Superfood Soups: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Plant-based Recipes - A Cookbook (Julie Morris's Superfoods, 5) Hardcover – September 6, 2016

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!

Delicious recipes - our favourite is the Mushroom soup - on the down side though - one must spent a lot of money on all these superfood items - great as they are - mushroom soup for example requires 3 different kinds of dried mushrooms (at the back of the book it will tell you which brands are best) - each powder bag costs $20 (you won't use full bags but its the starting cost to stock up pantry) plus such things as kelp or dulce were also items i had to order via internet - really making this soup for the 1st time set me back $80+ Just in start up cost!! I have made it about 6 times now (4 portions each time) & had to re-order the dried mushroom powder again - this is for just 1 soup out of this book! Some of the other soups had a few even fancier items - also necessary to order ingredients via internet which i have not done yet - all in all - great recipes if you don't mind the cost

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.

Amazing recipes... really well planned and thoroughly built. I really recommend this book because all the recipes are delicious. Plus, I have to ad that the first chapter really educates you with a new way to cook delicious and healthy soups.

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

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.