soup
sweet potato curry soup
Soup is as old as the hills and every cook has at least one or two recipes they return to. I, too, have my favourites. Having lived in Asia, my cooking experiences with spices before then were very blah. I had never seen a black pepper plant, ginger/galangal, turmeric, nutmeg, mace, clove etc. My senses…
Read Moremushroom soup
Soup is as old as the hills and loved by the world. It’s loaded with vitamins, and nutrients, easy on the pocketbook, and with little effort needed. Although soups are enjoyed throughout the year, the cooler months of winter are when I appreciate them the most. They’re one of my go-to comfort foods. My mushroom…
Read Moreparsnip and carrot soup
The fridge needed cleaning. I am always amazed at how much stuff accumulates at the back of the refrigerator! Things get shifted (read pushed) around and the old stuff finds its way to the back of the bus. The crisper drawers, well I have an excuse in that area for stuff being pushed to the…
Read Morechicken noodle soup
When it’s cold out, I LOVE making soup. Soup has been around for thousands of years; the earliest dates back to 20,000 BC in Xianrendong Cave China. One does not need a recipe to make soup but for those who like a bit of guidance, my chicken noodle soup is the easiest to make! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Moreprawn curry soup
Brr, it’s cold out! Time to get a pot of soup on the stove and warm up. Soup is as old as the history of cooking and enjoyed by the poor and the rich. It makes us feel better when we’re ill, provided sustenance when food was scarce, and warming on a cold day. Previous…
Read Moretuscan soup (zuppa toscana)
It seems I’m on a soup kick. Nothing like a bowl of hot soup to warm you all over when there’s a storm outside. Over the years I have amassed numerous soup posts on my blog; there’s something for everyone! Soups are so versatile one can make according to what’s on hand. My Tuscan soup…
Read Morebest homemade tomato soup you’ll ever make!
Up until a couple of days ago, we were enjoying above normal temperatures. When the mercury dips below freezing, I crave soups and stews. What I don’t crave is the effort and time involved to make these. I recently posted a curry dish ready in 30 minutes. This made me think about making a simple…
Read Moretortellini bolognese soup
Do you own a cookbook and if so, what was the first one you bought or were given? The first one I purchased was the Fannie Farmer back in 1980 before I was married. My paternal grandmother gave me The Joy of Cooking as a shower gift for my wedding. Another I cherish is the…
Read Moreroasted portobello mushroom soup
It wasn’t cold last week when I made this; I just wanted to slurp on homemade soup. I had a package of portobello mushrooms that needed my attention before they spoiled. Roasting the mushrooms brings out a rich and scrumptious taste. Homemade soup does not need a recipe. Yes, you read that correctly. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morestracciatella soup (italian egg drop soup)
No muss, no fuss. This soup is one of the easiest you’ll ever make and with minimal ingredients. What’s more, you can have it ready to serve in less than 15 minutes! Egg drop soup is a favorite in Rome and in central Italy. Stracciatella refers to the shredding of the eggs into little rags…
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