Gazpacho II

Gazpacho II

This is a spicier, chunky version of Gazpacho — refreshing on a hot day. 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 green onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon horseradish, or to taste 1 tablespoon...

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...

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...