Tag Archives: soup

Vichyssoise

On a hot August day, what could be more refreshing than a nice bowl of… soup? Yah, youbetcha! When the soup is ice cold and creamy and so very, very tasty Vichyssoise. Otherwise known as “cold potato soup.” Some folk … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

(Baked) Bean Soup

Some things I haven’t always known about canned baked beans: Number one: most are gluten-free. I would say all, but one never knows what someone will slip in when they can. Number two: cousins in the UK promise us that … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chicken Tortellini Soup

After an overnight snowfall, today dawned bright, sunny, and a might bit chilly – it is currently a balmy, dry 10º F – so, what better time to talk about making a nice pot of chicken tortellini soup? Full disclosure: … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Asian Style Noodle Soup

I stole – ermmm, borrowed – the basic idea for this soup from the very nice folk at delish.com, but needed to make a few changes based on my pantry and the current leftovers in the fridge. See, I only … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tomato and Feta Soup in the Pressure Cooker

First, let me be totally honest here; I really liked this soup! My husband? Not so much; but, even after 20 years together next month, he is kind of a traditionalist when it comes to some flavor blends: Pumpkin should … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

French Onion Soup in the Instant Pot

Last week, I got an email from somewhere with the headline “Instant Pot Soups!” Hmmm… I love me some French onion soup, and never really considered trying it in the Instant Pot; but the timing, the weather, and the fact … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gazpacho!

What could be better on a hot, steamy August day than a refreshingly cold bowl of veggies? By which I mean, of course, gazpacho! Cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, sweet peppers, and basil; all tossed together and puréed just enough, then … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ravioli Soup

This soup shouldn’t work, but man, does it ever! None of the veggies are cooked beforehand, everything but the ravioli and the sherry vinegar go into the pot at once, then gets brought to a bowl and left to simmer … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Parfait! Tomato, Basil, and Cheese Soup

This is one of those recipes you want to keep in the back of your mind for when you have folk you want to impress, but not a lot of time. Or, when you just want a fine bowl of … Continue reading

Posted in Parfait!, Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Asparagus Soup With Ricotta and Sherry

How’s this for a perfect springtime soup? Asparagus, cooked with shallots in chicken stock, then blended with sherried Ricotta cheese and served warm. And, the whole thing, with just a wee, tiny bit of prep, comes together in well under … Continue reading

Posted in Soup/Stew | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment