FOOD: Blissful Bowls

Chase away winter's chill with these delectably delicious soups.

RECIPE: Winter Miso Soup
While unusual for many North Americans, miso soup often serves as a power breakfast in Japan. Miso is a high-protein fermented soy product with a salty flavour that can be very health-promoting. This version calls for aged, unpasteurized barley miso. Serves four.
-courtesy Whole Foods Market

RECIPE: Mulligatawny Soup

At the restaurant Chef Lakshman Sajwan ladles this rich lentil soup over a spoonful of spiced basmati rice placed in the bottom of the bowl. Serves four.
– courtesy Indian Cuisine by the Lake, Mississauga

RECIPE: Coconut Soup
– courtesy Salad Thai, Oakville