Chef John’s Tuscan Bean Soup

Description Since fall and winter are full of shorter, darker days, we’re going to need some coping strategies, and this hearty Tuscan bean soup is one of the more effective. There’s just something about that combo of smooth, silky soup, and crunchy, crispy croutons that makes everything seem okay. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 … Read more

Creamy Cheddar Cheese Soup

Description This creamy cheese soup is delicious on a cold winter day! Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 onion, chopped ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups milk 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender about 5 minutes. Stir … Read more

Lentil and Sausage Soup

Description Lentil soup flavored with sausage. Serve with Romano cheese sprinkled on top of each serving bowl. Ingredients ½ pound sweet Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed 1 cup shredded carrot 8 cups water 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken … Read more

Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup

Description This winter pureed soup will warm you up on the inside while still protecting the waistline. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ cup ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger ½ teaspoon ground black pepper … Read more

Jewish Chicken Soup

Description This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you. It’s the absolute best when you’ve got the flu, and it’s great the second and third day. Note, these matzoh balls are ‘sinkers’. These are traditional matzoh balls, as this recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother who needed to make them as … Read more

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Description A hearty chicken noodle soup perfect for a cold day or a sick little one. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally 1 cup chopped celery ½ medium yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon seasoned salt salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 … Read more

Cream Soup Base

Description This is a creamy soup base that will make many types of cream soup. Use your imagination and create a new soup. Ingredients ½ cup butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cubes chicken bouillon ground black pepper to taste Instructions Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and make a paste. … Read more

Cha Cha’s White Chicken Chili

Description Delicious white bean chili. Cha Cha says: ‘It’s kinda spicy, so watch out!’ Substitute mild green chiles for the jalapenos if you’re scared! Use more chicken and cheese as desired. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 (4 ounce) can chopped … Read more

Classic Vichyssoise

Description Very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better? Serve cold or warm. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings 1 onion, sliced 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 5 cups chicken broth … Read more

Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Description The quintessential Thai soup. Ingredients ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken meat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 2 cups water 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 4 tablespoons fish sauce ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 1 … Read more