Superfood Soups: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Plant-based Recipes - A Cookbook (Julie Morris's Superfoods, 5)

I grew up in the UK and in the winter my mum would make big pots full of soup so we had a warm and delicious meal when we got home. It was something I loved then and still do now, even though I live in a rather warm spot, and cold winter days are few and far between -I still crave a nice bowl of soup when the hint of fall arrives. However, though I am able to replicate some of those soups -lentil and peas examples, the rest were traditional meat based soups like Oxtail and Cawl (a Welsh soup made with brisket) and as a vegetarian I need more ideas which was why I decided to buy this book.This book has 100 recipes which is a good start, and every single one of them, a healthy plant based soup. The book begins with a brief look overall at the topic of soup, some principles of creating a super food soup and basics – good fats, seasonings, aromatics, beans, soup composition, and some super food essentials . On the latter it is worth knowing that this is a book that will require you pick up some items at a specialist shop -think medicinal mushrooms, super berries, sea vegetables , seeds , grains -I am sure you can substitute (and there is a cheat sheet at the back) but note recipes feature maca, spirulina powder, dulse, wheatgrass powder. This was the one thing I did not love, for though I have many of these, if you do not, you will spend a pretty penny acquiring them and having been there with other books, it’s a pain!Then there are useful tips such as cheat sheets on cooking with super foods, cost breakdown, pantry ideas, health benefits, before delving into soups lead by broths – including those for energy, detox, beauty and healing which in a concept I love about this book.Then we go to chilled soups, which loving in a hot area I loved, and this goes so much more beyond just a traditional gazpacho - I loved the carrot, ginger and cannot wait to try the coconut turmeric. Then we have creamy soups, such as a corn soup or greens soup and a new take on a potato leek soup. Many of these I should note are accompanied by stunning pictures such as the truffled asparagus soup. This is followed by ‘brothy and noodle soups’ with a take on tortilla soup using chia seeds or a miso noodle soup, there is ramen, Pad Thai and some very creative , way out ideas such as green tea soup!We then go to chowders and porridges,, the kitchari is my absolute favorite as I love this dish and this recipe is simpler than most; then stews and chili, followed by accouterments - garnishes, horseradish cream , pesto or even coconut bacon bits. Followed by a useful guide on sourcing some of these ingredients!This is a great, creative cookbook, full of super food soups that will keep me warm, happy and healthy all winter!

My client recommended that I try this book. She had a fresh pot of fennel bisque, one of the many delish recipes in this amazing cookbook, on the stove and ready to eat. One bite and I ordered my own copy there on the spot!!! The flavors were mind-blowing (and, I latwr learned that the fennel bisque is a detox soup).This cookbook is amazing -- Seasonal, hot, cold, hearty, sweet, healing recipes. Something for every occassion and taste. Lots of ingredients I had never heard of and was shockes to read their health benfits during Google searches.I use veggies and herbs from the farmers market as much as possible for even more nutrients. I use Amazon to procure the ingredients that are not on store shelves.My first soup was the beet soup. I honestly felt no pain in my body the next day!!!What I love about this book is that there are two indexes -- one normal and one that lists the soups based on their benefits, such as detox, immunity, heart health and beauty (skin clearing) properties.I love this cookbook so much that have purchased extra copies to give as gifts to other health-minded clients.One more thing, I am very busy so I crockpot the soups. They turn out fabulously, eliminating that "the 2nd day tastes better" rule.Lastly, the soups are enough to freeze for later or share with your friends and loved ones.Bon Appétit!

I love Julie Morris’s books. Going to the store and seeing superfood powders on the shelves can leave you drawing a blank as to what to do with them. The author has carefully thought out delicious recipes for using these superfoods, fresh or dried. I love the photos as you can see what each mysterious recipe looks like. She also gives explanations on the benefits of these superfoods.Her recipes are a great addition to using juicing for bringing your healthy eating up a few notches while being delicious too.

I like the variety of soups and ingredients. Good way to make vegetables taste yummy.

I am pleasantly surprised at how clear and easy this book is set up. The recipes look simple yet with ingredients I wouldn't have thought of mixing. Some ingredients I've never tried but I love experimenting with foods and recipes and trying out something new. I typically like stews/casseroles better than soup. This book caught my attention because of the superfoods and I'm looking forward to using this book to widen my palate and give soup a chance again. Some other recipes towards the back are directions to make some of the ingredients for the recipes. I can see using these additional recipes in many other foods I cook. So to me, this is a bonus. Plus a great dog food recipe for her dog Fritz. Thank you Julie Morris for such a beautiful recipe book.

The soups delicious but, the recipes lack caloric or nutritional information.

I purchased this book 6 years ago and it remains my FAVORITE cookbook! My family LOVES every recipe I have made from this cookbook, and I have made a LOT of her soups thus far. I always make notations in my cookbooks as to how the family rates the dish, and her recipes are all 5 star rave reviews. I find that with all of the chopping involved, because everything is made fresh, it tends to take me about 1 1/2 hours to make each dish, but it is WELL worth it. So fresh and flavorful! I went ahead and purchased ALL of her cookbooks after using this book. No regrets. She is one very, very talented chef!

This is one of my favorite cookbooks of all times. Nutritious, creative dishes. It often calls for a teaspoon of various superfoods, some of which might be expensive, but omitting these rarely changes the flavor (I do this often). And it's vegan. Highly recommended.

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I bought the whole Superfoods Series by Julie Morris and my life has changed for the better.Quality over quantity.As an overeater this is nothing short of an epiphany for me. When you eat like this, you don't ever need to gorge yourself, your hunger satisfied, your taste buds are satisfied, everything just clicked into place for me. My hunger pangs are gone, my body purrs, my mind is clear.The food is delicious, the recipes are simple and the ingredients, for me anyways, are easy to find. I treat the superfoods like a precious collection now. Got some mason jars and every week I buy another superfood and experiment with it. I have a shelf with beautiful labelled jars of premium food and never feel like ordering in anymore.This book series really caused a revolution in my kitchen and in my life and I am so grateful, SO GRATEFUL, that I found it.

This book is a fascinating read let alone the wonderful recipes. So well laid out an intelligent read which lives on my coffee table now full of inspirational ideas. I have a few good books on Soups as a meal and this is definitely the best yet to enter into my kitchen.

Really good selection of soups etc and properly healthy - liked it a lot!

Amazing! I am determined to try every recipe. The broth recipes are easy to follow and delicious.