Spicy Lentil Soup ©2016 Anita Strawn de Ojeda You may have seen those bright orange lentils in the bulk section of your favorite health-food store or co-op grocery and wondered how in the world to prepare them. Here’s a tasty answer that’s quick and easy (you can prepare it on the… Read more“Spicy Lentil Soup (Vegan and Gluten-free)”
Category: Soups
Gluten-free, vegan soups to please any palate.
Spicy Potato Soup-Quick and Easy (not to mention GF and Vegan)
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: about 20 minutes ©2013 Anita Strawn de Ojeda You’ll need 6 medium-large red potatoes (about 2 lbs.) 2 cans of green chilies (whether you use mild, medium or spicy is up to you–we like it with spicy green chilies) 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2… Read more“Spicy Potato Soup-Quick and Easy (not to mention GF and Vegan)”
Hearty Vegetable Soup Base
Hearty Vegetable Soup Serves 6-8 Prep time-15-20 minutes Cooking time-30-45 minutes My family loves this basic hearty vegetable soup recipe, and it’s quick and easy to make. If you’re serving a big crowd, it’s easy to double the recipe (or, if you want leftovers to freeze and reheat for a… Read more“Hearty Vegetable Soup Base”
Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup (vegan and GF)
Serves 6 Who says preparing tasty vegan and gluten-free meals has to take a lot of time? This soup takes ten minutes or less to prepare, yet it rivals restaurant soups. ½ cup raw cashews 1 cup water 2 Tbs. Brewer’s yeast ½ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. cayenne Blend… Read more“Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup (vegan and GF)”
Rosemary Potato Soup-Creamy and Vegan

2 tsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced ½ onion, diced 1 Tablespoon rosemary leaves (fresh or dried) 4-5 medium-sized red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into ¾” cubes 3 cups hot water ½ cup raw cashews 13 oz. Great Northern Beans (drained) 2 cups water 2 tsp. salt ½ tsp…. Read more“Rosemary Potato Soup-Creamy and Vegan”
Creamy Asparagus Soup-Vegan and Gluten-free
About two weeks ago I bought a bunch of asparagus and than never had time to prepare it. I hated wasting it, but it was on the old side of fresh, so I figured it might taste great in a soup. This happens to me a lot—I buy fresh veggies… Read more“Creamy Asparagus Soup-Vegan and Gluten-free”
Chipotle Cauliflower Soup (Vegan)
Cauliflower Chipotle Soup Serves 4-6 Prep time-15 minutes The beauty of this recipe lies in the fact that you can quickly cut the vegetables into large chunks and the soup takes scarcely any time to prepare. 1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into chunks ¼ an onion, cut into… Read more“Chipotle Cauliflower Soup (Vegan)”
Creamy Potato Leek Soup (Vegan)
Creamy Potato Leek Soup (vegan) Serves six This creamy potato soup is perfect for a cool winter evening. Boil 2 cups of water in a 4 quart sauce pan and add 1 lb potatoes (I used gold minis) chopped into small chunks Return water to a boil and turn the… Read more“Creamy Potato Leek Soup (Vegan)”
Butternut Coconut Soup
I’ve discovered that our family of four can’t eat a whole butternut squash as a side dish in one setting, so this is a creative way to serve the leftovers up the next night. This is how I prepare the butternut squash the first night: I cut it in half, scoop… Read more“Butternut Coconut Soup”
Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan)
My non-vegan, meat-eating students love this soup (even though it’s vegan and gluten-free). Serves 4 Blend the following ingredients on high speed in a blender (a Blendtec or Vitamix work the best): 1 1/2 cups water 15 ounces Great White Northern Beans (drained and rinsed if you’re using… Read more“Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan)”