When I asked Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou, a Mediterranean diet expert, how I could get the small American city of Albert Lea, Minnesota—famous for meatpacking—to eat more vegetables, I knew I had come to the right person. We were sitting at Thea’s Guesthouse, in front of one of her amazing spreads of Ikarian cuisine. Dr. Trichopoulou paused for a moment and then gestured to the food and said, “Feed them.” I had my marching orders, so I searched for a recipe that people would like. Several months later, I invited the entire city of Albert Lea to dinner. More than 2,200 people showed up as chefs demonstrated how to make this Ikarian stew in two enormous boiling cauldrons. For these people, vegetables were typically the orange flecks you see in Hamburger Helper. I was nervous to serve them a 100 percent plant-based meal. Less than an hour later, the two pots were completely empty and the city had taken its first step to changing its diet for the better. After just one year, participants added an estimated 2.9 years to their average life span, while health care claims for city workers dropped 49 percent. This city experiment was the pilot for what is now Blue Zones Project, which has expanded to 47 communities across the United States. Here’s the exact recipe, which also happens to be one of our reader favorites.
I follow the diehard rule of using (at least) three meats in my Kentucky Burgoo recipe, opting for tender pork, smoky bacon, and affordable, juicy boneless/skinless chicken thighs. Traditionally you might also see beef in the mix, along with bone-in/skin on chicken pieces. But for my time and money, choosing between pork and beef is usually the best way to go.
Roman Style Egg Drop Soup
Chicken soup may contain substances with beneficial activity, including an anti-inflammatory effect that could ease the symptoms of colds and other upper respiratory infections. Because of its healing power for respiratory illnesses, like the common cold, chicken soup has been called “Jewish penicillin.”
In this recipe, beets are cooked in two separate batches: One batch is used to make “beet water,” a kind of rich beet stock, and the other is cooked and grated.
This is a delicious dish I made a while back and am only getting around to showing you now. It's a delicious Greek Stew made with lamb s...
This soup is filled with lots of little dough and meat dumplings that, when added to a simple broth of vegetables, make the soup so satisfying and comforting!
Greek lemon chicken soup with orzo (Avgolemono) is a traditional Greek soup that combines the tangy flavors of lemon and eggs with the heartiness of orzo pasta. Perfect for cold nights when you need something hearty and filling, this classic Greek recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
The Corned Beef Stew, a Eurasian recipe from Singapore, is a fairly light mix of beef and vegetables; as you can see from the images, the beef falls apart in the stew and ends up being a “secondary” ingredient, with the vegetables being the star of the dish.
If you like tzatziki, you'll LOVE this soup!
Semi-homemade starts with a simple box of stock or can of broth. Loaded up with the good stuff, you'll be able to say "Soup's on!" in a snap.
Creamy, spicy, sweet—these soups prove that fresh summer corn can do it all.
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Tex-Mex Cabbage Soup is full of ground beef, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. It's a healthy, filling meal that's perfect for cooler weather.
Soups and stews are the perfect comfort food to add to your weeknight menu. Delicious flavors come together for a comforting bowl of delicious flavor every time!
In this winter soup recipes most soups use a variety of vegetables in the base and often meat, they are usually nutrient-dense and filling.
Beef Vegetable Soup with Cabbage is a satisfying soup, filled with tender beef and tons of veggies, including cabbage. This one is loaded with protein and fiber, and will fill you up for hours.
Oh so comforting One Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup. Loaded with fresh herbs, tender veggies and paired with delicious bread.
This rich harvest stew with smoked sausage is utter coziness in a bowl, brimming with veggies like butternut squash, parsnips, carrots and kale!
When you need healthy comfort food with minimal time and don't want to do a ton of dishes, this is the recipe for you! This super flavorful, hearty stew is loaded with ingredients I love and only requires one pan to make.
By: Liv B.
There’s nothing better than winter soups and stews to warm you up on a cold day. This easy beef stew, for example, will become your new winter favorite!
Soups and stews are the perfect comfort food to add to your weeknight menu. Delicious flavors come together for a comforting bowl of delicious flavor every time!
Hearty and delicious, this Amish golden stew is made with only 8 ingredients, making it perfect for a toss and go dinner for a busy day!
Delicious and comforting Healthier Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with tons of nutritious veggies! It’s comfort food that will leave you feeling great.
Try soup for supper. These blended recipes are quick, satisfying and so so easy. Give it a whirl.
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