Cuisine: Soup
Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon
This Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon was what I made for dinner last night. This classic potato and leek soup uses milk and sour cream instead of heavy cream, to reduce the fat. The potatoes are first baked and then combined with the sautéed leeks. The mixture was then puréed. The milk, sour cream and cheese were added at the final stage of cooking. The soup is creamy and topped with chopped green onions, bacon and grated cheddar cheese.
By - Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
My daughter Grace buys this Chicken Pot Pie Soup for lunch near where she works. I was intrigued so I recreated it. It's basically a soupier version of the classic pot pie with crispy parmesan puff pastry served on the side.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Instant Pot Red Bean and Quinoa Soup with Taco Fixins
My daughter Grace made this delicious Instant Pot Red Bean and Quinoa Soup. She actually gave me a portion, which is a real role reversal! This soup is healthy and packed with protein.
Watermelon Gazpacho
We're in New York and were invited to my friend Barbara's for drinks. She served this amazing Watermelon Gazpacho. My husband LOVES Gazpacho and makes it every summer. Truth be told, I do not like Gazpacho, it's too acidic. Having said that, her Watermelon Gazpacho was absolutely delicious and by adding watermelon it totally tones down the acid. It's the perfect balance of savory and sweet and it's so light and refreshing. I actually want more of it and will make as soon as I get home.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Black Bean Soup
My daughter made this Black Bean Soup from Bon Appétit's Basically series. In this recipe, you don't have to soak your dried beans overnight. The magic is all in the garnishes. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or having people over for a casual dinner, a bunch of toppings—something crunchy, something creamy, something fresh and herby, elevates this humble bowl of beans feel like a party.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Rosemary White Bean Soup
This Rosemary White Bean Soup is a taste of Tuscany in a bowl. It's easy to prepare and you can either soak a pound of white beans overnight or use 3 cans of Cannellini beans.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is from Ina Garten. Roasting tomatoes brings out the sweetness in tomatoes. The result makes them tender and intensely flavorful. This soup is great for the freezer.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 35 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Cranberry Bean Soup
I bought these Cranberry Beans online from Rancho Gordo. They are amazing heirloom bean producers located in Napa, California. I decided to make this Cranberry Bean Soup. These beans are absolutely incredible, very creamy inside. These beans are versatile and velvety, this thin-skinned Borlotti bean produces a rich, indulgent bean broth, making it perfect for classic Italian dishes as well as simple pot beans. The soup was so easy to make. I actually made it in a slow cooker.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Albondigas Soup
Family Traditions
Every Christmas eve, my wonderful mother-in-law made the most amazing Albondigas soup. I still carry on the tradition. She also serves tamales, which she used to buy every year from a secret source in East Los Angeles. I now make my own tamales!
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Ginger Miso Udon
I was shopping at Trader Joe's recently and this Miso Ginger Broth caught my attention. I thought I would make Ginger Miso Udon with it. If you can't find this broth, I have included a recipe to make it from scratch. You can add any number of things to this soup like tofu, chicken, pork, bok choy, etc.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
