Easy Split Pea Soup
Note: You can easily double or triple this recipe -- freezes well, too! 1 pound dried split peas 8 cups bouillon 2 onions, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons mild curry powder, or to taste pinch cayenne, to taste Freshly ground...
Double Mushroom Soup
8 cups bouillon 12 dried mushrooms, stems removed, broken in pieces 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/2 cup barley 2 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2" cubes 1 8-ounce box mushrooms, quartered 1/2...
Curried Broccoli Soup
1 head broccoli 2 large potatoes 2 cloves garlic 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind Orange slices (optional) Chop the broccoli, potatoes and garlic. Combine with the bouillon and seasonings and simmer until the vegetables are very...
Cuban Corn Chowder
1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, or a pinch of cayenne to taste 4 cups bouillon 2 teaspoons cumin 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut in small cubes 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups frozen corn...
Creamy Carrot Soup
1 large onion, chopped 2 pounds carrots, chopped or shredded in a food processor 6 cups bouillon 1 tablespoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, to taste 1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats freshly ground black pepper to taste chopped cilantro or Italian parsley for...
Creamy Asparagus Soup
2 pounds asparagus 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 broccoli stems, sliced (save the florets for another use) 6 cups bouillon 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats Juice of one lemon...
Corn-off-the-Cob Chowder
1 onion, chopped 10 ears fresh corn (or use frozen corn - see note below) 4 cups chicken or vegetable bouillon 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 red bell pepper, chopped freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or...
Cold Red Bell Pepper Soup
3 large red bell peppers 4 leeks, sliced (white part only) 2 cups stock 2 cups buttermilk Pepper to taste Roast the peppers over a gas flame or broil until the skin is charred. Place in a paper bag and allow to cool. Peel the peppers, remove stems and seeds, and cut...
Chick Pea Gumbo
Chick peas crop up everywhere in my recipes -- in curries, soups, salads and pasta sauces. Here, they are combined with okra and the other classic gumbo ingredients for a hearty dish with a southern flair. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper,...
Canary Island Soup Pot
1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup orange lentils 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2" cubes 6 cups bouillon 1 cup canned tomato sauce 1 tablespoon African Berbere spice mix OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus a pinch of cayenne to taste 1 cup fresh...