This soup is loud. Beefy, spicy, smoky, textured and complex, ten times better than I even knew pumpkin soup could be. It has no cream. It is thickened by coarsely-pureed black beans.
Winter is the best time for soup. Especially soups with warm spices like turmeric, cumin and cinnamon that just make you feel full and satisfied. This recipe, from Dr. Weil is exactly that type of meal. I decided to make this
Three Mediterranean pantry staples—tapenade, hummus, and herbes de Provence—are used to make these individual appetizers that got high marks from the VT staff. Serve on a bed of greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette, and follow with a vegetable-laced stew.