Soups and Starters

This recipe combines rice, garlic, and mushrooms into a warm and filling soup that's perfect for crisp fall nights.

This refreshing summer soup mixes two great Latino flavors: avocadoes and quinoa.

This classic Italian soup is ideal for a cold winter day. Although the fennel adds great flavor, just leave it out if you can't easily find it in your local grocery, and simply add herbs of your own choice, such as rosemary or basil.

Whether your taste in salsa runs medium or hot, these little brown rice appetizers are sure to please!

This thick soup is hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entrée, accompanied by a tossed salad and perhaps a bowl of popcorn--a standard soup garnish used by Ecuadorians that delights children of all ages.

The taste of Thailand, but with the unexpected use of whole grain spelt instead of rice. Adjust the amount of curry paste to match your palate.

Designed especially for vegetarians! Bright orange lentils and bulgur (wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried, and cracked), along with the seasoning packet, makes this a pretty-as-a-sunset golden stew.

If you can find whole grain alphabet pasta (or simply use your favorite whole grain pasta) so much the better. Either way, this soup gets a great whole grain boost from the oats in the turkey meatballs. A great soup for kids.

A beautiful brown and wild-rice blend of grains, a vegetable seasoning packet and whole grain pasta shells make a healthful, vegetable potage.

A savory combination of grain, hominy, tomatoes and spices topped with cilantro, cheddar, sour cream and lime.

You can substitute other fish for the clams, mussels, and crabs to make this delicious stew uniquely your own.

Luscious whole grain wheat berries and a large red santaka chili pepper, along with a sensational seasoning packet, make this a hearty, full flavored chili. The wheat berries retain a juicy texture that our tasters love!