Gazpacho I
Gazpacho is a chilled vegetable soup; this version is mild, smooth and refreshing. 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled 1 large onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 green pepper, chopped 4 cups bouillon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar,...
French Lentil Soup
1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cups tiny green (French) lentils 8 cups bouillon 1 potato, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin pinch cayenne, to taste 1 pound spinach or swiss chard, chopped Juice of one...
Fall Soba Soup
8 dried shiitake mushrooms 1/2 pound soba (buckwheat noodles) or other Asian noodles 8 cups bouillon (see note) 1 tablespoon Thai Spice Paste 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2" cubes 1 small onion, chopped 1 pound spinach, stems removed, cut in 1/2" strips...
Fall Minestrone
1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 cups bouillon or water 1 cup chopped carrots 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, in...
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...