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. […]
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Parsnip and Apple Soup with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Parsnip and Apple Soup takes full advantage of the distinctive flavors of sweet earthy parsnips and tart Granny Smith apples. The pomegranate molasses and maple syrup tie them together. Try this unusual combination of flavors enhanced with coriander. Should you want some crunch, garnish the soup with pomegranate arils and […]
Minestrone
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 […]
Cauliflower Soup with Shitake Mushrooms
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 […]
Purée of Pumpkin Soup
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
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
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 soup when we were in South Africa. The chef generously told me the ingredients. White sweet potatoes are starchier and sweeter than their orange cousins. This […]
Red Wine Cabbage Soup
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 […]
Susie Fishbein’s Ranchero Soup
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 […]
Chestnut Soup with Apple Brandy
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. […]