I love the velvety texture of this wonderful Chestnut Soup with Apple Brandy. 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 Chestnut […]
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Tomato Soup,Meyer Lemon and Avocado
This light creamy purée of Tomato Soup, Meyer Lemon and Avocado does not have even a drop of cream. Puréeing the tomato mixture long enough in the processor produces the creaminess. The delicate flavor of this Tomato Soup, Meyer Lemon and Avocado comes from fresh thyme and orange zest. A […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Curried Butternut Squash Soup takes advantage of the combination of tart Granny Smiths and sweet butternut squash. The curry adds flavor and warmth to your palate. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like by the type of curry you use. Eat it plain or add croutons, […]
Cream of Tomato-Vegetable Soup
This Cream of Tomato-Vegetable Soup is made with vegetables and herbs sautéed in butter and then mixed with heavy cream. I use Beefsteak tomatoes, crushed canned tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato paste to produce the deep and rich flavor of this Cream of Tomato-Vegetable Soup . It is definitely a […]
Carrot Soup with Chives
Carrot Soup with Chives is a light, smooth, and flavorful soup that is at its best when served chilled. As with any recipe, the result is only as good as the ingredients you use. I use large organic carrots to make this Carrot Soup with Chives; because they have more […]
White Bean Soup
White Bean Soup combines the smooth creamy texture of white beans and the umami of dried porcini/shitake mushrooms heightened by fresh rosemary. White beans are a source of protein, calcium and fiber and are a delicious and healthy addition to everyone’s meal-particularly vegetarians and vegans. This White Bean Soup is […]
Turkey Soup
Turkey soup is the answer to not wasting all the deliciousness hiding in those seasoned, long roasted bones; and those tiny morsels of meat that somehow escaped the carving knife. Here is a very simple recipe for making the most out of those bones. Adding the tomatoes and beans add flavor […]
Mushroom Soup with Thyme
Mushroom Soup with Thyme is my “go to” soup whenever I don’t know what to make and in a rush. Everyone loves it including my grandchildren! The fresh thyme gives such wonderful flavor to the earthy mushrooms! If you want a creamier soup, add a peeled and chopped white potato […]
Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise
Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise is a perfect way to use up some of that zucchini in your garden! Choose the narrow ones which are more flavorful. Add a potato to the soup and turn it into a zucchini flavored, dairy free vichyssoise. Preparing Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise without the potato gives you more of […]
Watermelon Gazpacho
Did you know that tomatoes are really a fruit? In this Gazpacho, I swap out one fruit for another. At first sight, everyone will assume your Watermelon Gazpacho is a traditional Gazpacho with tomatoes. Wait til they discover that this Gazpacho is tomato free!! It is a much sweeter-but not too […]