Soups & Stews

Appears in
I Can Cook Vegan

By Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Published 2019

  • About

Mission: You’ll work on your knife cuts and perfect your sauté skills. If you’re the type of person who burns things, that will stop here and now as you learn to conduct and adjust your heat.* You’ll also develop flavors, focusing on aromatics and seasoning. That seems like a lot, but you’re ready for it!

Soups and stews are probably the first thing you think of when you think of comfort food. Who doesn’t crave spoonfuls from a big, steamy bowl of deliciousness on a rainy day? They fill your kitchen with the most wonderful aromas. The beauty for the beginner cook is that you’ll use mostly pantry ingredients and simple equipment. And, of course, although not all of these recipes are one-pot, there is the benefit of the one-pot meal. Having everything simmering away on the stove top in a big soup pot is nice for the obvious reason—there’s only one pot to clean! But the convenience of making a soup or stew goes beyond that—it’s only one thing to think about, and that peace of mind is important. You don’t have to worry about a sauce boiling over or a small oven fire. Just. This. One. Pot. Whether you want to make a creamy soup or a hearty curry, break out your favorite pot and let’s get cooking!