfood Vegetable Broth, and Chicken.
There is a section on Cold Soups, like Coconut and Sweet Corn Soup, or Chilled Pea Soup with Fresh Herbs.
Comfort Blends are blended soups like Creamy Cauliflower, Tomato Basil Soup, and Chipotle Black Bean Soup.
Hearty Warmers contains such dishes as Curried Lentil Soup with Red Onion Salsa, Thai Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken, and Tomato-Lime Soup with Chickpeas.
The Noodle Soup section has exciting and exotic offerings, like Vegetable Soba, Ginger Corn Rice Noodle Soup, and Immune-Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup.
The Stews and Chilis section has great dishes like Chicken Mole, Fire-Roasted Vegan Chili, and Chickpea Masala.
I usually make stocks ahead of time and put them in the refrigerator or freezer, so this type of cookbook appeals to me. The recipes themselves are pretty simple and good soup can be made quickly with the aforementioned preparation. I wish there were more pictures, as visuals are so important in cooking. I would recommend Simple Superfood Soups to readers who want to try some new flavors and who enjoy the healthy benefits of a great bowl of soup.
April 29, 2020
I love soup as it’s an easy complete meal. I freeze soup often in portion sizes to pull out for a quick healthy meal. There is a variety of soups to choose from in this cookbook.
There are 5 chapters: Stocks and Broths, Cold Soup, Comfort Blends, Hearty Warmers, Noodle Soups, and Stews and Chilies’. This book focuses on super foods in your soup. If you’re not familiar with super food you may be surprised to learn that you may already be eating them with a few exceptions. Super foods include broccoli, kale, cabbage, black beans, chickpeas, white beans, lentils, collards, spinach, arugula, chard, sweet potatoes, berries, nuts and seeds, sea vegetables, and other items. The recipes can easily be adjusted if you don’t like certain foods or they aren’t available in your area. For the most part you should be able to find the ingredients easily. One recipe calls for dandelion leaves which I have never seen around here. When I lived in Denver I could find it at my local health store.
None of the recipes are complicated and the recipes are labeled if they are diary-free, gluten-free, vegan, easy prep, vegetarian, and a few other labels are covered.
Some tasty soups like Fire-Roasted Roasted Vegan Chili, Tomato Herbed Gazpacho, a variety of soup bases, and Immune-Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup.
If you’re a fan of soup this may be for you.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
There are 5 chapters: Stocks and Broths, Cold Soup, Comfort Blends, Hearty Warmers, Noodle Soups, and Stews and Chilies’. This book focuses on super foods in your soup. If you’re not familiar with super food you may be surprised to learn that you may already be eating them with a few exceptions. Super foods include broccoli, kale, cabbage, black beans, chickpeas, white beans, lentils, collards, spinach, arugula, chard, sweet potatoes, berries, nuts and seeds, sea vegetables, and other items. The recipes can easily be adjusted if you don’t like certain foods or they aren’t available in your area. For the most part you should be able to find the ingredients easily. One recipe calls for dandelion leaves which I have never seen around here. When I lived in Denver I could find it at my local health store.
None of the recipes are complicated and the recipes are labeled if they are diary-free, gluten-free, vegan, easy prep, vegetarian, and a few other labels are covered.
Some tasty soups like Fire-Roasted Roasted Vegan Chili, Tomato Herbed Gazpacho, a variety of soup bases, and Immune-Boosting Chicken Noodle Soup.
If you’re a fan of soup this may be for you.
I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
April 15, 2020
Simple Superfood Soups: 75 Nourishing Recipes for a Healthier You by Pamela Ellgen
This book starts with a table of contents where soup recipes are broken up into categories: stocks and broths, cold soups, comfort blends, hearty warmers, noodle soups and stews and chili.
Introduction talks about using superfoods in soups and why they are so much better.
Equipment and tools listings is available and an explanation of using the recipes.
Each chapter has a color photo and summary of the chapter and index of recipes that are included in that section.
Each recipe starts with a title, allergy listings, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients is included along with easy directions.
Substitute tip is also included and there is nutritional information per serving and the size is specified.
Includes Total calories, total fat, sat fat, carbs, sodium, fiber and protein.
Love broths as we use them to make many other meals: Spanish rice and stews. Rather make them fresh than from a can or carton.
So many new ones to choose from, it's a dreary day here so know I will be making one for dinner.
Ends with conversion charts, references, resources, index. acknowledgements and about the author.
A KEEPER!
I received this review copy from The Callisto Publisher's Club and this is my honest opinion.
This book starts with a table of contents where soup recipes are broken up into categories: stocks and broths, cold soups, comfort blends, hearty warmers, noodle soups and stews and chili.
Introduction talks about using superfoods in soups and why they are so much better.
Equipment and tools listings is available and an explanation of using the recipes.
Each chapter has a color photo and summary of the chapter and index of recipes that are included in that section.
Each recipe starts with a title, allergy listings, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients is included along with easy directions.
Substitute tip is also included and there is nutritional information per serving and the size is specified.
Includes Total calories, total fat, sat fat, carbs, sodium, fiber and protein.
Love broths as we use them to make many other meals: Spanish rice and stews. Rather make them fresh than from a can or carton.
So many new ones to choose from, it's a dreary day here so know I will be making one for dinner.
Ends with conversion charts, references, resources, index. acknowledgements and about the author.
A KEEPER!
I received this review copy from The Callisto Publisher's Club and this is my honest opinion.
April 15, 2020
This book contains 75 recipes that are broken up into categories: stocks and broths, cold soups, comfort blends, hearty warmers, noodle soups and stews and chili. There are also sections on tools and equipment, conversion charts, references, resources, and more. Each recipe is easy to read with a list of ingredients and directions along with substitutions that can be used, nutritional information, and more. Where there are pictures, they are colorful and drool-worthy.
What I liked: the variety. There are broths, hearty stews, and more with vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options. Each recipe has a list of whether that particular soup is gluten free, etc. which I loved. I absolutely loved the quote in the beginning: “If it comes from a plant, it’s a superfood. If it’s made in a plant, it’s not.” Thought that was cute. It’s not always accurate, but it’s cute. I liked that most of the recipes are easy with available ingredients. Directions were clear and concise.
What I didn’t like: very little. I found this to be a good book with some delicious recipes. I’ve tried a couple and can’t wait to try some more.
Recommendation: Soup is a meal we can all enjoy and this book is a good place to start. Full of information and good recipes. I’d definitely recommend this one.
I received this book gratis from the publisher.
What I liked: the variety. There are broths, hearty stews, and more with vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options. Each recipe has a list of whether that particular soup is gluten free, etc. which I loved. I absolutely loved the quote in the beginning: “If it comes from a plant, it’s a superfood. If it’s made in a plant, it’s not.” Thought that was cute. It’s not always accurate, but it’s cute. I liked that most of the recipes are easy with available ingredients. Directions were clear and concise.
What I didn’t like: very little. I found this to be a good book with some delicious recipes. I’ve tried a couple and can’t wait to try some more.
Recommendation: Soup is a meal we can all enjoy and this book is a good place to start. Full of information and good recipes. I’d definitely recommend this one.
I received this book gratis from the publisher.
April 16, 2020
When I picked up Simple Superfood Soups we were three to four weeks into the COVID-19 Healthy-at-Home order. We had placed our very first pick-up grocery order the week before, and our pantry and fridge were not overflowing with the fresh ingredients needed for many of these recipes. With minor substitutions we made the Chicken Chili Verde, and it was delicious, something I will definitely make again. (I had been wondering what to do with those tomatillos!) Once I can get back to browsing the grocery store aisles, I will be making more of these yummy sounding recipes, and may even discover what kombu is, and if it is available in our small town. Ellgen has provided lists of the best superfoods for soups and steps for stocking your superfood pantry. So, creating a shopping list will be easy.
Skipping over the chapter titled Cold Soups, Comfort Blends and Hearty Warmers contain delicious sounding recipes with ingredients we love. We will be trying Creamy Asparagus and Herb Soup, Sunshine Vegetable Turmeric Soup, Curried Lentil Soup, and Tomato-Lime Soup With Chickpeas to name a few. Soups are favorites year-round at our house, and I am very grateful to have received a copy of this cookbook from RockRidge Press in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.
Skipping over the chapter titled Cold Soups, Comfort Blends and Hearty Warmers contain delicious sounding recipes with ingredients we love. We will be trying Creamy Asparagus and Herb Soup, Sunshine Vegetable Turmeric Soup, Curried Lentil Soup, and Tomato-Lime Soup With Chickpeas to name a few. Soups are favorites year-round at our house, and I am very grateful to have received a copy of this cookbook from RockRidge Press in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.
April 15, 2020
I LOVE soup--whether it's brothy, creamy, or loaded with chunky veggies or protein! Soup is one of my favorite things to eat besides baked goods--but I can't live off sweets-only.
Soup is a comfort food to me. When I travel, I love to seek out local restaurants with soups on their menus. I'm not a canned soup kind of girl, unless of course I'm making a casserole (cream of chicken is a staple here) but I can eat homemade soup for a snack or a meal.
I can't wait to try out all of these recipes! Well--except for the ones containing seafood (blech!) but even those, I'll probably try by replacing the seafood with chicken--my go-to protein!
I expect Simple Superfood Soups to be one of my favorite cookbooks I own--and I own shelves of them! The only things that would make this book more appealing, is if there were more photos and the recipes could cook themselves.
I received a complimentary copy from Callisto Publisher's Club.
Soup is a comfort food to me. When I travel, I love to seek out local restaurants with soups on their menus. I'm not a canned soup kind of girl, unless of course I'm making a casserole (cream of chicken is a staple here) but I can eat homemade soup for a snack or a meal.
I can't wait to try out all of these recipes! Well--except for the ones containing seafood (blech!) but even those, I'll probably try by replacing the seafood with chicken--my go-to protein!
I expect Simple Superfood Soups to be one of my favorite cookbooks I own--and I own shelves of them! The only things that would make this book more appealing, is if there were more photos and the recipes could cook themselves.
I received a complimentary copy from Callisto Publisher's Club.
April 22, 2020
The author would rather you consume canola oil than coconut oil. This reviewer disagrees. Nice selection of recipes but not a keeper for me. I will give this book to our local library to help those who want to learn how to make a good soup. Whilst the above sounds like a bit of a downer, if you are new to soup making and want to create some delicious, healthy soups then I would definitely recommend this book. If you are already making your own healthy soups then you will likely not find this book as helpful.
I was provided a copy by the publisher. Thanks, Liz
I was provided a copy by the publisher. Thanks, Liz
May 5, 2020
Who doesn’t love soup? I loved the simplistic explanation of “superfood” because it’s an intimidating term for many people. There’s a good breakdown of pantry staples, too.
Nutritional breakdown is included for each recipe. Limited photos, but realistically more are not needed. And there are year round recipes (there’s a section on cold soups), which is awesome in its rarity.
Nutritional breakdown is included for each recipe. Limited photos, but realistically more are not needed. And there are year round recipes (there’s a section on cold soups), which is awesome in its rarity.
June 6, 2020
I’m looking forward to trying many of the recipes in this book. I didn’t care for many of the cold soup recipes, but they are all well written with relatively easy to find ingredients and substitution tips.
I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2020
This is an excellent collection of recipes for healthy, easy-to-make soups. Haven't tried any of them out yet, but they are approachable enough for a not-very-good cook like myself.
Thank you very much to Callisto Publishers for providing me with a copy. A review was not required.
Thank you very much to Callisto Publishers for providing me with a copy. A review was not required.
April 17, 2020
I received a complimentary copy.
Easy beautiful and simple to create dishes that will not break the bank or take a ton of time.
Easy beautiful and simple to create dishes that will not break the bank or take a ton of time.
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