'Tis the season for healthy soups! I hope you guys enjoy these new soup recipes, and don't forget to check out my website for more classics (like butternut squash soup!). So tell me, which soup are you going to make first? :) xo - Lisa
My sister loves butternut squash, so it's my first try in my vitamix. I'm on keto, so I'm having to be careful what vegis I use. Thanks for the great, healthy, and wholesome recipes. Your channel is a breath of fresh air compared to others. Keep up the good work!
For those with smaller blenders, you may consider blending your soup in batches while ventilating for safety reasons. Hot ingredients in a blender can cause pressure buildup and explode if there's no ventilation for the steam, so be careful! Thank you Lisa for the recipes! I've always wanted to try beet soup 🙂
That is indeed correct Colin! You can also find a few more blending tips in the blog post here: downshiftology.com/recipes/healthy-vitamix-soup-recipes/
@@Belfastboi Hi! I tend to use vegetable broth in everything because it's so easy to make from what I typically have on hand (and a great way to repurpose food scraps). To make it, you can simply boil vegetables and strain the liquid, but I suggest roasting the vegetables first (especially onions) to get deeper flavor. Then, I typically freeze it in batches for convenience later. I do keep a jar of Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base in the fridge in case I feel lazy or don't have stock in the freezer.
I’m very sensitive to onions, so my trick to cutting onions is to wear goggles. You know, the ones you wear in the pool. I may look ridiculous, but it TOTALLY works!
One easy tip I found is slice the onion 2 or 4 and put it in fold water then leave for a couple at least an hour or 2 best overnight the stinging Ness would be totally gone. Hope that helps
Cari Lescalleet actually the biocompound from the onions when we cut it mixes in air and goes inside our body through nose by inhaling causing burning of eyes... if we don’t inhale it or breath by mouth during cutting onions we won’t get burning eyes... I have tried it and it works...
When cutting onions I always turn on the stove fan/suction thing, and stand underneath it (sorry I don’t know what it’s called in English 😅) it works great because the particles that makes you cry, gets sucked up and won’t end up in your eyes! 😁
Hi Lisa. Thank you so much for these recipes, I'm going to cook all of them. As a Ukrainian, I cook beets quite often ( because of the Borscht) and the lifehack is to boil them first and then cut. You can add them as your last ingridient right to the blender, they'll still give all their color to the soup. It eases the whole process soooo much. Hope it would be helpful)
@@Downshiftology Just finished the video and they all look amazing! Thank you so much for the recipes! I have a Vitamix myself and I can't wait to get home and rev that baby up!
Okay i still want a Vitamix for smoothies but immersion blender (at a fraction of the cost) can blend your soup right in the pot, saves time, extra steps and less cleanup. These recipes look delish! xo
I’m glad you said that. I’ve been looking for a blender, got on Oster after trying my sisters Vitamix - that thing is GIGANTIC! And who REALLY needs all that power?
I’ll take all the power. It’s an investment up front but it’s a made in USA tool that I’ll have for a long time. I’ve heard of some owners who have had there Vitamix for well over a decade.
An immersion blender will never get your purees as silky smooth as a high powered blender. If you're going for a more rustic style, that's fine but your pureed soup will be a little chalky or grainy with an immersion blender.
It’s now my goal to make all three of these soups this winter! Although I think I’ll substitute my Instant Pot and immersion blender wherever possible. On the onion causing tears-it does help a lot if it’s chilled. I keep my onions in my fridge. But my eyes are so darn sensitive, I finally bought protective goggles that “seal” all the way around, and it was money well spent! I just look really goofy and nerdy when I chop onions, but it’s totally worth it.
Thank you for the recipes. They are healthy , delicious and easy to make. Love them. 🥂 For cutting the onions , once I cut half of the onion 🧅 I will runs the open parts in tab water for 3 seconds then cut them.
The cauliflower soup was delicious ! I just recently found your channel and the content is so great and you are a very soothing and talented content creator :-) Thank you
I don't know if you'll see this, but I wanted to thank you for repeating the phrase "variety". I really got stuck with eating the same things over and over again. Even though they were healthy, I felt a huge energy burst when I started diversifying my diet. Thank you so much!
Just made the sweet potato/carrot soup, except I substituted butternut squash for the sweet potato and added a green onion stalk, some cashew nuts for extra creaminess and some lite coconut milk during the Vitamix blending step and I must say, it was fantastic. Garnished with some chopped green onion and croutons and everyone said...."OOOh....it's so good!" Thanks for a wonderful, hearty and satisfying recipe. Mmmm!
Thanks for the soups! I ALWAYS keep my onions in the fridge. If I don’t then I stick on in the freezer before I start my other prep. I find just keeping them in the fridge works the best. If I forget to use one in the freezer than it’s ruined and I can only use it for stock. As soon as I take an onion from the fridge I just replace it with another one.
I know I’m late to this video, but for anyone that wants to know: I learned from a Jacques Pépin video that when cutting an onion, the sharper your knife is, the less you’ll cry. When you chop an onion, it releases a compound of sulfuric acid. That’s what stings your eyes and makes them start to water. The sharper your knife, the less pressure you have to use as you cut, the less it crushes it, so less of that compound is released :)
Thank you! I love soup. I made the cauliflower one and it came out great. I don't have a vitamix but used an immersion blender and it worked out fine just took longer. This was perfect for a cold rainy snowy night.
I adapted this recipe for sweet potato and carrot soup to a smaller family size of 2. I used 1/2 of a small onion chopped and sauted in a saucepan in a little olive oil for about 2 to 3 minutes until tender but not browned. I then added 2 cloves of garlic minced and then sauted for 1 minute more. I then added 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed and one half of a quart bag of blanched frozen carrots from my freezer, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for about 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender. Ladle all ingredients into blender and add 3/4 cup water. Blend on soup cycle using tamper stick at beginning of blending process. Yummy!
Yes I've tired that tip about the onion and it actual does work. What I normally do, is put my onion in the fridge early since letting it sit in the fridge doesn't hurt it, that way I always have at least one onion ready to go without tears.
Love your recipes, Lisa. Aso have a hint for you. Sprinkle a little bit of baking soda on your hands after cutting beets, and it will quickly remove the stains. Hope you try it and let me know if it works for you.
What makes you cry with the onions is their "gaz"... so just pass the onion under the water, the gaz won't be able to go up and reach your eyes... and you won't cry ! :) Superb soup recipes, thanks a lot for showing them up
Thanks for these recipes. I've had my Vitamix for over 20 years and use it every day. Best kitchen appliance on the planet. I've bought one for both my sons. Just ordered a souper cube-- this thing will be great for freezing and storing sauces and pestos!
Tip: You can just put a wet papertowel next to the onions when you cook them and the towel will absorb the chemical from the onion and it won't affect your eyes. Watery onion eyes make me nuts when I'm trying to cook. And it smudges my mascara................ :( Have a great day and thanks for all these awesome recipes and kitchen tips. I bought the spiralizer you have and I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tried your cauliflower soup today, i loved it so much, thank you for that ❤️❤️❤️ Also, I started storing my onions in the fridge, so whenever i cut one now, i don't cry at all, and that's something i used to cry so much while cutting them I'd take breaks 😂😂😂
I was so upset because I cannot eat raw anymore. The lectins in the vegetables attacked my digestive system and cause severe pain in my tailbone. I thought I was through buying vegetables until this video! I’m in like flint with my vitamix to make all the soups and more! You are a lifesaver! My vita mix has been sitting all by itself doing nothing until now! Thank you thank you thank you. I could not even make smoothies anymore!
I made tonight the cauliflower soup and it was so good! I added a bit of cooking cream at the end, as I am used to put some in most of my soup. I love the crunshiness of the roasted almonds and even the pieces of cauliflower on top. The cum8n and coriander were a perfect blend. Next will be the other soups. Thank you for sharing.
Can't wait to try them! Next time you make beet soup I recommend trying it with addition of some orange juice - it was a game changer for me as it made my beet soup much fancier :D so I started to serve this at parties and for my friends, not worrying that it will be too 'traditional'. It nicely mixes things up for this well known taste :)
The fridge/freezer trick for onions TOTALLY works! I never remember to store mine in there, so I usually end up sticking it in the freezer while I prep everything else and it still works.
We just tried the beet soup, yum! Even my toddlers liked it. I've been looking for ways to incorporate beets into our diet and this is a delicious way. Thank you for this great recipe.
The best way to dice an onion: Cut the bottom off Cut in half, but leave the stem at the top!! This is where the gas releases that makes you cry. To dice while still leaving on the top, make horizontal cuts, then vertical cuts from the base to the top. When you make these vertical cuts, don't go all the way through to the top. Then, make perpendicular cuts, which dices the onion! No tears. :) This was confusing but I hope it helps! The trick is simply to leave the stem/top on the onion as long as possible. I use this when cutting any onion, and completely prevents tears for me!!
I love your videos. Thank you so much. I hope you know you can use ALL of the cauliflower, core and greens. I often use them with the flowerets to make mashed cauliflower. Delicious with added diced, lightly sauteed celery. Don't over cook the cauliflower as it may make watery mashed cauliflower.
Thx for the recipe! Yes, if you put your onions in the freezer before cutting them it does it's trick. But don't leave them there for too long, because if the onions freeze and then defreeze they would become like snot.
Thank you for these soups, Lisa! I have a big operation going on in my mouth and I have to eat pretty much baby food. Nice to get some new ideas and flavours too.
I love the recipes, will surely try them!! Just a quick side note: You could blend the second and third recipe with an immersion blender too right in the pot! Way easier and less clean up afterwards! :)
I just got done making the cauliflower soup it’s delicious, thank you so much~ I was in need for some comfort food (I have an obsession with potatoes) so this was perfect!
Wow! I'm glad I found this video. I have a Vitamix Ascent. Just made a quick tomato soup that tastes fantastic, so I thought to look up other Vitamix soup recipes. I have been looking for a great recipe for beets! I'll definitely give this a try as well as all of the others! Thanks for sharing these!
Hi Lisa. Thank you for these lovely soup recipes, we’re having the sweet potato tonight. Could you please do a vid on making the vegetable broth? I was wondering if the veggies are roasted first. Thanks also for showing us the Souper Cubes!
@@Downshiftology It's surprisingly easy to make vegetable broth. We sauté onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in a big pot with some olive oil. Sautéing the veggies will darken the broth and add a more complex flavor. Add fresh parsley, mushroom, bay leaf, + salt and pepper. Fill with water. If you have other veggies (like squash) that you won't use, throw it in there too. I'd avoid using peppers though. We've even added parmesan rinds for more of an umami flavor. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. We have a recipe on our blog but honestly it's one of the easiest (and cheapest things to make) and we love being able to control the ingredients/flavor of our veggies broth. You can even add in some ginger if you're using it for Asian-inspired dishes. --Michelle and Jake
I used the Casa De Sante vegetable stock powder made from salt, Carrots, Salt, Cucumber, Parsnips, Red Peppers, Parsley, Thyme. I’m allergic to onion and garlic.
I throw sweet potato and carrots in the instant pot with onion and garlic and veggy broth. Then I dump everything in the Vitamix and add a can of coconut cream it's amazing and easy
We are going to try these for sure! Not a fan of blended soups so I will chop things uniform, blend some and leave the rest chunky😀. That way we chew and it fills us up better now that we are gluten free. No more bread with soup is pretty sad😣. I will adjust and life will be great again😄. I know you can relate😉. Thanks a bunch!
Yes, I can definitely relate! It was hard at first being gluten-free, but then I discovered all new ways of cooking that are just as delicious as the real thing 😊
Yes, freezing onions for 10 mins prior to slicing prevents tears! I fo it all the time. Thanks for sharing your recipes. Can hardly wait to try them all.
actually when i use half an onion i place the other half in the fridge and when i use the other half after a while ive noticed that the crying habit is gone sooo i think the theory of placing the onion in the freezer might work!
Love your recipes ,I freeze the fresh ginger with skin on then grate as is while frozen ,so simple and easy then place the ginger not being used back in freezer no waste .
I like the simplicity of your recipes.I have one suggestion. I steam my beets, whole with the skin on first. You keep your flavor and they are easier to peel and cut.
I love love love soups! 😍 So warming and healthy! I liked the idea of the roasted cauliflower, I may actually use it on its own 😀 Thank you for your inspiring videos 🙂💖 PS: it usually works for me to chill the onions, but I must say some onions are just so angry and they will still make me cry 😅
I love how Americans are obsessed with minimising carbohydrate intake...carbs are good for you! Although I have seen the portions in USA, so the problem is how much they eat.
There are also half cup cubes available from Amazon. I use them for my mom who needs small meals often for her gastroparesis. This way I can make very nutritious soups which are easy for her to digest and store them in small serving sizes.
OH MY WORD….. the sweet potato soup is the most incredible soup. We’re just coming into autumn in the U.K., and this is going to be made on a regular basis……thanks Lisa.
Finally! A thorough recipe. Thank you for showing all the steps for roasting. I didn't know what roasting was, and recipes I've seen just say "use 1 roasted squah" as if you buy that at the store :)
Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊 Be sure to check out all my other Vitamix recipes on my website here! downshiftology.com/specialty/vitamix-recipes/
I was told that onions won't make you cry if you have a sharp enough knife, and that they only make you cry if the knife is crushing more than cutting. Also, excellent video... I never thought of making soup in a blender. That is an awesome idea. :)
I don't think that's true with a sharp knife, as mine is sharp. Maybe with a sharp knife you just tend to cut faster so have less opportunity to cry! Lol. So glad you enjoyed the video and you should definitely try making these soups in your blender. :)
I love all your videos and recipes. You are so thorough and efficient in explaining every detail. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the videos. ♥️
I used to work in a sandwich bar and I always halved and peeled the onions, put in cold water and put the container in the freezer for up to half hour. Definitely reduces amount of tears when you have to chop 10-15 onions at a time!
It took me 2 years and your videos to decide on buying a Vitamix. I finally chose the same model you use in this video and I’m sooooooo happy. Cannot no longer imagine being without it a single day. I have used it at least twice a day since I bought it 2 months ago.
Simple but brilliant as always )) Have you tried using baked beetroots for your soups? It gives a nice hint and makes peeling much easier. With large beetroots i just wrap them in aluminum foil, bake them for an hour in the evening and leave them in the oven overnight to be cooked while the oven is cooling down.
I just subscribed to your channel I discovered by chance! Oh my God these soups look like gorgeous!!!!! It must be delicious I'm definitely trying one of those or the three thank you so much!
I've been looking for a more convenient way to freeze soups and oatmeal so I can take them to work. I really want to get away from plastic but glass is so expensive and heavy and I didn't want a ton of glass just sitting in the freezer. I am looking forward to using those souper cubes and making myself some yummy soups to store in the freezer for my lunches at work this winter! Love your videos!
I loved this video so much! Here in Brazil, it’s spring now and getting hotter, but I always have soups for my dinner, even in summer. I always make some gaspacho too and leave it in a jar in the fridge. Goes really well as an afternoon meal on weekends or a refreshing meal when you arrive home from work, sweaty and tired... 😉😊 I’m a doctor and soups are the best way for me to eat healthy, cause I don’t have much time to cook everyday. Thank you so much for sharing these recipes. I’ve already put parsnips in my grocery shopping list 😜☺️ Hugs and kisses from Brazil 🙌🏻🤗😘
Dearest Lisa, you’ve already just saved my life with your meal prep seasons videos. The one I always do and it’s great to eat with soups, is the seeds crackers... huuum! Delicious!!! Thank you forever! God bless you! 😍🥰❤️😘🌹🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
'Tis the season for healthy soups! I hope you guys enjoy these new soup recipes, and don't forget to check out my website for more classics (like butternut squash soup!). So tell me, which soup are you going to make first? :) xo - Lisa
Yes placing the onion in the freezer mix it so it doesn't have your eyes tearing up. This is something I try to practice often
My sister loves butternut squash, so it's my first try in my vitamix. I'm on keto, so I'm having to be careful what vegis I use. Thanks for the great, healthy, and wholesome recipes. Your channel is a breath of fresh air compared to others. Keep up the good work!
I will make a Broth first. Use to cook grains, simmer veggies and flavor savory foods.
Downshiftology your my favorite cook on utube
Red beet soup 🤤 I love it.
For those with smaller blenders, you may consider blending your soup in batches while ventilating for safety reasons. Hot ingredients in a blender can cause pressure buildup and explode if there's no ventilation for the steam, so be careful!
Thank you Lisa for the recipes! I've always wanted to try beet soup 🙂
That is indeed correct Colin! You can also find a few more blending tips in the blog post here: downshiftology.com/recipes/healthy-vitamix-soup-recipes/
You could use a blender with a glass jug or a metal hand blender?
Are you using boiling water in the broth and please tell me how you made the broth as I’m using a stock cube. Many thanks 🙏🏼
@@Belfastboi Hi! I tend to use vegetable broth in everything because it's so easy to make from what I typically have on hand (and a great way to repurpose food scraps). To make it, you can simply boil vegetables and strain the liquid, but I suggest roasting the vegetables first (especially onions) to get deeper flavor. Then, I typically freeze it in batches for convenience later. I do keep a jar of Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base in the fridge in case I feel lazy or don't have stock in the freezer.
I’m very sensitive to onions, so my trick to cutting onions is to wear goggles. You know, the ones you wear in the pool. I may look ridiculous, but it TOTALLY works!
One easy tip I found is slice the onion 2 or 4 and put it in fold water then leave for a couple at least an hour or 2 best overnight the stinging Ness would be totally gone. Hope that helps
@@tayyibajan3226 so will the flavor I'm afraid :(
i do this too!!
You do realize if you don't cut off the root end, it won't bleed and there will be no tears.
Cari Lescalleet actually the biocompound from the onions when we cut it mixes in air and goes inside our body through nose by inhaling causing burning of eyes... if we don’t inhale it or breath by mouth during cutting onions we won’t get burning eyes... I have tried it and it works...
Roasted cauliflower soup 00:50
Sweet potato soup 4:20
Beet soup 7:38
Best soup its a russian soup "BORSCH"
I’ve always wanted to try that soup
@@MariuzPudzianowskiIt’s not a russian soup
When cutting onions I always turn on the stove fan/suction thing, and stand underneath it (sorry I don’t know what it’s called in English 😅) it works great because the particles that makes you cry, gets sucked up and won’t end up in your eyes! 😁
Hi Lisa. Thank you so much for these recipes, I'm going to cook all of them. As a Ukrainian, I cook beets quite often ( because of the Borscht) and the lifehack is to boil them first and then cut. You can add them as your last ingridient right to the blender, they'll still give all their color to the soup. It eases the whole process soooo much. Hope it would be helpful)
Can't wait for you to try these soup recipes 😊
Omg there is war in Ukraine
25 seconds after uploading and I already know I'm going to like this video.
Hope you enjoy the recipes 😊
@@Downshiftology Just finished the video and they all look amazing! Thank you so much for the recipes! I have a Vitamix myself and I can't wait to get home and rev that baby up!
Right!
Love, love your healthy soup recipes using no dairy, keep them coming.
Thanks Ann 😊 Enjoy the recipes!
Okay i still want a Vitamix for smoothies but immersion blender (at a fraction of the cost) can blend your soup right in the pot, saves time, extra steps and less cleanup. These recipes look delish! xo
I’m glad you said that. I’ve been looking for a blender, got on Oster after trying my sisters Vitamix - that thing is GIGANTIC! And who REALLY needs all that power?
Just the answer I was looking for to my question! Thank you!
I’ll take all the power. It’s an investment up front but it’s a made in USA tool that I’ll have for a long time. I’ve heard of some owners who have had there Vitamix for well over a decade.
An immersion blender will never get your purees as silky smooth as a high powered blender. If you're going for a more rustic style, that's fine but your pureed soup will be a little chalky or grainy with an immersion blender.
I love this so much! The whole video is just so warm, cozy and comforting!
Thanks Sarah 😊Enjoy the recipes!
This cauliflower soup recipe is so easy and wonderfully delicious. I add celery to the baking sheet. I love how effortless this recipe is.
It’s now my goal to make all three of these soups this winter! Although I think I’ll substitute my Instant Pot and immersion blender wherever possible.
On the onion causing tears-it does help a lot if it’s chilled. I keep my onions in my fridge. But my eyes are so darn sensitive, I finally bought protective goggles that “seal” all the way around, and it was money well spent! I just look really goofy and nerdy when I chop onions, but it’s totally worth it.
Can't wait for you to try all these recipes Kristina 😊As for the onion tip, I will definitely need to try the goggles!
Thank you for the recipes. They are healthy , delicious and easy to make. Love them. 🥂
For cutting the onions , once I cut half of the onion 🧅 I will runs the open parts in tab water for 3 seconds then cut them.
The cauliflower soup was delicious ! I just recently found your channel and the content is so great and you are a very soothing and talented content creator :-) Thank you
Thank you so much!! 😊
I don't know if you'll see this, but I wanted to thank you for repeating the phrase "variety". I really got stuck with eating the same things over and over again. Even though they were healthy, I felt a huge energy burst when I started diversifying my diet. Thank you so much!
I am definitely all for variety 😊
I’ve just made the cauliflower soupe... OMG it’s delicious! Thank you dear Lisa for your recipes, they are awesome!
So glad you loved the cauliflower soup Patricia 😊
Just made the sweet potato/carrot soup, except I substituted butternut squash for the sweet potato and added a green onion stalk, some cashew nuts for extra creaminess and some lite coconut milk during the Vitamix blending step and I must say, it was fantastic. Garnished with some chopped green onion and croutons and everyone said...."OOOh....it's so good!" Thanks for a wonderful, hearty and satisfying recipe. Mmmm!
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed both of the soup recipes 😊
@@Downshiftology More thanks to you for your wonderful recipes and excellent presentation!! Mmm Mmm good!!
I’ve been having a lot of trouble to swallow and I don’t know what to eat. This video is a life saver! So thank you!
I'm so glad I was able to help Aylene 😊 Feel better!
Thanks for the soups! I ALWAYS keep my onions in the fridge. If I don’t then I stick on in the freezer before I start my other prep. I find just keeping them in the fridge works the best. If I forget to use one in the freezer than it’s ruined and I can only use it for stock. As soon as I take an onion from the fridge I just replace it with another one.
I love that way of roasting the onion for the cauliflower soup. So good!
Roasting all of it gives it a nice flavor 😊
I know I’m late to this video, but for anyone that wants to know: I learned from a Jacques Pépin video that when cutting an onion, the sharper your knife is, the less you’ll cry. When you chop an onion, it releases a compound of sulfuric acid. That’s what stings your eyes and makes them start to water. The sharper your knife, the less pressure you have to use as you cut, the less it crushes it, so less of that compound is released :)
Thank you! I love soup. I made the cauliflower one and it came out great. I don't have a vitamix but used an immersion blender and it worked out fine just took longer. This was perfect for a cold rainy snowy night.
I adapted this recipe for sweet potato and carrot soup to a smaller family size of 2. I used 1/2 of a small onion chopped and sauted in a saucepan in a little olive oil for about 2 to 3 minutes until tender but not browned. I then added 2 cloves of garlic minced and then sauted for 1 minute more. I then added 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed and one half of a quart bag of blanched frozen carrots from my freezer, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for about 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender. Ladle all ingredients into blender and add 3/4 cup water. Blend on soup cycle using tamper stick at beginning of blending process. Yummy!
Yes I've tired that tip about the onion and it actual does work. What I normally do, is put my onion in the fridge early since letting it sit in the fridge doesn't hurt it, that way I always have at least one onion ready to go without tears.
Love your recipes, Lisa. Aso have a hint for you. Sprinkle a little bit of baking soda on your hands after cutting beets, and it will quickly remove the stains. Hope you try it and let me know if it works for you.
Thanks for the tip Barbara! 😊
Your timing is impeccable!! My grandmother and I just went halvsies on an Instant Pot blender. It's about to be soup season and I'm ready!
What perfect timing! Can't wait for you to try these recipes 😊
What makes you cry with the onions is their "gaz"... so just pass the onion under the water, the gaz won't be able to go up and reach your eyes... and you won't cry ! :)
Superb soup recipes, thanks a lot for showing them up
I see onion, garlic, and ginger in a soup I hit like :)
Thanks for these recipes. I've had my Vitamix for over 20 years and use it every day. Best kitchen appliance on the planet. I've bought one for both my sons. Just ordered a souper cube-- this thing will be great for freezing and storing sauces and pestos!
The cauliflower soup tasted amazing (who knew). Thank you so much!
Wonderful! I'm so happy you enjoyed it Ameerah!
Tip: You can just put a wet papertowel next to the onions when you cook them and the towel will absorb the chemical from the onion and it won't affect your eyes. Watery onion eyes make me nuts when I'm trying to cook. And it smudges my mascara................ :( Have a great day and thanks for all these awesome recipes and kitchen tips. I bought the spiralizer you have and I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tried your cauliflower soup today, i loved it so much, thank you for that ❤️❤️❤️ Also, I started storing my onions in the fridge, so whenever i cut one now, i don't cry at all, and that's something i used to cry so much while cutting them I'd take breaks 😂😂😂
So glad you enjoyed the cauliflower soup! 😊
I was so upset because I cannot eat raw anymore. The lectins in the vegetables attacked my digestive system and cause severe pain in my tailbone. I thought I was through buying vegetables until this video! I’m in like flint with my vitamix to make all the soups and more! You are a lifesaver! My vita mix has been sitting all by itself doing nothing until now! Thank you thank you thank you. I could not even make smoothies anymore!
Oh no! That's terrible. I hope these new recipes will help and for you to enjoy 😊
I do a similar sweet potato soup but I add red lentils and I love the ginger kick to it as well 🙂
I do that as well.
I made tonight the cauliflower soup and it was so good! I added a bit of cooking cream at the end, as I am used to put some in most of my soup. I love the crunshiness of the roasted almonds and even the pieces of cauliflower on top. The cum8n and coriander were a perfect blend. Next will be the other soups. Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad you loved the cauliflower soup 😊 Can't wait for you to try the rest of the soups 😊
Can't wait to try them! Next time you make beet soup I recommend trying it with addition of some orange juice - it was a game changer for me as it made my beet soup much fancier :D so I started to serve this at parties and for my friends, not worrying that it will be too 'traditional'. It nicely mixes things up for this well known taste :)
Thanks for the orange juice tip! That sounds delicious actually 😊
How much orange juice did you add?
The fridge/freezer trick for onions TOTALLY works! I never remember to store mine in there, so I usually end up sticking it in the freezer while I prep everything else and it still works.
Hahah I will definitely have to try that method next time! The onion tears are the worst!
We just tried the beet soup, yum! Even my toddlers liked it. I've been looking for ways to incorporate beets into our diet and this is a delicious way. Thank you for this great recipe.
So glad you loved this 😊
The best way to dice an onion:
Cut the bottom off
Cut in half, but leave the stem at the top!! This is where the gas releases that makes you cry.
To dice while still leaving on the top, make horizontal cuts, then vertical cuts from the base to the top. When you make these vertical cuts, don't go all the way through to the top.
Then, make perpendicular cuts, which dices the onion! No tears. :)
This was confusing but I hope it helps! The trick is simply to leave the stem/top on the onion as long as possible. I use this when cutting any onion, and completely prevents tears for me!!
Great addition to all of these soups (including your classic butternut squash) is balsamic vinaigrette. In, or a little bit on top!
I would have to agree! 😊
I love your videos. Thank you so much.
I hope you know you can use ALL of the cauliflower, core and greens. I often use them with the flowerets to make mashed cauliflower. Delicious with added diced, lightly sauteed celery. Don't over cook the cauliflower as it may make watery mashed cauliflower.
Oh my gosh I need this video in my life! I have been crazy soup lately 💕💛🍂🍲
Perfect timing for autumn soup recipes 😊Hope you enjoy all of these!
Your demonstration is #1. Thank you for such a through explanation. Your soups are wonderful.... I made them all!!!!
This looks Awesome! Making the beet soup today! Thank you and God bless!
Thx for the recipe! Yes, if you put your onions in the freezer before cutting them it does it's trick. But don't leave them there for too long, because if the onions freeze and then defreeze they would become like snot.
Thank you for these soups, Lisa! I have a big operation going on in my mouth and I have to eat pretty much baby food. Nice to get some new ideas and flavours too.
👍 Thanks again... About a year ago, I bought a Vitamix because of you, your soups and your smoothies. I use my blender at least three times a week.
That's so wonderful to hear Lillian! It really is the most used appliance in my kitchen. Happy you love it as well! :)
I love the recipes, will surely try them!! Just a quick side note: You could blend the second and third recipe with an immersion blender too right in the pot! Way easier and less clean up afterwards! :)
Yep! An immersion blender works as well 😊
They look so yummy and are easy to make! Thanks for sharing your recipes with us! May God bless you 🤍
I just got done making the cauliflower soup it’s delicious, thank you so much~ I was in need for some comfort food (I have an obsession with potatoes) so this was perfect!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the cauliflower soup Angelina! It really is the perfect bowl of comfort 😉
Girl where have been all my life your recipes and soup storage was awesome praise jesus!!!
Haha! Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😉 Hope you enjoy all the recipes to come.
I use hanheld mixed and do it in the main pot, its much easier faster and cleaner.
Soups are great, thanks.
Wow! I'm glad I found this video. I have a Vitamix Ascent. Just made a quick tomato soup that tastes fantastic, so I thought to look up other Vitamix soup recipes. I have been looking for a great recipe for beets! I'll definitely give this a try as well as all of the others! Thanks for sharing these!
Hi Lisa. Thank you for these lovely soup recipes, we’re having the sweet potato tonight. Could you please do a vid on making the vegetable broth? I was wondering if the veggies are roasted first. Thanks also for showing us the Souper Cubes!
Yay! Let me know how you end up liking the soup 😊 I will definitely keep in mind for a vegetable broth soon 😊
@@Downshiftology I was thinking the same thing about the vegetable broth making my own instead of Buying it
@@Downshiftology It's surprisingly easy to make vegetable broth. We sauté onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in a big pot with some olive oil. Sautéing the veggies will darken the broth and add a more complex flavor. Add fresh parsley, mushroom, bay leaf, + salt and pepper. Fill with water. If you have other veggies (like squash) that you won't use, throw it in there too. I'd avoid using peppers though. We've even added parmesan rinds for more of an umami flavor. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. We have a recipe on our blog but honestly it's one of the easiest (and cheapest things to make) and we love being able to control the ingredients/flavor of our veggies broth. You can even add in some ginger if you're using it for Asian-inspired dishes. --Michelle and Jake
I used the Casa De Sante vegetable stock powder made from salt, Carrots, Salt, Cucumber, Parsnips, Red Peppers, Parsley, Thyme. I’m allergic to onion and garlic.
Love these recipes, and the fact that they’re vegan is an added bonus ☺️
I throw sweet potato and carrots in the instant pot with onion and garlic and veggy broth. Then I dump everything in the Vitamix and add a can of coconut cream it's amazing and easy
I didn’t know how easy it was to make soups. I’m gonna make these for my wife. Thank you lady!
Yeah thanks woman!
We are going to try these for sure! Not a fan of blended soups so I will chop things uniform, blend some and leave the rest chunky😀. That way we chew and it fills us up better now that we are gluten free. No more bread with soup is pretty sad😣. I will adjust and life will be great again😄. I know you can relate😉. Thanks a bunch!
Yes, I can definitely relate! It was hard at first being gluten-free, but then I discovered all new ways of cooking that are just as delicious as the real thing 😊
Wow wow wow! Every soup looks incredible!! I will definitely try them all! Thanks for putting so much effort into your content
Can't wait for you to try 😊
Yes, freezing onions for 10 mins prior to slicing prevents tears! I fo it all the time.
Thanks for sharing your recipes. Can hardly wait to try them all.
Can't wait to hear which soup ends up being your favorite 😊
actually when i use half an onion i place the other half in the fridge and when i use the other half after a while ive noticed that the crying habit is gone sooo i think the theory of placing the onion in the freezer might work!
Yes! It's all worth a try 😊The crying method is the worse! hahah
I stick my tongue out 😋 The essential oil in onion is hydrophile, it will stick to the tongue instead of the eye. Saw it on TV, and it works!
@@anitakovacs7568 thanks for sharing!
I just refrigerate mine. You can also turn on the exhaust fan and cut them near your stove.
When I need to chop a lot of onions, I will place a lit candle near my prep area. It burns up the onion gas and, viola, no more tears!
Absolutely enjoying watching your videos. You are so humble, calm, tender, and positive.
More soup recipes please! I love these🥰
Will keep that in mind Amber 😊
Love your recipes ,I freeze the fresh ginger with skin on then grate as is while frozen ,so simple and easy then place the ginger not being used back in freezer no waste .
I feel so healthy right now
These soups are beautiful, nourishing, and exactly my style. Thank you so much for investing in our collective thriving!
So happy to hear that! I hope you enjoy these new soup recipes 😊
Thank you for these recipes, well done!🌞😊
Thank you! 😊
Delicious carrot ginger sweet potato soup. I added 1tbs. smoked paprika, 1 tbs. Thai red curry paste and 1tbs. chopped cilantro for garnish.
I keep my onions in the fridge, and I never cry cutting onions
I like the simplicity of your recipes.I have one suggestion. I steam my beets, whole with the skin on first. You keep your flavor and they are easier to peel and cut.
I love love love soups! 😍 So warming and healthy! I liked the idea of the roasted cauliflower, I may actually use it on its own 😀
Thank you for your inspiring videos 🙂💖
PS: it usually works for me to chill the onions, but I must say some onions are just so angry and they will still make me cry 😅
Hope you enjoy the recipes 😊
Great recipes - looking forward to trying them. I love my Vitamix! To prevent crying, do not cut into the root of the onion. This really works.
I love how Americans are obsessed with minimising carbohydrate intake...carbs are good for you! Although I have seen the portions in USA, so the problem is how much they eat.
There are also half cup cubes available from Amazon. I use them for my mom who needs small meals often for her gastroparesis. This way I can make very nutritious soups which are easy for her to digest and store them in small serving sizes.
If you add some acid to the beets prior to cooking, it should help beets maintain more of the magenta hue. 😉 awesome recipes, will try for sure
OH MY WORD….. the sweet potato soup is the most incredible soup. We’re just coming into autumn in the U.K., and this is going to be made on a regular basis……thanks Lisa.
I loved watching your presentation, so simple and very artistic..
Thank you 🙏
Finally! A thorough recipe. Thank you for showing all the steps for roasting. I didn't know what roasting was, and recipes I've seen just say "use 1 roasted squah" as if you buy that at the store :)
I'm glad I could help break down the process for you 😊 Enjoy the recipes!
Thank you for sharing these colorful, easy & healthy soups, they all look amazing 🤩
I love you! I was an organic and hydroponic farmer for 20 years. We are on the same page. I am so glad to discover your site. Thank you.
I made the sweet potato and carrot soup. Used green onion instead of white and added turmeric. AMAZING! Thank you!
Wonderful! Glad you loved both soups :)
I really enjoy all your receipts. I recently started the Keto died and all your receipts are very helpful.
I am officially in love with this channel!!! I will definitely be putting my Vitamix to use this winter!
Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊 Be sure to check out all my other Vitamix recipes on my website here! downshiftology.com/specialty/vitamix-recipes/
All these soups look so yummy right now. I worked with raw beats one time. My hands didn't stain at all.
Lisa, you are amazing. The sweet potato carrot soup is the best thing I've ever made. Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that Dahlia! 😄
I was told that onions won't make you cry if you have a sharp enough knife, and that they only make you cry if the knife is crushing more than cutting. Also, excellent video... I never thought of making soup in a blender. That is an awesome idea. :)
I don't think that's true with a sharp knife, as mine is sharp. Maybe with a sharp knife you just tend to cut faster so have less opportunity to cry! Lol. So glad you enjoyed the video and you should definitely try making these soups in your blender. :)
I love all your videos and recipes. You are so thorough and efficient in explaining every detail. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the videos. ♥️
Thank you so much Jeanne! 😊
I used to work in a sandwich bar and I always halved and peeled the onions, put in cold water and put the container in the freezer for up to half hour. Definitely reduces amount of tears when you have to chop 10-15 onions at a time!
Thanks for the tip Anna! 😊
The wait is over, I will definitely go with the cauliflower soup. I love coriander. Thanks for Sharing.
Can't wait for you to make it! Enjoy :)
It took me 2 years and your videos to decide on buying a Vitamix. I finally chose the same model you use in this video and I’m sooooooo happy. Cannot no longer imagine being without it a single day. I have used it at least twice a day since I bought it 2 months ago.
Congrats on your first Vitamix Andrea 😋I'm so glad you're loving it and can't wait for you to whip up more of my Vitamix recipes.
Hi! I just watched this video Where did you buy your vitamix blender?
@@Downshiftology Hi. I am a fan of trying healthy recipes and I am loving your channel! Where can I buy a vitamix blender? Thaaank you!
Simple but brilliant as always )) Have you tried using baked beetroots for your soups? It gives a nice hint and makes peeling much easier. With large beetroots i just wrap them in aluminum foil, bake them for an hour in the evening and leave them in the oven overnight to be cooked while the oven is cooling down.
Yes! I actually normally use roasted beets, but this time I wanted to try something different 😊
Oh, the beet soup is gorgeous! And the silicon freezer molds are genius! 😉👍👍👍
Thanks 😊 And yes, the souper cubes are great!
I am making the cauliflower soup right now! Can't wait to try it, the smells roasting are amazing.
The cauliflower soup has definitely been a hit! Enjoy 😊
Thank you for this lovely recipe of soups. It’s so flavourful and healthy 🙏♥️
If you’re looking for more fibre, you can leave the skin on. I tried it and the vitamix still pulverizes everything and the soup is super filling
I just subscribed to your channel I discovered by chance! Oh my God these soups look like gorgeous!!!!! It must be delicious I'm definitely trying one of those or the three thank you so much!
Yum! The colour on that beet soup is incredible and thanks so much for sharing those souper cubes! Definitely buying some.
The vibrant red is my favorite 😊And yes, the Souper cubes are totally worth it!
I've been looking for a more convenient way to freeze soups and oatmeal so I can take them to work. I really want to get away from plastic but glass is so expensive and heavy and I didn't want a ton of glass just sitting in the freezer. I am looking forward to using those souper cubes and making myself some yummy soups to store in the freezer for my lunches at work this winter! Love your videos!
Yes! Can't wait for you to start using the Souper Cubes 😊 They're the best and not heavy at all.
I loved this video so much! Here in Brazil, it’s spring now and getting hotter, but I always have soups for my dinner, even in summer. I always make some gaspacho too and leave it in a jar in the fridge. Goes really well as an afternoon meal on weekends or a refreshing meal when you arrive home from work, sweaty and tired... 😉😊
I’m a doctor and soups are the best way for me to eat healthy, cause I don’t have much time to cook everyday.
Thank you so much for sharing these recipes. I’ve already put parsnips in my grocery shopping list 😜☺️
Hugs and kisses from Brazil 🙌🏻🤗😘
So glad to hear these recipes will come in handy for your everyday busy schedule! Can't wait for you to try the recipes 😊
Dearest Lisa, you’ve already just saved my life with your meal prep seasons videos. The one I always do and it’s great to eat with soups, is the seeds crackers... huuum! Delicious!!! Thank you forever! God bless you! 😍🥰❤️😘🌹🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
With your inspiration I have found my meal I thank God for finding your channel may he keep inspiring you