Category Archives: Soups

Seafood Stew

Posted on 03/28/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup can use an assortment of whatever seafood is available, just make sure to have some shellfish and some fillets. Seafood Stew 1 lb scallops 1/2 lb cleaned crab meat 1 lb red snapper fillets 3 ribs celery diced … Continue reading →

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Chilled Cucumber Soup

Posted on 08/18/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We got a ton of cucumbers from the garden. What to do, what to do. Chilled Cucumber Soup 2 1/2 lbs cucumbers seeded and chopped roughly 1 1/2 cups non fat Greek Yogurt 1/3-1 cup buttermilk 2 tbsp chopped fresh … Continue reading →

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Roast Parsnip Soup

Posted on 04/07/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is an easy first course. Or double everything for a main. Roast Parsnip Soup 3/4 lb parsnip peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 lb carrots peeled and cut into large chunks 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Fish Chowder

Posted on 06/14/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Recently I bought a halibut. Here is a good way to use the bones and bits. Fish Chowder for broth 24 clams washed 1 lemon 1 8-10 lb halibut carcass chopped into small pieces Fronds from 1 bulb fennel 1 … Continue reading →

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Oyster Soup

Posted on 04/21/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Oyster soup recipes are mostly cream based. Mostly. Oyster and Andouille Soup 1 lb shucked oysters about 14-20 depending on size 2 fresh andouille sausage sliced 6 whole anchovies packed in salt rinsed and chopped 2 chili de arbols chopped … Continue reading →

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Pork Meatball Soup

Posted on 11/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup has an excellent light broth that pairs well with the fatty pork meatballs and spicy broccoli. Pork Meatball Ramen 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in 2 cups boiling water 1 head broccoli … Continue reading →

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Wasabi Marinade

Posted on 09/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This marinade works many different ways. It is good for fish, chicken or any meat really. You can grill it or roast it or make a noodle bowl with it. All you need to do is save a little prepared … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on 11/25/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We hope you all have a great holiday. If you’ve forgotten a recipe or still have room on your table for one more dish, we hope this roundup helps. Cranberry Sauces Brandied Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries Cranberry Gelee … Continue reading →

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Vichyssoise

Posted on 06/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fairly simple soup to make, but it does require a couple hours to chill so plan ahead. Vichyssoise 2 lbs potatoes skinned and diced small 4 large leeks cleaned and finely sliced, about 6 cups 8 cups … Continue reading →

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Duck Gumbo

Posted on 05/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Use wild duck for this if possible. If using farm raised then do not use any butter in the roux and measure the amount of fat to 1/2 cup after browning the breast meat in a small amount of bacon … Continue reading →

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