Welcome to PLANTSTRONG Snackables, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn dishes on all things plants! Today's guest is Brenda Reed, longtime PLANTSTRONG Team Member and in-house culinary expert for PLANTSTRONG foods and events. Brenda is responsible for many of the recipes at our live events and on the PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner. Today, she and Rip talk soups and, specifically, how to elevate your own cooking and flavor profile with our new broths and soups.  Key Takeaways: Origins of the word, “soup” 3 Principles of Building Your Soups Brenda and Rip's Go-To Soups for Family and Friends How Chef Brenda Used our new PLANTSTRONG Broths to Create Recipes for Every Taste and Cuisine How to Download Free Recipes on All of our Broth Boxes with the QR Code Some of Brenda's Favorite "Sparks" to Level Up the Health and Flavor Profile Through November — $1.00 'Tis the season for soups and PLANTSTRONG is here to help you create tasty, nutritious, and filling meals for you and your loved ones. Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Visit the Episode Page at plantstrongpodcast.com Register for our November 14th Rip's Rescue - all about Men's Health - "Have a Change of Heart" with Dr. Aaron Spitz and Dr. Brian Asbill Get the FREE Recipes from Today's Episode - including Bangin' Bok Choy, Veggie Paella, and more Now Available! PLANTSTRONG Broths and Soups Delivered Directly to You!  PLANTSTRONGFOODS.com  Click here for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, and Rescue 10x Program Join the PLANTSTRONG Community