soup
Roasted Portobello Mushroom Soup
Roasting brings out a rich, scrumptious taste. Portobellos roasted with garlic, rosemary and a splash of beer, then blended smooth and finished with lemon.
Read MoreStracciatella Soup
No muss, no fuss. A Roman favourite, named for the eggs that shred into little rags as they’re stirred into hot broth with Parmesan.
Read MoreCabbage and Pasta Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside, and a cold snap means soup. Ribbons of cabbage, small pasta and pancetta in chicken stock, finished with Parmesan.
Read MoreAsian infused soup with instant noodles
For years I have been sodium-aware and have passed this awareness onto my kids. And yet my daughter, while she was in high school and in university, loved noodles in a cup or the instant noodles with a flavour pouch. While I doubt the noodles are the sodium culprit, I’m pretty sure the pouch contains…
Read MoreCelery Soup
Easy to make, healthy and budget friendly. A smooth celery soup finished with crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Read Morelentil soup
The other day it was chilly outside (read: freezing!) and Mr. S wanted to know what was for dinner. After spending 20 years together, there are some things we do in unison without ever thinking about it. We both said at the same time we wanted soup for dinner. A bag of lentils in the pantry…
Read Moresquash and parsnip soup
Soup has been around for centuries and previous generations did not use a recipe. They simply dumped various ingredients into a pot to boil. And each culture adopted its own variation with whatever was on hand. For my readers who feel more comfortable using a list of ingredients, throw caution to the wind and be…
Read MoreSplit Pea Soup
A family favourite: whenever Mom had a roast ham, we knew split pea soup was coming next. Split peas and a smoked ham bone, finished with fresh tarragon.
Read MoreBeet Soup
My cup of happiness, whatever the weather outside. Beets and Granny Smith apple with a hint of curry, blended smooth and topped with yogurt.
Read MoreButternut Squash Soup
Thanks to my husband, the fridge police, wrinkly apples found a home here. Butternut squash, leeks, ginger and apple, puréed smooth and finished with parsley.
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