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Minestrone
emointhekitchen Minestrone “big soup” means “that which is served” – designed to fill you up. It is documented in an English cookbook from 1871. The tradition of not losing its rural roots continues today, and minestrone is now known in Italy as part of a style of cooking called cucina povera (“poor people’s cuisine”), meaning dishes that have rustic, rural roots, as opposed to cucina nobile (“noble cuisine”), or the cooking style and nobility of the aristocracy. The vegetables used may vary according to personal taste and availability. You will need: olive oil 1 leek 1/2 potato 1 shallots 1 carrot 4 cloves of garlic 1 can diced tomatoes 1…
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Red Lentil Soup
emointhekitchen Lentils are used in many different dishes around the world. Lentil dishes are most popular in South Asia, the Mediterranean, West Asia, and Latin America. Red lentils are rich in nutrients and have anti-cancer properties, so they are suitable for regular consumption. However, they are not a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine, so few people are interested in them. Today I will introduce you to red lentil soup, which can be used for its high nutritional value, easy preparation, and delicious taste. If you don’t believe it, try it, you will love it… You will need: olive oil 1 cup red lentils 1 small shallot and 1 small onion…
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Mung beans & Wakame soup
emointhekitchen The holidays and New Year are a time of gatherings and often drinking more alcohol. According to traditional Chinese medicine, alcohol can warm the body, but excessive consumption weakens the kidneys, liver, and overall energy of the body. This popular Chinese soup traditionally appears on summer tables (not only for hangovers), and, despite its simplicity, delivers a multi-layered taste. They can be challenging for both mind and body. Take some time to relax with simple breathing exercises or gentle qigong movements. Harmony and self-care are the best gifts you can give yourself during this time. You will need: 4 cups water 1/2 cup rinsed dry mung beans 1 tablespoon…
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Quinoa soup
emointhekitchen Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; Merlík čilský) is a versatile grain that can be a great addition to your soup recipes, providing a healthy and filling alternative to traditional grains like rice or pasta. In this recipe, I’ll show how to make a delicious quinoa soup with potatoes that are packed with nutrients and flavour. You will need: 1 cup quinoa carrots tofu one large potatoes one large onion 3 garlic salt and pepper vegetable broth Baby spinach Procedure: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Then, add the diced carrot and…
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Tofu & Rice noodle soup
emointhekitchen Tofu and rice noodle soup is a nutritious and delicious dish that is popular in many Asian cuisines. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit individual tastes and preferences. You will need: tofu firm apple cider vinegar brown sugar tamari soy sauce 4 garlic 1/4 water olive oil green onions yellow curry paste rice noodles baby spinach cherry tomato 1l vegetable broth snow peas Preparation: Soak the glass rice noodles in hot water until soft, then drain. Cut the tofu into cubes. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, tofu, apple cider vinegar, sugar, tamari, garlic and water for at least 30 minutes. Start…
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Laba congee
emointhekitchen So, on December 30, 2022, the days fly by so, fast and in the blink of an eye, Laba Festival is here again. Porridge is indispensable, it adds all kinds of beans and rice to the boil, which is fragrant! Laba Festival, commonly known as “Laba”, is the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. The ancients had a tradition of offering sacrifices to ancestors and gods and praying for a good harvest. In some areas, there was a custom of drinking Laba porridge. According to legend, this day is also the day when the Buddha Sakyamuni became enlightened. It is called the “Dharma Treasure Festival” and is one…
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Vegetable Borscht
emointhekitchen This time I will introduce vegan soup made from beetroot and vegetables. The most famous one is probably Russian beet soup. The vegetable soup made of a lot of beets and various vegetables, and finally added with cream, has a strong taste and is a famous dish of Russian feasts. The red vegetable beet used in Russian borscht belongs to the same Chenopodiaceae family as spinach. The country of origin is the Mediterranean coast. The best season for beets is from June to July in early summer and from November to December in late autumn. Iron and minerals, also known as “blood transfusions”. In recent years, it has also…
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Tomato soup
emointhekitchen According to the theory of the five elements, the energy of wood rules the spring. We mainly take care of the liver and gallbladder. The energy of wood rises upwards, in all directions, ensuring the permeability of the organism. Rising qi, which takes the good and the bad with it, can manifest itself differently in our bodies. No wonder we often have a headache in the spring, heartburn burns, we have runny noses, and we are irritable. Either we beat the unpleasant manifestations of the rising energy of spring back with medication (for pain and to soothe) or we try to alleviate these manifestations by dietary rules. And accept…
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Buddha’s Rice Soup (“Buddha jumps over a wall”)
emointhekitchen “Buddha jumps over a wall” is a dish that dates back several centuries to the Qing Dynasty. They say the name originates from the saying: “Even a monk jumps over the temple wall because of the delicious smell.” The scent spread to an adjacent Buddhist monastery, where the monks meditated. Although the monks may not eat vegetarian food, one of the monks is tempted to jump over the wall. The food name is an allusion to the dish’s ability to entice the vegetarian Buddhist monks from their temples to partake in the meat-based dish and implies that even the vegetarian Gautama Buddha would try to jump over a wall…
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Sweet vegetable soup with Job’s-tears
emointhekitchen In the Chinese cycles of the seasons and the elements, Earth is often referred to as Indian Summer, or late summer, which is considered a time for slowing down and gathering in. The sweet taste enhances qi. However, this statement only applies to sweet and neutral, warm vegetables, all kinds of cereals, meat, fish, eggs, legumes, fats, nuts and seeds – in other words, it applies to all nutritious foods that have a delicate taste. All of these foods (although some relate to other organs) strengthen the qi of the spleen. Sweet moisturizes. This claim applies to cereals, root vegetables, fruit, dried fruit, fruit juices and sweeteners, such as…
