This Spinach and Pear soup is silky smooth and light. It has a mild spinach flavor despite its green color. The pear really shines through when you sprinkle the soup with the cardamom dusted pear croutons. Add them to the soup after you serve so the croutons don’t get soggy. […]
Parsnip and Apple Soup takes full advantage of the distinctive flavors of sweet earthy parsnips and tart Granny Smith apples. This combination is delicious on its own; but you can take it up a notch by adding a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and maple syrup. The play of tart and […]
This Minestrone is for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot and simmer. The result is a flavorful, al dente vegetable mix with a small amount of natural juices If you prefer more liquid, just add a little vegetable broth to […]
Take Cauliflower Soup up a notch with the addition of sautéed shitake mushrooms and truffle oil. No cream, no potato, no flour and yet this Cauliflower Soup is light and creamy. The key is to process each batch until it’s velvety smooth. Taste as you go. The prep couldn’t be […]
I never went pumpkin picking as a child; and I certainly never had Purée of Pumpkin soup. By the time I had children, schools were taking whole classes to the pumpkin patch. My grandchildren go with school and also with their parents. They always seem to pick the largest pumpkin […]
Chicken Soup, aka Jewish penicillin, is one of the world’s most iconic soups . Every family in every culture has their own special formula. My Chicken Soup is the same one that was made in my Great Grandmother’s home, my Grandmother’s home, in my home as a child and now […]
White Sweet Potato Soup is a conversation starter. It’s not something you’re served every day-if at all. I discovered the special flavor of this White Sweet Potato Soup when we were in South Africa. The chef generously told me the ingredients. White sweet potatoes are starchier and sweeter than their […]
Adding red wine, cinnamon and apple to this Red Cabbage Soup takes it from the family table to a company meal. There are so many levels of flavor in this soup that you won’t be able to stop eating it! Hint: Be sure you use a wine you would be […]
You will love Kosher by Design Brings It Home by Susie Fishbein. If you don’t cook, you can just look at the beautiful pictures. The food, the place settings and the page layouts are fantastic. You can follow Susie’s travels throughout France, Italy, Mexico and Israel and feel her excitement […]
I love the velvety texture of this wonderful Chestnut Soup. I remember the old days, when you had to peel fresh chestnuts. My hands took days to recover. Now, you can buy pre-peeled chestnuts in a package or a jar. It’s a real game changer. This soup has it all. […]