Soups

23 January 2012

Heart Healthy: Split-Pea Soup

There’s no substitute for the fantastic flavor that a ham hock adds to a soup. That said, if you’re looking for a split-pea soup version with less sodium but with split-pea and veggie goodness – this is a good alternative that you can work with and further customize to your culinary and palate preferences.

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3 April 2011

Vegetarian Tomato & Smoky Paprika Soup

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Smoked paprika adds a different dimension and complexity to the flavors and synergy of the ingredients in this vegetarian tomato and smoky paprika soup.

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24 February 2011

Smoky Roasted Potato and Red Bell Pepper Soup

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The secret to the deeper complex flavors is roasting the ingredients. Good texture and flavorful due to the roasting of the garlic, peppers and potatoes – but also because of the bacon drippings used in the broth.

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16 February 2011

Pasta Soup (Sopa) with Chicken and Vegetables

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This is my rendition of a childhood favorite soup (sopa) that my Mom used to make with fideo, estrella (stars) or alphabeta pasta. My changes over the years has been the seasonings and addition of vegetables, serving it with small cubes of Cotija cheese and garnishing the top with crumbled Cotija, as well.

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23 January 2011

Roasted Mushroom, Beef and Barley Soup

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Roasting the mushrooms and shallots with the meat and its juices contributed to a concentrated melt-in-your-mouth flavor meld.

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15 January 2011

Tuscan Tomato-Basil Soup

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Who would’ve thought that tomato soup could be so heartwarming, seem so simple but could also be complex? Although it may not be laden with chunks or bits of meats, poultry and vegetables…it doesn’t mean that those tasty and healthy ingredients aren’t in this soup bowl too.

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19 October 2010

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Goodness

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Chicken Noodle soup is the quintessential comfort food that transports us back to childhood days and Mom’s love to have served it.

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26 May 2010

Smoky Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crostini

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The smoked paprika adds interesting complexity and the cheesy crostini is just part of the soup’s tasty surprise. This is a vegan friendly recipe with sophisticated flavors.

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