This is probably the first soup I ever made. I remember thinking that I should make it because ‘vichyssoise’ was a funny name for a soup, and it was only much later that I learned that is the name for the cold version that has a dollop of cream added. This is one of...Read More
The hearty, rich stock and sweet caramelized onions perfectly complement the sharpness of the melted Gruyere topping. Add a green salad and a glass of wine, and you have a cozy winter evening supper. This is a large batch recipe, so we like to invite friends to enjoy it with us for dinner one evening...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 pumpkin, about 10 inches in diameter 1 onion, sliced fine 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper Olive Oil 1 tablespoon, butter METHOD: Cut pumpkin into quarters. Oil each piece and roast in a preheated 400°F oven until it softens and you can smell sugars. Cool the...Read More
Thai hot and sour coconut milk soup can be made very quickly in a good wok and adds a depth of flavor as a stir fry. The classic version has only chicken in the aromatic soup with chilies and herbs, or perhaps mushrooms, but it is wonderful with a few other market veggies and can...Read More
Gazpacho immediately comes to mind when the late summer harvests of ripe dry-farmed tomatoes, colorful peppers, and herbs are available in an abundance farmers’ markets. Originally a popular soup from the Andalusia region of Spain, ‘gazpacho’ has become a generic term for any cold soup served cold that has a vegetable or fruit base. My...Read More
While corn chowder is usually enjoyed as fall and winter soup in New England, corn chowder is a delicious summer soup made with farm-fresh corn and makes a delightful main course for a cool, foggy evening on the coast. For a heartier main course chowder, add more bacon, or minced clams or lump crabmeat and...Read More