Meatout Mondays - Gourmet Fennel & Celery Soup

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Meatout Mondays

 

Kick the Meat Habit - One Day at a Time!

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February 26, 2007

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Recipe: Gourmet Fennel & Celery Soup

 

ItÂ’s fennel season! Look for this cousin of parsley, carrots, dill and

coriander in

your local market. Fennel, the main ingredient in black licorice, is good

source of

fiber, potassium, and excellent source of vitamin C. Its unique

combination of

nutrients make it a strong antioxidant. Fennel has long been noted for itÂ’s

anti-inflammatory and cancer prevention properties.

 

Ingredients:

 

1 Tbs. fennel seeds, ground

1 Tbs. olive oil

2 fennel bulbs, quartered, cored & coarsely chopped

2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup dry white wine

5 cups vegetable stock

6 cloves garlic, peeled

1 medium celery root, peeled & coarsely chopped

1 medium potato, peeled and coarsely chopped

fresh parsley, chopped

2 fresh thyme sprigs

Bouquet of 5 flat-leaf parsley stems, 2 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 bay leaf,

tied with

string

smoked tofu, cubed (to taste - optional)

salt & pepper (to taste)

 

Directions:

 

Set aside the feathery fronds from 1 fennel bulb to use as a garnish for

each plate.

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat; add chopped fennel bulb, celery

and onion,

and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened (about 7 minutes).

Add wine, increase heat to high and boil until most liquid has evaporated

(about 5

minutes); add the vegetable stock, celery root, potato and garlic and

bring to a

gentle simmer over medium heat; add bouquet and ground fennel seeds.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are very soft (about 45

minutes).

Discard bouquet, puree soup in food processor or blender, and return to

pot and

garnish.

 

For more great veg recipes, visit www.IVU.org!

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Product: SoyBoy's Smoked Tofu

 

SoyBoyÂ’s Smoked Tofu is made from organic tofu that's been baked,

seasoned and

smoked. ItÂ’s ready-to-eat right out of the package or it can make a great

addition

to sandwiches, soups, salads, and more! SoyBoyÂ’s line of healthy, smart

seasoned

tofu also includes Tofu Lin (oriental marinated), Italian Tofu (with Italian

flavorings), and Caribbean Tofu (prepared with a special Jamaican recipe).

 

Northern SoyBoyÂ’s founders, Andy and Norman, have been vegetarian for

many years.

In 1976, they started their tiny enterprise to promote a vegetarian

lifestyle and

now theyÂ’ve grown into an environmentally friendly company. Nowadays the

company

remains independently owned, and Norman and Andy still manage the daily

operations.

They are staunch supporters of veg causes and are one of the main sponsors

of this

yearÂ’s Great American Meatout!

 

For more nutritional information and other products, visit www.SoyBoy.com!

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Health: Tofu Cuts Cancer Risk

 

Eating tofu regularly can reduce a woman's chances of developing ovarian

cancer by

almost half, according to researchers. Scientists from the Northern

California

Cancer Centre studied data from 100,000 active and retired teachers. Results

indicate that a daily portion of 10gm of tofu cut the cancer risk by 44

percent.

This level of consumption releases around 3mg or more of isoflavones, the

plant

hormones in soy believed to protect against some forms of cancer and heart

disease.

Researchers note that a small tofu-based meal or a drink of soymilk, for

example,

can provide 3mg of isoflavones.

 

To read the full article, click

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=4284\

78 & in_page_id=1770!

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Inspiration: Getting the Word Out

 

Michelle LaFleur works to promote compassion. She is the co-founder of the

Pasco

Vegetarian/Vegan Society and Food for Life. After being vegetarian for

thirteen

years and vegan for six, Michelle and her husband, Roger, decided to take

action on

behalf of the animals. The couple started several programs to educated

others about

the connection between food choices and animal suffering.

 

Pasco Vegetarian/Vegan Society and Food for Life hosts various events

throughout the

year including Gentle Thanksgiving and The Great American Meatout coming

this March.

Their website has links to local groups, veg restaurants, and provides

information

about events and other veg-related activities in their area.

 

To read more about Michelle LaFleur, visit www.FoodForLifeNow.com!

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