Last call for soup

Lemon orzo spinach soup (new!), barley soup, tempeh curry + more 🍲

March in NYC is, weather-wise, notoriously confusing. The trees continue to be bare and some days are as freezing as January. Other days, still, peak into the 60’s and everyone absolutely loses it (think elementary-school-children-at-recess energy, with rosé al fresco)… and then it’s back to snow the following week.

While we patiently await true spring, I’m continuing on my soup journey, which has been the star of my meal prep routine this winter. I’m a big fan of this format because it’s a one-pot meal that lasts well in the fridge, travels easily to the office when needed, and it can offer all the macronutrients (carbs, protein, fat) in one bowl.

Here are the ones I’ve been making on repeat…

NEW! Lemon Orzo Soup with Red Lentils and Spinach

This cozy, lemony soup with slippery orzo pasta requires very little effort: the only “work” involved is chopping the mirepoix. Everything else goes in straight from the pantry/freezer and then the stove does all the work.

Originally inspired by Greek avgolemono soup, here the orzo is suspended in the broth thanks to red lentils as opposed to eggs.

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Thai-Inspired Tempeh Curry

Roasted peppers and onions, savory crumbled tempeh, and waxy potatoes come together in a rich and nutty coconut-peanut broth.

Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

Shelf-stable gnocchi, canned white beans, and kale take creamy tomato soup from appetizer to main course territory.

Lentil Barley Soup with Mushrooms

Mushroom barley soup is a classic Eastern European comfort food. Adding green lentils to the mix turns it into a complete meal.

Tomato Chickpea Soup with Tortilla Crisps

If you prefer a Tex-Mex vibe, this hearty option with chickpeas and potatoes is for you. The homemade tortilla crisps are not mandatory but they do elevate the dish to Restaurant-Fancy™ status.

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