As nutritious and refreshing as raw salads can be, winter is a time that many of us crave more warm, cooked meals. Although hearty pasta dishes and soups are some of my favorite cold-weather comfort foods, some of the tastiest meals are those that we can toss together with different ingredient combinations. My favorite tip for building a…
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Today I am sharing a recipe for lentil soup, which, according to my beloved nana, will always bring good luck for the New Year. The following is my simplified and vegan version of her traditional Italian recipe. In addition to flavor, it is rich in protein, iron, and fiber from the lentils, antioxidants such as beta carotene from…