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Anna Thomas

Anna Thomas is a cookbook author (The Vegetarian Epicure, The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two, The New Vegetarian Epicure) and filmmaker (including the Academy Award-nominated "El Norte"). She serves on the faculty of the American Film Institute.

Recipes and Stories by Anna Thomas

  • Chard and Yam Soup

    Here’s a simple and tasty soup that I think of as a “starter soup” —even someone who has never cooked could make this without any trouble. The amounts are pretty flexible, and the technique basic, and the result delicious.
  • Kale and Sweet Potato Soup with Cumin and Lemon

    Sturdy black kale, leeks and sweet potatoes keep their distinct textures and flavors in this chopped green soup, and the combination of tart, fresh lemon with toasted cumin just shines.
  • Basic Green Soup

    This chard and spinach soup gets complex flavor from slowly cooked onions and lemon juice, while a sprinkle of rice gives it body and a velvety texture. Serve with a swirl of fruity, fragrant extra-virgin olive oil for richness.
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