Category: Soups & Stews

March 1, 2012

Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

This Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu is very similar to the kind you would find in your favorite Chinese restaurant. It consists of a rich and thick broth with some spices, for more spice, stir in sambal oelek.


February 28, 2012

Fresh Tomato Soup

Fresh Tomato Soup

You can make this delicious Fresh Tomato Soup when the weather gets cooler by using plum tomatoes. It may be a very simple recipe but it’s also incredibly tasty and satisfying.


February 26, 2012

Carne Con Papas

Carne Con Papas

An old fashioned Cuban dish, with tender succulent meat and potatoes bursting with flavors. Olives, raisins, and capers make the stew reminiscent of picadillo.


February 24, 2012

Baked Potato-and-Bacon Soup

Baked Potato-and-Bacon Soup

A rustic soup with fragments of baked potato skins, this hearty soup concentrates the flavor of the potato in the baking process. This is a delicious, filling soup, perfect for a cold winter day.


February 22, 2012

Creamy Celeriac Soup

Creamy Celeriac Soup

Celeriac looks like a gnarly root, or perhaps like a crazy muddy brown turnip that is the star in this dish . It tastes like an earthy and rooted version of celery.


February 20, 2012

Creole Shrimp and Sausage Stew

Creole Shrimp and Sausage Stew

Super quick, easy to make and healthy dish in under twenty minutes. This is a perfect weekday meal for a cool Fall evening. Serve with mixed salad greens and sliced whole wheat French bread.


February 18, 2012

Roasted Squash Soup with Turkey Croquettes

Roasted Squash Soup with Turkey Croquettes

The recipes below will prevent you from denying yourself any delicious treats. Leftover turkey (or fresh if you are so inclined), breadcrumbs, and egg combine to make crisp croquettes


February 16, 2012

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Chicken

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup with Chicken

This soup is hearty without being heavy. Wild rice, chicken and mushroom are great combo for soup. Graeat for a cold winter’s night and very easy to make.


February 15, 2012

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchilada Soup

This is a copy of a favorite served at a local restaurant. Prep time: 10 min, Cooking time: 30 min, 170 cal, 13 pro, 22 carb, 3 fat


February 14, 2012

Borlotti Minestrone

Borlotti Minestrone

This recipe calls for Borlotti beans—the Italian variety of cranberry beans. They may be hard to find and very expensive but it will be well worth the effort.