Posts Tagged ‘celery’
|Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
A cup of warmth
Today is a perfect day for soup. Not only is it a chilly day in the tropics, but after all of the holiday festivities, and the food that goes along with it, I have been yearning for some hearty, healthy soup! This morning I put all other plans on hold long enough to whip together this delicious batch of soup, and quickly proceeded to eat a nice big bowl of it.
Soup is one of the staples of our diet because it is delicious, easy to make, and lasts for a few days if you make a big batch. Consequently I realized that it is strange that I have not shared any soup recipes on this blog, so I am happy to finally have the chance.
If you can find them, I definitely recommend using French lentils in this soup. Often lentil soup is made with red lentils which become mushy and are better for a puree. The French lentils hold their shape and crunch and therefore add some hearty texture to the soup. You might have to look for them in a specialty food store. I recently purchased mine from Atlantic Spice Co.
Tags: carrot, celery, cumin, curry, garam masala, lentils, sweet potatoes
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Giambotta
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Hearty Giambotta Stew
Eggplant.
Some people love it and some people really dislike it. I even know someone who passionately dislikes it. Personally, I am a big fan, and am always looking for something different to do with it. This past fall I discovered Giambotta while I was cleansing and looking through cookbooks for recipes that could fit into the phase of the cleanse that I was currently on.
Cleansing is a great way to step back and gain some perspective on how my body feels eating certain foods, and how I can actively promote my physical well-being. I have tried a few cleanses in the past few years, but the one that I have found the most rewarding and compassionate is from the book If the Buddha came to Dinner by Hale Sofia Schatz. During the first phase of the cleanse you eat mostly vegetables, so Giambotta was a great choice. It is a hearty stew, and is very nurturing during the winter months.
It is described in the cookbook Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites (where I discovered it) as an Italian version of the French Ratatouille dish, and I have to say, I agree. It reminds me of Ratatouille, and the potatoes definitely “frenchify” it. My french sweetheart was definitely happy with it!
I have modified the recipe changing a few ingredients and quantities from the original recipe. So, with no further ado, here my Giambotta recipe. Stew and enjoy!
Tags: bell pepper, celery, eggplant, potato, tomato, zucchini
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