Grandma DeVince's Vegan Pasta e Fagioli
VEGAN LEMONGRASS NOODLE SOUP
Personalize this lovely dish by garnishing with your favorite accompaniments. Add punch with chives, turn up the heat with chilies, or keep it mellow with sweet basil.
Noodle soup typically starts with a pre-made stock spiked with fish sauce and finished with crisp yet tender vegetables. This recipe skips the fish sauce for a vegan concoction. And, instead of cooking all the vegetables at the end, I incorporate half the veggies- cabbage, carrot, and tomato- into the water for a long simmer and create a flavorful broth. Then, I finish the soup by quick cooking veggies for some crunch. If, however, you use pre-made stock, you can add all the veggies at the end.
KALE & TOMATO SOUP
Inspired by my Gran's cabbage rolls, which were always served with mashed potatoes and tomato gravy, this soup is reminiscent of those childhood flavors without all the calories. I switched from cabbage to kale when I started growing it, but this stew tastes delicious no matter what brassica you choose.
Mushroom Ramen Soup
This rich, "meaty" broth starts with mushrooms for depth and roasted onions & garlic for a touch of smoke. Rounding out the the complex flavors are fennel, cinnamon, anise, and clove.
For quick weekday prep, make the broth the night before. Add the tofu to allow it to marinate in refrigerator overnight. The next day, just prepare the noodles, toss the remaining mushrooms into the stew, and simmer until just tender. Serve with the noodles and top with palate pleasing accompaniments.
Lentil & Potato Stew
Tomato Basil Stew with Chickpeas
GREEN CHILI
Fried polenta dumplings
Traditional polenta takes about an hour of cooking time and isn't always the best choice when you're in a hurry. This quick polenta's texture isn't as refined as its slow cooked counterpart but is perfect for frying. Serve these as an appetizer with chutney and dipping sauce or pair with stew and chili.
BUTTERMILK & HERB DUMPLINGS
Finally, a fluffy and biscuit-y dumpling that I can love! These dumplings from J. Kenji López-Alt at Serious Eats were part of his leftover turkey and dumpling dish, but they pair perfectly with vegetarian stews too. Without the oppressive doughy interior that plaques many recipes, this one is definitely a keeper.
