Golden Soup Recipes

GOLDEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the onion, carrot, celery, and saute the vegetables in 1-2 T water for 3 minutes to soften.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, place the butter beans and 1/2 cup of the remaining amount of water, and process until smooth and creamy.
• Add the pureed mixture, the remaining approximately 2 cups stock (or water), Swiss chard (or other greens- I used frozen spinach), corn, and turmeric.
• Stir well, bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the nutritional yeast flakes (and miso if used) during the last two minutes of simmering time.
• Taste and season with salt and freshly ground pepper, as needed.

GOLDEN MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• To brown and soften the onions, heat ½ cup of water or vegetable stock in a large pot and add the onions.
• Cook over high heat, stirring often, until the onions are soft and all the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Add another ¼ cup of water or vegetable stock, stir to loosen any bits of onion that have stuck to the pan, and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and onions begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and spices.
• Lower the heat slightly, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the soy sauce and stock.
• Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• In a separate pan, mix the olive oil and flour to form a thick paste.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute then whisk in the soy milk or rice milk and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until steamy and slightly thickened.
• Add the milk mixture to the soup.
• Stir in the lemon juice and red wine just before serving.

GOLDEN ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1 minute., Reduce heat. Add cheese; heat just until cheese is melted (do not boil).

GOLDEN BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add beets, onions, ginger, and lemon peel. Cover; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups broth and bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until beets are very tender, 1 hour. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes.
• Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return puree to pot. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to soup and thin with more broth, if desired. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice.
• Slice enough beet greens to measure 3/4 cup. Microwave greens 1 minute to wilt; place in blender. Add 3/4 cup soup; puree greens until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover soup and puree separately; chill. Rewarm both separately before using.
• Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle some of greens puree over soup and serve.

QUICK GOLDEN SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes . Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onion.

GOLDEN POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot add potatoes, celery, onion, chicken bouillon, water and parsley flakes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until vegetables become tender.
• In a separate bowl mix flour and milk. Once it is well blended, add to soup mixture and cook until soup becomes thick.
• Stir in cheese, cooked ham or hamburger and simmer until cheese is melted.

GOLDEN BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt. Partially cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in beets, carrots, bell pepper, and stock. Raise heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, partially covered, until beets and carrots are tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Stir in lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Divide soup among 4 bowls; garnish each with chives and a lime.