Cuisine: Soup
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I happen to love mushrooms and made this Hungarian Mushroom Soup. It’s so delicious and comforting. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter until softened, then simmered in broth with onions, paprika, and other spices until thickened and finished with sour cream. It takes no time to prepare and I served it with crusty bread.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
You know those days when you get home from work and you wonder what on earth to make for dinner? While rummaging through the fridge and pantry, I had everything to make this Stuffed Cabbage Soup. Stuffed cabbage often has a touch of cinnamon. I actually cut the cinnamon in half. You could also use ground chicken or turkey instead of the ground beef. This soup is really good, my husband LOVED it. It also freezes well. Cabbage has an impressive nutrient, which is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K. Some research suggests that it may have health benefits that include supporting digestion and heart health, among others. Eat more cabbage!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is from The New York Times. This is a nontraditional method. There are many variations of tortilla soup. This one is made in a slow-cooker, but I have also included the stovetop version. The soup gets its depth of flavor from roasting the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and garlic until they become charred. It's then put in a slow-cooker with the chicken for about 5 hours. To me the toppings are key. I like adding fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro, etc. I also have another version on this blog here.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. The soup is made with lentils, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup
This Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup has few ingredients and is quick and easy to make. You can replace the cream with stock if you want it dairy free. It's similar to Vichyssoise, though this version is served hot instead of cold.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Black-Eyed Pea Ribollita
Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup that is traditionally made from the previous day with stale bread and leftover vegetables. I made this Black-Eyed Pea Ribollita for New Year's eve. Eating black-eyed peas is meant to bring good luck for the year, and I think we could all use some. This soup is outstanding and I will be making it again. You can use any kind of beans, like cannellini beans, which are often used in Tuscan dishes.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
This Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a recipe you can alter to suit your taste. It has miso paste stirred into it, which gives it a depth of flavor. I also added a splash of cream at the end, though that is optional.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
My friend Steve gave me this recipe for Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. It's quick to make, low in calories, and packed with flavor. Coconut milk tames the heat from the chile paste. You can adjust the heat to suit your taste.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Curried Lentil Soup
I made this Curried Lentil Soup in my Instant Pot, but as always, I have included the stovetop instructions. This soup is vegan and gluten-free and full of flavor. Lentils are high in protein and fiber and low in fat, which makes them a healthy substitute for meat. They're also packed with folate, iron, phosphorus, potassium and fiber. I dropped gave some to my step mother and she is begging me to make it again. It's really good served with naan bread.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Summer Gazpacho
Here is a post from my Gazpacho loving husband Eric!
Gazpacho, that wonderfully refreshing chilled Andalusian vegetable soup, is perfect for these late days of summer when temperatures soar and vine-ripened tomatoes are plentiful. It can be chunky or smooth but the classic way—made in a blender—always reminds me of Pedro Almodóvar’s movie Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. While I love garlic, I do not like to eat it raw so I roasted the garlic in the oven before blending it in the soup but the choice is yours. Good sherry vinegar is the most important ingredient and while you can use red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar is really the best.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
