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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A large garden at 4,800 feet above sea level has provided Jennifer Stein Barker with an abundance of produce, and cooking adventures which have resulted in The Morning Hill Cookbook, which she published herself. This vegetable soup is perfect for a cold winter night and features two of her favorite ingredients, lentils and freshly ground […]