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...

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,...

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

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...