Cuisine: Soup

Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños

Imagine the comforting warmth of cheesy mashed potatoes transformed into a luscious soup. That's precisely what this dish delivers. It's rich and satisfying without being overly heavy, hearty yet not dense. A touch of chili powder and garlic adds a lively kick, while the homemade pickled jalapeños provide a bright, tangy counterpoint to the creamy richness. These quick and easy pickled jalapeños are far superior to anything store-bought, elevating each spoonful with their vibrant flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

Marry Me Chicken Soup

We had our friends from Pacific Palisades who have tragically lost their home over for lunch this week. They have been in a hotel and in need of a home cooked meal. Cooking for others has always brought me a sense of calm and purpose. The act of cooking allows me to escape from the stresses of daily life and connect with something meaningful. I hope they felt the depth of our love for them.

I made this Marry Me Chicken Soup, which is a comforting blend of creamy, tangy chicken simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a generous touch of cheese.

By Leslie Blythe

Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens

Truth be told, I am not a fan of turkey. So when my husband started boiling up the turkey carcass and announced he was making soup, I immediately found a recipe that's in my mind, a step up from your ordinary soup. The addition of lemon brightens the whole thing up. We left out the kale for my Dad's portion because he often used the word UGH when it comes to anything remotely green! He did an excellent job and I rather liked it!

By Leslie Blythe

Creamy Cowboy Soup

Hearty, rustic soups are the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for chilly days, their rich flavors and satisfying textures can warm you from the inside out. Creamy Cowboy Soup is a prime example, featuring a comforting blend of ground beef, bacon, ranch-style beans, corn, and potatoes, all simmered in a creamy broth.

By Leslie Blythe

Corn Chowder with Miso and Scallions

This Corn Chowder with Miso and Scallions takes a fresh approach. Instead of relying on dairy for creaminess, the vegetables get puréed, which enhances the corn's sweetness and the potato's earthiness. The miso's rich umami flavor replaces the need for traditional ingredients like salt pork or chicken broth, resulting in a vegetarian-friendly yet deeply satisfying soup.

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Chile Rellenos Soup

Chile Rellenos Soup is a creamy and cheesy soup inspired by the classic Mexican Chile Rellenos. Roasted poblano peppers, cheese, and chicken capture the flavors of the traditional dish in an easier-to-make format. To make it easier, I used rotisserie chicken and topped with with crushed tortilla chips. It's really delicious.

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Tomato Soup

This Tomato Soup is really delicious and so simple to make. The surprise ingredient is Acini di Pepe Pasta, which is a tiny, round pasta that translates to "seeds of pepper" in Italian, though they are much smaller than actual peppercorns. They are classified as pastina, or "little pasta," and are often used in broth-based soups like Italian Wedding Soup.

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Marcella Hazan’s Rice & Smothered Cabbage Soup

Marcella Hazan's Rice & Smothered Cabbage Soup features slow-cooked cabbage and onions. The sugar in the vegetables caramelize and become tender and sweet. You then add Italian Arborio rice and simmer it longer. Don't let the simplicity of the ingredients fool you. This soup is complex in flavor and satisfyingly comforting

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Ratatouille Lentil Soup

This Ratatouille Lentil Soup is from Lidey Heuck's brand new fabulous cookbook. The vegetarian soup is hearty, healthy, and filling due to the protein-packed lentils. It makes a big batch that freezes really well, so you can have it at the ready on those days you are just too tired to cook.

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Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different variations of Pasta e Fagioli, and in fact, I have three other Pasta e Fagioli recipes on this blog! This one has a creamy texture from puréeing a can of white Beans.

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