I make this Asparagus and Celery Root Soup with white asparagus rather than green. White asparagus have a more delicate flavor than green and allow the flavor of the mild celery root to come through. Fresh white asparagus are only available during Spring and Summer. I remember how excited my […]
I love Chestnut Soup with Beer. This recipe starts with a “mirepoix”; the traditional starter for many French soups. A mirepoix is a combination of onions, celery and carrots minced together. When sautéed, it forms the flavor base for the soup. I’ve had the experience of peeling fresh chestnuts and […]
This Spinach and Pear soup is silky smooth and light. It has a mild spinach flavor despite its rich green color. I use baby spinach for this soup because it’s more delicate and you don’t have to remove the stems and center vein which you need to do with regular […]
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 delicious and perfect for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot, simmer and stir. The result is a flavorful, al dente vegetable mix with a small amount of natural juices. If you prefer more liquid, just add a […]
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 pumpkin patches. My grandchildren go with school and also with their parents. They always seem to pick the largest pumpkin they […]
Chicken Soup, aka Jewish penicillin, is one of the world’s most iconic soups . Families in every culture have their own special formula. I enjoy knowing that my soup is the same one that was made in my Great Grandmother’s home in Hataivich, my Grandmother’s home in NYC, in my […]
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 sautéed red cabbage cabbage and onions produces a delicious Red Wine Cabbage Soup perfect for family and guests. There are so many levels of flavor in this soup that you won’t be able to stop eating it! Cabbage and apples are a tried […]