Good soups start with rich, homemade stock. Split pea soup makes a deeply satisfying, hearty meal that is perfect for a rainy, winter day — don’t forget to bake some cornbread to go with it! Serve with a glass of syrah or Grüner Veltliner. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 4 garlic...Read More

This is a flavorful soup that is especially food for cold nights. If you want to lighten it, use a light vegetable stock. To enrich it, use dark chicken stock. To take it over the top, add a little cream. You will need a little extra salt to enhance the flavors if you use cream....Read More

Despite its humble name, this is one of the tastiest soups for a cold winter evening dinner. It’s also a very versatile recipe – replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock and leave out the ham hocks and you have a vegetarian version. Or, add cooked sliced sausages or pasta for a hearty main course...Read More