Category: soups
Pumpkin Apple Soup
Originally posted on Fabulous Fare Sisters:
This week we are sharing a few of our Fall favorites! I love the warmth and flavor of this delicious soup on a chilly Autumn day… Pumpkin Apple Soup 1 large can pumpkin puree 2 Granny Smith Apples 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 large sweet onion diced 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup cream 1 salt &…
Minestra
This is a very hearty soup from a base of pork, beans and potato. Our weather has been perfect for making soup; cold and rainy. This base can be made and and kept in the freezer for another time. Other vegetables can be added or for those meat lovers, kielbasa and Italian sausage can be added. The recipe is from Lidia Bastianich from her … Read More Minestra
Fiddlehead and Saffron Soup
I never heard of fiddleheads until I saw a Laura Calder episode on the Cooking Channel a few years ago. A vegetable that has omega 3 and omega 6 and high in fiber. I’ve been seeing it a lot at the local grocery store this past month as they are in season. I remembered this soup recipe and that day happened to be a … Read More Fiddlehead and Saffron Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup with Roasted Chicpeas
Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! This year I decided to cook different dishes to change it up a bit. This soup was very easy and delicious to make. The great thing about soups is that it can be made ahead. This recipe is courtesy of Ayurveda. the recipe only serves 4 so I had to double it. For the roasted chicpeas: 32 oz … Read More Carrot Ginger Soup with Roasted Chicpeas
Potaje de Garbanzos (Chicpea Soup)
This is a very hearty thick soup. It is a staple in many Cuban households. Growing up my mom would serve this over white rice and served with fried plantains. There is different variations of it. You can also add calabaza (squash). I don’t have an actual recipe, I made it from memory of watching my mom make it a hundred times. I will … Read More Potaje de Garbanzos (Chicpea Soup)
Ayurveda’s Sweet Potato Bisque
This soup was spicy, sweet and delicious. This recipe was is for 2 servings, so I had to double it. It also noted that the potato skins can be added but, it will change the color of the soup. I discarded the skins and used heavy cream in instead of coconut milk since to make it more decadent. Also no one in my family … Read More Ayurveda’s Sweet Potato Bisque
Cream of Lentil Soup with Chorizo Croutes
This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I found this recipe five years ago while watching the Cooking Channel( not to be confused with the Food Network Channel). The recipe is from Laura Calder, a French Canadian chef. I have one of her cookbooks some where in my collection. 1 cup of Puy lentils (French green lentils) 1 carrot chopped 1 onion … Read More Cream of Lentil Soup with Chorizo Croutes
Italian Wedding Soup
I love making this soup when it’s cold outside. I usually make it the the day after we had a roasted chicken for dinner. I use the left overs for chicken stock and any left over chicken pieces in the soup. I really don’t have a recipe, it’s a creation from one of my best friends and Ina Garten’s recipe as a baseline. I … Read More Italian Wedding Soup
Ribollita
This is my all time favorite soup to make. Courtesy of Barefoot Contessa. It’s very easy. Serves 8. 1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving 1/4 pound diced pancetta or smoked bacon 2 cups chopped yellow onions ( 2 onions) 1 cup chopped carrots ( 3 carrots) 1 cup chopped … Read More Ribollita
Summer Corn Soup
The weather is too hot for soup, but I had fresh corn from the market and wanted to try something different. The recipe is quick and easy. Courtesy of The Bergdorf Goodman Cookbook. Serves 6. 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil 1/2 of medium yellow onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 slices of bacon, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 … Read More Summer Corn Soup
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