Tag Archives: soup

Spring Green Asparagus Soup

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

There is almost nothing I like to make more than soup.  There is almost nothing I like to eat more than a smooth, pureed soup.  Maybe chocolate.  Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.  I like … Continue reading →

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Curry Coconut Kabocha Squash Soup

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I have been wanting to try cooking with Kabocha squash for a long time.  Sometimes called a Japanese Pumpkin, this squash is squat and medium-to-small sized with a dull green color.  If you have had a pumpkin curry in a … Continue reading →

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Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

This is my adaptation of Ina Garten’s tomato soup recipe.  It’s simple, quick, and a must when the garden is overflowing with ripe tomatoes. 2 T. olive oil 1 C. white onion, chopped 1 C. peeled chopped carrots 2 cloves … Continue reading →

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Basil Vichyssoise

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

So I was talking on the phone with my Grandma yesterday and I told her I was making Vichyssoise.  Her response was, “Isn’t that cold potato soup?” Yes.  It is.  I promise it tastes delicious.  This is a refreshing, savory … Continue reading →

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Ham and White Bean Soup

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Wondering what to do with your leftover ham?  Here is an easy slow cooker soup that will be ready when you come home from work.  I love coming in to the house with something cooking in the slow cooker.  The … Continue reading →

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Spiced Cabbage Soup

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day: On our honeymoon in 2002, my husband and I visited Darina Allen’s farm and cooking school called Ballymaloe in Ireland.  We had a memorable lunch that included this soup.  It’s a soup I make … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Shrimp Soup

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Vietnamese Shrimp Soup I used tiger prawns, which were delicious but almost too large.  Medium sized shrimp should be perfect.  The picture shows my friend Brennan’s salad rolls which were delicious. Serves 4 1 lb. shrimp, unpeeled 1 6-8 inch … Continue reading →

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Basque Fish Stew

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

My mom has been making this for years with the sturgeon that my uncle Mark catches in Tillamook Bay.  If you don’t have an uncle Mark you can use any dense white fish like halibut or swordfish.  The saffron threads … Continue reading →

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Lobster Bisque

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

This is my favorite kind of recipe; it’s special and unusual, but still appeals to nearly everyone.  Rather than use whole, live lobsters (expensive and scary) I chose to use lobster tails that I bought on sale and stored in … Continue reading →

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Spiced Cabbage Soup

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

On our honeymoon in 2002, my husband and I visited Darina Allen’s farm and cooking school called Ballymaloe in Ireland.  We had a memorable lunch that included this soup.  It’s a soup I make regularly and it always hits the … Continue reading →

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