1/2 pound bacon, diced 1 onion (1/2 lb.) peeled and diced 3/4 cup diced celery 1 carrot (1/4 lb.) peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp minced fresh jalapeno chili 2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth 1 1/2 cups beer (12-oz) 3/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce […]
Category: Soups
Leah’s Gazpacho
When the weather simmers, this is the most comforting soup on earth – light and cooling, slightly spicy, and utterly refreshing. My daughter, Leah, keeps a pitcher full in the refrigerator during the summer. In parts of Spain, the vegetables for gazpacho are cut up in the field, mixed with cool well water, and drunk […]
Mexican Gazpacho
6 tomatoes 1 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 medium cucumber, seeded, peeled, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper hot pepper sauce croutons Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds, […]
Shrimp-Cream Cheese Gazpacho
5 cups water 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, small fresh shrimp 2 quarts tomato juice 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed 1/4 cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp hot sauce Garnishes: cucumber slices, sour […]
Quick Minestone
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium to large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 large garlic cloves, put through a garlic press 1 pound ground turkey (dark meat) 1 (28-oz) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes 2 (14 1/2-oz) can beef broth 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp red pepper […]
Herb and Greens Soup
Pearl pasta (or Israeli couscous) has large pearl-shape grains. It is available in specialty food shops and Middle Eastern markets. If you can’t find it, substitute orzo or other small pasta. This is a good end-of-summer soup to use up greens and herbs from your garden. 1/2 cup pearl pasta 5 cups chicken stock 2 […]
Curried Corn and Green Pepper Soup
1 Tbsp canola or corn oil 2 tsp butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 Tbsp curry powder 3 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour 5 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 1/2 cups corn kernels Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup plain yogurt 2 Tbsp minced […]
Zucchini Soup
The soup can be served hot or cold, depending on the weather, the rest of the meal, or your mood. 4 zucchini, small to medium size, sliced 1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup sour cream Salt and pepper Chopped chives and additional sour cream for […]
Dutch Split Pea Soup (Erwtenseop)
Readily available kielbasa stands in for the smoked frankfurter sausage called Rookwurst that is used in the Netherlands. 1 pound leeks 1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped 2 cups peeled, diced celery root, or chopped celery 1 large (about 1/2 lb) onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 pound green split peas, sorted of debris and […]
S&W Four-Bean Salsa Soup
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite-size chunks 2 cans (14 1/2 oz ea.) S&W Ready-Cut Salsa 1 can (15 oz) S&W Pinquitos or S&W Chili Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W Black Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W White Beans or S&W Garbanzo Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W Kidney Beans, […]
You can prepare soup through step 2 up to 1 day ahead, but do not bring mixture to a boil, instead, cool, cover, and chill. To reheat, lift off and discard fat, bring soup to a boil. 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausages 3 carrots (12 oz. total), peeled and chopped 1 onion (12 […]
Processor Gazpacho
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 garlic cloves, split Two (12 oz) cans tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 large cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise 1 green bell pepper, quartered […]
Mushroom, Barley and Sausage Soup
1/2 pound mushrooms 2 Tbsp butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 2 cups beef broth 3 cups water 3/4 cup pearl barley salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 pound turkey sausage (use bulk or remove casings) 1 cup whole milk Wipe the mushrooms with a […]
Cold Carrot Soup
12 carrots 2 onions 2 potatoes 8 cups chicken stock or broth 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp paprika 12 fresh mint leaves, chopped Slice the vegetables and place them in a large pan over medium heat. Pour in the chicken stock, bring to boil and cover. Allow the vegetables to simmer for 45 minutes. […]
1 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 large (about 1/2 lb.) onion, chopped 2 large (about 1/2 lb. total) carrots, thinly sliced 10 cups regular strength beef broth 1 cup pearl barley 1 Tbsp minced fresh or 1 tsp crumbled dried oregano leaves 1/2 pound Swiss Chard, rinsed and drained prepared […]
Quick Minestrone
1 (11-oz) can red kidney beans 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/4 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into small cubes 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 small carrots, diced 2 green onions, chopped 4 to 5 leaves Swiss chard, chopped […]
French Onion Soup
1 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 pounds yellow onions (about 6 medium) thinly sliced 5 cups beef broth, preferably homemade 1/2 cup apple juice 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste freshly ground pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Cognac 8 to 12 1/4-inch thick slices French baguette, depending on the diameter of the loaf […]
Mushroom-Potato Chowder
2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 small green pepper, chopped 1 (8-oz) package sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups peeled and diced red potato 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2 cups milk, divided 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp all purpose flour Melt […]
Alpine Broth
One package De Cecco Angel Hair (8.8-oz) 16 oz. fresh mushrooms or dried equivalent 1 egg 6 pints beef broth (bouillon cubes are fine) a heaping half cup of grated Parmesan cheese salt After wiping the mushrooms with a dry cloth, slice and fry them vigorously in the butter in a 2 quart pot for […]
Green Barley Soup
2 Tbsp butter 2 cups finely chopped celery, with lots of celery leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion tops 4 cups chicken broth 3 cups water 1 cup pearl barley salt Melt the butter in a 3 or 4 quart pot over medium heat. Add the celery and green onion tops. Cook, stirring, about […]