The 30-Minute Vegan - by Mark Reinfeld (Paperback)

About the Book

From award-winning author, chef, and coauthor of The 30-Minute Vegan series, more than 100 plant-based soups, from consommes to stews, chowders to raw and dessert soups, for every season."

Book Synopsis

In this definitive guide to vegan soups, -- award-winning chef Mark Reinfeld gives you all the tools and tips to create easy, flavorful meals -- within thirty minutes or less. Prepare to feast upon a wide array of plant-based soups-from consomm's to stews, chowders to raw and dessert soups. From a selection of stocks to irresistible toppings and accompaniments, these inspired recipes cover a broad spectrum of international cuisine.

Soup's On! contains an inspiring foreword by Dr. Neal Barnard and is divided into six sections:

Part One: The Art of Soup Creation, -- with recipes for stocks such as Roasted Vegetable Stock, Mushroom Stock, and Dashi;
Part Two: Vegetable-based Soups, --including favorites such as French Onion Soup, Thai Coconut Soup with Lemongrass, Mayan Tomato and Corn, and African Peanut;
Part Three: Soups and Stews with Grains, Legumes and Pasta, -- with classics like Wonton Soup, Matzo Ball Soup, Himalayan Dahl, and Brazilian Black Bean with Baked Plantains;
Part Four: Creamy Blended Soups, -- with crowd pleasers like New England Chowder, Roasted Squash with Coconut, Creamy Fire-Roasted Tomato and Dill, and Cheesy Cauliflower Soup;
Part Five: Raw and Dessert Soups, -- including cutting edge recipes for Spicy Strawberry Soup, Golden Gazpacho with Saffron, Raw Corn Chowder, and Raw Chocolate Mint Soup with Raspberries;
Part Six: Garnishes and Sides, -- with recipes for Candied Pepitas, Vegan Creme Fraiche, Herbed Croutons, and Corn Bread.

Soup's On! proves that you don't need meat or dairy -- or a lot of time -- to have a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl!

Review Quotes

Publishers Weekly, 12/6/13

"Mark Reinfeld may be the male equivalent to a vegan Rachael Ray--his recipes are flavorful and approachable and certainly have the same potential for mass appeal...Reinfeld's enthusiasm for diverse cuisines sets the book apart...Omnivores and vegans alike will appreciate the book's breadth and depth, as well as the limited call for esoteric or arcane ingredients...A terrific resource when the urge for a comforting soup hits."

InfoDad.com, 12/26/2013

"Vegans who enjoy soups and like spending time in the kitchen will find plenty to keep them busy and satisfied here."

Natural Solutions, February 2014

"Want a definitive guide to vegan soups? Then this is the cookbook for you."

Taste for Life, February 2014

"Award-winning chef Mark Reinfeld will inspire year-round soup supping...you'll love getting your soup on with this inspiring book!"

Vegetarians in Paradise, February 2014
"Mark Reinfeld has added another 30 minute gem to his list of books that make vegan cooking so much easier and peaceful. The recipes are not only delicious, but they also display the mantle of good health."

About the Author

Award-winning vegan chef Mark Reinfeld is the creator of Vegan Fusion, a platform for plant-based, vegetarian, raw, and gluten-free cooking classes and recipes. Reinfeld is the author of seven books, including the bestselling 30-Minute Vegan series, and offers food counseling services for companies like Google, Whole Foods, and Bon AppÃ(c)t Management. He is the 2017 inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame.