Category: Soups
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Making Soup from Leftovers
The other night I made some sautéed green and yellow squash for dinner, minus the tomatoes plus some red peppers. This is a standby vegetable dish for me, being very flexible and loose. This time I used onions, garlic, green zucchini, yellow crookneck zucchini, and some sliced red pepper. Mmmm…. but I made too much.…
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Quick Sausage and Black Bean Soup
This is a great weeknight soup as it goes together fast, has lots of flavor and doesn’t make too much. Adding salsa to a soup is a great way to quickly add a lot of flavor. I like soup but many recipes just make too much for me. My sister shared this recipe with me…
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Crock Pot Chicken Broth
Do you make your own chicken broth? You should! It’s so easy and almost free if you would otherwise throw out the chicken bones. You can also save the ends of carrots, celery and onions in the freezer until it’s time to make broth. If you want clear broth it’s best to make it on…
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Vichyssoise: Cold or Hot Leek and Potato Soup
You can serve leek and potato soup hot or cold, depending on your weather. When it’s cold you can add some cream and call it Vichyssoise and top with some chopped chives. If you want hot soup, leave out the cream and garnish with croutons. I grew leeks again this year and am really enjoying…
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Gazpacho
It’s summer and the tomatoes are plentiful and good. I have tomatoes on toast for breakfast, sometimes with a scrambled egg but often just plain. I get to walk out and pick the ripest tomatoes for my breakfast, which is about as good as it gets. When the tomatoes become really plentiful, I make gazpacho.…