Mulligatawny Soup

British colonists in India freely adapted the foods and spices they found there and brought their recipes back home. Mulligatawny is the Anglicized version of an Indian word for “pepper water.” 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green pepper,...

Minestrone

1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 8 cups bouillon 1 29-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon oregano pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 1/2 small head cabbage, cored...

Lima Bean Soup

2 onions, chopped 6 medium red potatoes, cut into small pieces 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon dried thyme pinch cayenne, to taste 4 cups frozen baby lima beans 1 cup chopped cilantro or flat parsley (save a little for ganish) 2 cups plain yogurt Black pepper Roasted red...

Lentil-Carrot Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoon ground cumin pinch of cayenne, to taste 2 cups orange lentils OR regular lentils (see note) 2 cups shredded or chopped carrots Juice of one...