INGREDIENTS: 3 large garlic cloves, unpeeled Vegetable oil for coating garlic 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 medium sweet onions such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui, chopped 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil 1/2 fresh jalapeño chilie 2 fresh poblano chilies, roasted and peeled 3 ears fresh corn...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half and seeded 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup (more or less) chicken bullion 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried Salt and cayenne pepper Blue cheese and toasted walnuts for garnish METHOD: Cook squash in a microwave or oven until soft. Cool slightly, then remove the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 to 1 lb. mushrooms 1/2 medium yellow onion 1 potato, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 cup barley, rinsed 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth 1 cup half and half 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Splash of dry sherry, to taste (optional) METHOD: Clean and chop mushrooms....Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. dried fava beans, soaked overnight 1/2 cup olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 1 1/2 lbs. diced tomatoes (or substitute large 28-ounce canned tomatoes, drained) 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bay leaves 2 cups vegetable stock or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Flavorful, extra virgin...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, diced 1 bunch green onions, chopped, green and white divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 5 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetarian broth) 2 whole star anise 2 tablespoons soy sauce 10 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 6 ounces rice noodles, uncooked 2...Read More

This soup (also known as Tom Kha Gai) comes together quickly. If you’re not fond of fish sauce, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon or skip it. However, it does add that special umami that is typical of this warming soup. If you want a vegetarian version, simply replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 6 oz. green garlic stalks, white and pale green parts chopped 2 lbs. leeks, white and pale green parts chopped 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Vegetable stock or water 1 1/2 lbs. sorrel 1/3 cup...Read More

For a simple yet elegant soup, try this asparagus soup. Subtle and velvety, without any cream. By the way, you do not want this soup to boil — by not allowing it to boil it will retain a greener, more pleasant color. Boil this soup and it will turn an ugly khaki color. INGREDIENTS: 1...Read More

Be sure to save the leftover ham bone and meat scraps from a ham dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb) ham bone 3 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups split peas 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped leeks or green onions 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots 1/3 cup...Read More

Here’s a classic cream soup that is especially good with the first asparagus of spring. INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds asparagus (about 2 bunches), thin to medium stalks are best 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 to 6 cups homemade chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt and white...Read More