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Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week
By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Little, Brown and Company - 2013
New England Glam Chowder : page 45
The "clam" comes from a mix of shiitake and button mushrooms, however Isa says you can do all shiitake if you feel generous-I did the mix and it tasted fine. The mushrooms provided the chewiness I remember from clams-granted, I haven't had a clam in 20 years or so. Some chiffonaded Nori provides the sea taste. This was pretty good, and surprisingly tasted even better when heated up the next day. There is lots of chopping to do, so if you have an organized mise-en-place then cooking will be a snap. Just add veggies at the appointed times, and otherwise this soup cooks itself. As always, Isa's instructions are friendly and precise.
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Maybe my expectations were not properly managed by calling this pesto. Despite the cup of fresh basil, I found this soup on the bland side. It's healthy though-ingredients include pureed cauliflower, garlic and Swiss chard. There is a small amount of oil, the rest of the base is broth. So you'll feel virtuous eating this, but don't serve it to impress. I recommend you take her suggestion to garnish with pine nuts. Also, cut the cauliflower into small florets, as I had imperfect results pureeing.
Isa is one of the best recipe writers I know, and this recipe is written in her clear, friendly manner.
Equipment needed: dutch oven or stock pot, immersion blender (preferable and more fun!) or blender/food processor.
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