When I was in Tuscany, I couldn't resist ordering bread soup made with slightly stale, but wonderful Italian bread. The bread in Northern Italy is slightly spongy which gives it a unique flavor. My travels there inspired me to create a recipe for Tuscan Bread Soup, which is also known as Ribollita. You can make this soup on your stovetop or in a slow cooker. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Chunky Crab Gazpacho: Cold and Refreshing
Can I have a little more, please? That's how I feel when I eat Chunky Crab Gazpacho or any gazpacho for that matter because it reminds me of my trip to Spain. Enjoy this recipe! Soup is one of the best ways to get the nutrition you need and lose weight, but it's sometimes too hot to eat in summer. Gazpacho is a cold and low-calorie soup. I love it … [Read more...]
Indonesian Chicken Soup: Immunity Boosting
If it is cold outside or you are feeling under the weather, nothing feels better than a nice bowl of soup. This zesty Indonesian chicken soup contains fresh ginger, which is fabulous for curing tummy ills. You might want to call it Indo-Penicillin. It's also low-calorie and yummy. Enjoy this recipe! About ginger Ginger is a powerful spice that's known to treat … [Read more...]
French Leek Detox Soup Recipe
In her book "French Women Don't Get Fat" author Mireille Guiliano boils down leeks and drinks the juice over the weekend. She says it's a good way to detox your body after you party too hard is to boil up some leeks and eat them to detox. This inspired me to create this detox leek soup. Enjoy this recipe! This recipe is simple to make and takes just minutes to whip up … [Read more...]
Creamy Cold Yogurt Soup with Vegetables Recipe
I love cold soups, especially on a hot day, and this recipe for Yogurt and Vegetable cold soup is refreshing as well as nutritious. It's a version of Tarator soup that is popular in the Balkans and is similar to Tzatsiki. Use your favorite brand of plain yogurt made from cow, sheep, or goat milk. I prefer Greek-style yogurt because it's extra creamy. Enjoy this … [Read more...]