Something about a piping hot soup or stew ladled into a bowl signifies total comfort. Maybe it’s the aroma of a rich stew simmering on the stovetop or the pleasure of spooning into a velvety cream soup. With these Cooking Light recipes, comfort doesn’t mean excessive calories or fat—only simple satisfaction.
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INTRODUCTION
WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW
HEALTHY EATING GUIDELINES
TAKE STOCK • Store-bought stock is a modern convenience that simplifies life for home cooks. And while your food will taste good with purchased stock, it’ll be over-the-top when you use homemade stock. Since homemade stock freezes beautifully, make a couple of batches to keep on hand.
ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS • Keep these ingredients in the pantry, freezer, or fridge, and you can always throw together a hearty, healthy bowl of soup. (See p. 10 for an entire chapter of 5-ingredient soups.) To maximize health benefits, select whole-wheat pastas, brown rice, and lower-sodium canned veggies and broths. There are also plenty of options for gluten-free pastas and veggie-based grain products.
POTS AND PANS • Here are some pots, pans, and appliances to consider when you’re making soups and stews.
5-INGREDIENT SOUPS • YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT THE DELICIOUS SOUPS YOU CAN CREATE WITH ONLY FIVE INGREDIENTS.
LOW-CARB SOUPS • WITH NO ADDED SUGARS AND MOST WITH 10 GRAMS OF CARBS OR LESS PER SERVING, THESE PROTEIN-PACKED SOUPS ARE SURE TO SATISFY.
VEGAN SOUPS • THE FOCUS IS ON VEGGIES, GRAINS, AND NONMEAT PROTEIN IN THESE HEARTY VEGAN SOUPS.
UNDER PRESSURE • USE THE PRESSURE COOKER FUNCTION ON YOUR MULTICOOKER TO COOK SOUPS WITH MINIMAL EFFORT.
AROUND THE WORLD • EXPLORE THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR KITCHEN WHEN YOU SPOON INTO CLASSIC SOUPS FEATURING AN ARRAY OF GLOBAL FLAVORS.
BIG-BATCH SOUPS • WITH RECIPES THAT SERVE 10 OR MORE, YOU’LL HAVE ENOUGH FOR LATER MEALS OR TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
SIDEKICKS • PAIR YOUR FAVORITE SOUP RECIPES WITH A VARIETY OF SHORTCUT BREADS, HOMEMADE CHIPS, AND EASY TOPPERS.
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