Category Archives: Soups

Not Quite Minestrone

Posted on 05/08/2013 by

For those folks who believe that minestrone should be made only with vegetables I suggest you cover your ears and hum. Or if it must have tomato in it. I am. Of course I am also really enjoying what a … Continue reading →

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Bok Choy Soup

Posted on 04/23/2013 by

This soup is a perfect starter course or light lunch. It does require a little pre-planning if it is going to come together quickly. If the dashi has to be made from scratch add at least two hours. It also … Continue reading →

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Hearty White Bean and Mushroom Soup

Posted on 03/20/2013 by

This is a simple soup with fancy ingredients. The dried mushroom stock is the secret to the roboust flavors of the broth. It tastes great the second day as well. Cannellini Bean Soup with Sausage and Mushrooms 1 cup dried … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of NOLA

Posted on 03/04/2013 by

Remember those super awesome creamy grits? This works really well with them. Raw crawfish can usually be found at a nicer supermarket or fish market. Cooked crawfish can be substituted for raw if need be. Add it and cook the … Continue reading →

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Crawfish Boil Soup

Posted on 02/25/2013 by

Let’s say you just had a crawfish boil and there is a good amount leftover. Or maybe you went out and bought some at a stand and the price was better for 10 pounds instead of 5. Or you just … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Some Chili cause it’s Chilly

Posted on 02/24/2013 by

Nothing warms you up like a bowl of chili. Try one of these for inspiration. The standard. Or maybe a little more exotic. Or maybe a little color blind. Don’t forget the cornbread.

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Miso Soup

Posted on 02/08/2013 by

So now that there is all that dashi it is time to make some miso soup. The great things about miso is that it can be garnished with all sorts of things. It is the traditional first course to a … Continue reading →

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Japanese Stock

Posted on 02/06/2013 by

Dashi is one of those pantry staples everyone should have on hand. It freezes very well and lasts indeffiently. The ingredients will probably require a trek to the nearest Asian grocery in most places, but it is worth it. The … Continue reading →

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Split Pea Stew

Posted on 01/29/2013 by

This stew is a healthier alternative to the normal split pea soup. The use of smoked sausage helps to keep the meaty flavor strong while reducing the fat from either a ham hock or bacon. The spice mixture also really … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Some Help with that Resolution

Posted on 01/13/2013 by

For everyone out there who thought they might go on a diet to start the New Year here is a little help. Start with a light soup. Then a nice light side. How about quiche? Or maybe this instead. At … Continue reading →

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