Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons

As a person who has over 30 vegan cookbooks (My husband can't believe there are that many vegan cookbooks in print!) I definitely will add this one to those at the top of my list. One of the best things about this book is that it is divided into seasons, so it's easy to find the produce at a reasonable price in the grocery store and it's more likely that it will be locally grown. Another thing I like is that the ingredients are mostly easy to find. I love weird ingredients as much as anyone, but when you are trying to figure out what to make for dinner you don't want to have to run all over town trying to find something that's obscure.My favorite recipe so far is a fall one, Sweet and Sour Sauerkraut Soup which includes carrots, celery, potatoes, diced tomatoes and of course, sauerkraut among other things. If you don't like sauerkraut or sour foods, skip this one, but I think it's even better the next day. Another favorite is the Okra-Rice Gumbo or the Thai-Flavored Coconut Vegetable Soup. These all go together pretty quickly and if you double the recipe you'll have enough for a couple days and the flavors have a way of melding together that makes them all the better.Soup is always great with a big salad and some crusty bread and this cookbook has a lot of imaginative recipes, not just the same old standbys. It's one of those books that's fun to just go through and read because I always seem to find one recipe that is appealing for that particular day, no matter what sort of mood I'm in. Two thumbs up for this book! I'll be looking forward to more vegan cookbooks by Nava Atlas.

2 stars deducted for deceit. I bought this book because I like vegan recipes than can be made in one pot, namely, soups and stews. Little did I know I already owned this book under the title: Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. Dummy me! I thought this was a *new* book. It’s not. Here’s the difference. Wherever the vegetarian book calls for milk, the vegan book calls for rice milk. Sour cream is replaced with Silk creamer. Regular cheese with vegan cheese. That’s it. That’s what I bought a new book for. Not happy. Last comment: the original publication, the vegetarian version, has a far superior layout; everything’s better - the font, the ink, the table of contents, the index. The worst thing about the new vegan version is that the ingredients for each recipe is printed in a light orange ink that is hard to see and read. Also, the table of contents of the vegan version only lists fall, winter, spring, and summer, whereas the vegetarian version lists all the recipes under each season. My recommendation is to buy the vegetarian version and veganize the recipes yourself.

I must confess to being someone who doesn't write reviews, but really enjoys reading them before I make a purchase. This time I couldn't help myself! I have made several of Nava's soup recipes in the winter and fall chapters of this book, living in the cloudy and sometimes damp NW. They have all been easy to make, easy to find the ingredients for, and have tasted wonderful. What an awesome way to segue into becoming vegan. I have enthusiastically recommended this book to several of my friends as well. Because I have allergies to dairy, I really appreciate it when I find a cookbook that gives non-dairy options and still tastes great by adding just the right seasoning blends to make it interesting. My milk substitute of preference is coconut milk (don't let it boil as it will curdle). I will not hesitate to purchase more of Nava's cookbooks when the mood strikes me. She must be one awesome cook!

I've already tried some of the recipes and they are wonderful. There is a lot of flavor in each and (so far) they have been just as good cold the next day as they were hot (one of my requirements for soups). The recipes are grouped by season, so you'll be using the veggies in season. There is rudimentary nutritional information on each soup. There are also occasional sayings, tips, and variations offered. There are NOT many pictures, which is kind of a bummer (just a few color pages in the middle of the book). I like to see what the stuff is supposed to look like, so I would have liked a few more pictures!

What's not to like about soup? They are simple and easy to prepare and now even better that Nava has them for all seasons! One can enjoy her tasty stews and various soups all year long. Using ingredients that are available at any grocery store makes this cookbook even better. The recipes presented are not complicated and even offer their nutritional value. Some of my favorites thus far have been the "Creamy Parsnip-Vegetable Soup", the "White Bean and Hominy Soup" and my all time favorite, the "Taco Soup". The flavors in this soup were absolutely delightful! The author also has a chapter on accompaniments which include various quick breads, muffins and scones that compliment most of the soups in the book. If you love soup, do buy this book and add it amongst your vegan cookbooks!

What I love about Nava Atlas is, she writes for the average cook. Her recipes are colorful, easy, and quick to prepare. She doesn't bog down recipes with exotic ingredients. Most recipes call for three or four easy-to-find ingredients and take about 30 minutes or so to put together. The color photographs in this soup and stew cookbook are great. I've prepared several of these recipes and shared them with non-vegan diners - they never suspected a thing. This is a great gift book - not too expensive, very beautiful, and useful for the day-to-day cook, especially during the winter months. Also, these recipes are perfect for a single person. You can make a pot of soup on a Sunday and you've got your meals for a few days.

My husband and I LOVE this book. It is divided into seasons, which makes choosing what to make easy. And there are a lot of choices, lots of recipes in this book! The recipes are neither overly simplistic nor complicated, they are just right. I really appreciate that all of the recipes we have tried turned out spot on, great flavors and seasoning, no “tweaking” required!! We really love soup and this book hasn’t budged from the kitchen since we received it, I cook from it once or twice per week. Fabulous purchase.

Really useful cook book for vegans with lovely recipes.

Excellent book

Ricette molto belle, di facile esecuzione e con ingredienti (nella maggior parte dei casi) reperibili anche in Italia. Solo 2 pecche: non ci sono i tempi di esecuzione e non c'è la tabella di conversione tra le misure USA e quelle italiane

Very excited to try some of the delicious and beautiful looking recipes in this book. First step towards a healthier 2021!

Love the book!