The vegetables used in this soup are flexible. Any orange vegetable can be combined with any green … For example, peas or green beans could replace the peppers. Carrots can be used instead of or in addition to the squash or sweet potatoes, etc.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chopped onions
  • crushed garlic
  • chopped celery
  • chopped fresh tomatoes
  • chopped sweet peppers
  • stock or water
  • paprika
  • basil
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne
  • bay leaf
  • tamari
You might need to buy:
  • black beans
  • chickpeas
  • peppermint leaves

from cook’s illustrated: Unlike the stovetop method, microwave polenta does not require constant stirring. After testing different grinds of cornmeal, we found the medium-grind varieties, sold as polenta, are best. Makes 3 1/2 cups

ready in about 10 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • cornmeal
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable broth
  • TVP granules
  • cooked pinto or other beans
  • diced tomatoes
  • chipotle chile powder
  • cumin
  • smoked Spanish paprika
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • small jalapeƱo pepper
  • bell pepper
  • large onion
  • chayote squash
  • cornmeal
  • agave nectar
  • nutritional yeast
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • bottled creamy ranch dressing