This is a very "carrot forward" soup, built on a base of red lentils that cook down into something silky and comforting in almost no time at all. It's the kind of soup that tastes like it took a lot more effort than it did — which, frankly, is my favorite kind of recipe.

Including more root vegetables in your diet can contribute to overall well-being, particularly as they support heart health, digestion, and

Another totally simple soup that will garner rave reviews - earthy, subtly sweet and satisfying. This soup comes together - out of the...

Back in the 1950's - when I was, ahem, young - American home cooks had an amazing talent. They could take beautiful, fresh vegetables and...

This became one of my favorite soups after I had it years ago in a little, unexceptional Paris bistro. The waiter delicately mounded an...

Salade de carottes râpées is beloved in France. It's found on 'le menu' in bistros across the country. I can pick up a container of it in...

Are you still wondering what to do with those less common root vegetables? I'm talking about parsnips, turnips and, gasp! rutabagas. I...

If you intend to spend much time in France, be sure that you like carrots. A lot. The French love their carrots! I've hauled many pounds...