Summer Melon and Pepper soup- vegan, gluten free.

Summer Melon and Pepper soup- vegan, gluten free.

Summer is here! The sunrise and sunsets, perfect evenings, lovely outdoors, all the seasonal produce that makes heat tolerable, make it my favorite season. But summers is not just about salads. With the soup lover in me, I love to blend those summer vibes into 

All things Green Asparagus soup- vegan, gluten free.

All things Green Asparagus soup- vegan, gluten free.

Soup season never ends in my kitchen. Although, the winter weather is perfect for soups, there are many unique flavors/ colors for every season that help you make remarkable soups year round. This soup is the best of my spring collection. As the name denotes, 

Gingered Carrot and Spiced Foxnuts (Makhana)soup- vegan, gluten free.

Gingered Carrot and Spiced Foxnuts (Makhana)soup- vegan, gluten free.

The weather is slowly warming up, but the evenings are still perfect for soups. The convenience of being one pot dishes that can hide the presence of lots of veggies, grains, beans makes me a big soup fan especially at dinner time often. I love 

One pot Masala Oats, Chickpea & Vegetable Stew-  vegan, gluten free.

One pot Masala Oats, Chickpea & Vegetable Stew- vegan, gluten free.

One pot meals are my best friends, in addition to ready to eat greens, canned beans and packaged tofu during busy weekdays. In the process of trying to shift from usual meals (rice or roti with vegetable based dishes) to a more balanced, whole food 

Wholesome Quinoa & Black- eyed beans Mexican style soup- vegan, gluten free.

Wholesome Quinoa & Black- eyed beans Mexican style soup- vegan, gluten free.

Quinoa, my favorite pseudo cereal that I try to create many family dinners with, because of it’s nutrition content. Recently, I had the opportunity of tasting ‘pozole’ a traditional Mexican stew made with tomatillos, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, hominy ( dried maize kernels) and usually with 

Beetroot lemongrass soup with tofu- vegan, gluten free

Beetroot lemongrass soup with tofu- vegan, gluten free

I am sure, you have noticed my obsession with soups by now. The season calls for a dramatic soup that is lively in color and aroma. I found the perfect starting point for it, the beetroot sitting in the fridge. Beetroot gets it incandescent lively 

Hearty Spinach & Apple soup with Millet- vegan, gluten free.

Hearty Spinach & Apple soup with Millet- vegan, gluten free.

It is the season of soups, and I am loving it. Soups are easier to cook, work perfectly to spice up the autumn evenings, and provide an excellent medium to hide ingredients that my kids would otherwise not be so open to. This hearty soup 

‘Warm me up’ South Indian Chili- vegan

‘Warm me up’ South Indian Chili- vegan

Beloved Beans, are truly ignored super heroes of foods. They are shown to increase lifespan, protect from cancer, help with glucose control, lower cholesterol, and provide many more nutrients. For the nutrition content of different beans, please refer to https://beaninstitute.com/bean-nutrition-overview/ American dietary guidelines recommend 3 

Persimmon and Golden Beets Soup with spinach cashew cream – vegan.

Persimmon and Golden Beets Soup with spinach cashew cream – vegan.

It’s been a long week and the fall weather with long evenings calls for a soup that warms up the body and soul and provides good nourishment. I am fortunate to have home grown persimmons on hand, tended with love by my sister. And we