Soups and Starters

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

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

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

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.

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.

This dish is an easy but very sophisticated appetizer for your next party, made extra-special with top-quality wild rice.

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.

This thick and hearty soup will warm the body and restore the spirit on even the coldest and dreariest of winter days. A great way to try triticale berries.

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

A very traditional chicken soup, made heartier with brown rice. Lime juice and lime slices add an unexpected zip.

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

Cannellini beans are especially pleasing to the palate in the company of fresh herbs, and amaranth is a wonderful whole grain thickener that makes this hale-and-hearty soup plenty filling enough to be a main dish. For a super-thick and creamy soup, puree all of the soup rather than leaving half of the beans whole.

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

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.

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 combination of onions and wild rice will leave your taste buds wanting more. Wild rice's texture complements the onions perfectly.

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!