Tag Archives: soup

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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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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Wild Mushroom Soup

Posted on 01/02/2013 by

Aww heck, our regular grocery store has some fancy-pants new organic mushrooms. Hold us back. Wild Mushroom Soup 2 1/4 cup dried shitakes (about a 2.5 ounce pack) 1/4 cup dried porcinis 4 ounces thinly sliced white mushrooms such as … Continue reading →

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Shitake and Leek Soup

Posted on 12/10/2012 by

This comes together quickly and is a nice light soup. It’d be a great first course or a light lunch. Or place a toasted piece of day old bread at the bottom of the bowl before adding soup for a … Continue reading →

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Bacon Avocado Dressing

Posted on 10/17/2012 by

We love soups in the fall and winter and recently we had a cold front hit. The spiciness of this soup pairs well with the creaminess of the dressing. If you don’t have dried peppers, you can adjust the heat … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: From Soup to Pudding

Posted on 08/26/2012 by

We’re not Southern, but have lived in the South for some time now. A lot of our meals have some staple Southern ingredients: sorghum, cornmeal, okra, grits, bourbon, bourbon, more bourbon. This week’s menu capitalizes on some Southern and seasonal … Continue reading →

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Soup’s Off

Posted on 03/25/2012 by

By Katherine Summer arrives before spring in the South. The chances of us craving a hearty bowl of soup for much longer are about as strong as our chances of making it to June before turning on the air conditioning … Continue reading →

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Ham bone Soup

Posted on 12/28/2011 by

This soup is a great way to use up the ham bone from a holiday meal. Any combination of white beans will work as long as they have around the same cooking time. Extra chopped ham can be added if … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin bisque with shrimp

Posted on 11/11/2011 by

This is a light, simple and very flavorful bisque. The base can be prepared a day ahead and then finished 15 minutes before serving. All of this makes it a perfect first course for meals that are quite large, time … Continue reading →

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