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About 6 cups; 4 servings The outstanding flavor of this soup belies how simple it is to prepare. It gets its creaminess and flavor from roasted…
A simple vegetable stock made by simmering onions, celery, carrots, and optional vegetables with herbs and peppercorns. Yields about 8 cups.
A creamy corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, and fresh corn kernels, thickened by pureeing some of the solids.
About 6 cups; 4 servings The most classic and pure example of a clear soup, consommé makes an elegant start to a formal dinner party. This consommé can be…
A rich, homemade beef broth made from chuck, vegetables, and aromatics. Perfect as a base for soups and stews.
10 to 15 servings This is much more than a soup; think of it as a fancy New England Boiled Dinner, or a subtly spiced hot pot where everything is cooked…
10 cups; 6 servings This soup is a good candidate for pressure cooking. Use unsoaked beans and only 5 cups water. Cook at full pressure for 30 minutes…
A quick homemade stock made from store-bought broth, aromatic vegetables, and optional meat trimmings. Simmered briefly and optionally thickened with…
About 4 cups; 3 to 4 servings Be sure the bushes from which you gather the rose hips were not sprayed.
About 8 cups; 4 to 5 servings If using larger, chowder-sized quahog clams, chop the meat finely.
A hearty sweet potato stew with peanut butter, tomatoes, and spices, served over rice with fresh garnishes.
4 to 6 servings Serve this delicious stew with rice, beans, and tortillas or use as a filling for tamales, burritos, tacos, or enchiladas. You can make a…
About 8 cups, or 4 servings If you make your own kimchi, this stew is a great way to use up the last of a batch. A combination of pork and tofu is…
About 5 cups; 3 servings If using fresh green peas, they may need a longer simmering time to soften.
6 servings Gumbo z’herbes is often made during Lent, which happens to be a very good time of year to find a variety of greens. Authentic versions of this…
About 10 cups; 5 to 6 servings Many insist that the unique flavor of this dish depends on fish native to the Mediterranean alone. Regardless of how it…
A smooth and comforting carrot soup with ginger and a hint of orange, finished with cream and optional curry spices.
A creamy corn chowder made with fresh and canned corn, potatoes, and onions. This easy, comforting soup is perfect for any season.
4 to 6 servings Simplicity itself—freshly cooked noodles in a flavorful broth garnished with green onions and shichimi togarashi.
A rich and flavorful chicken broth made by simmering a whole chicken with vegetables and herbs. Perfect as a base for soups and stews.
A rich, roasted vegetable stock made from browned vegetables and aromatics, simmered with herbs and peppercorns. Perfect as a base for soups and stews.
A creamy mushroom and scallion soup, pureed for a silky texture and garnished with fresh green onions.
4 to 6 servings Okra and tomatoes are a classic Southern pairing. For added flavor, add a little diced country ham to the pot, or cook a few slices of…
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