Category: Soups

Short Rib and Barley Soup

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium carrots, split in half and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks 2 medium ribs celery, split in half and sliced into 1/2-inch chunks 1 large onion, finely diced 8 oz packages of mushrooms…


Vegetable Lentil Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sweet potato (peeled and cubed) 2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced) 1 cup potato (chopped) 2 cups celery (chopped) 1 cup green lentils ยพ cup yellow or green split peas (or a mix or just use more lentils) 1 onion (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 8-10 cups vegetable or…


Beef Barley & Mushroom Soup

INGREDIENTS 4 meaty short ribs (flanken), trimmed – about1 1/2 – 2 lbs 2 tbsp olive oil, or more as needed 8 dried mushrooms 1 lb white mushrooms, scrubbed and sliced 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots) 1 cup chopped celery, including leaves (about 3-4 stalks) 1 large onion, chopped 2…


Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup Ingredients 2tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 4 1/2 cups) 2 large russet potatoes (about 18 ounces total), peeled, diced 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Melt butter in…


Creamy Cream-less Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower soup is something that could be incredibly boring — but it certainly doesn’t have to be. This thoughtful recipe from “America’s Test Kitchen” cooks the vegetable two different ways to attain maximum flavor mileage. Cauliflower Soup Serves 4 to 6 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces 1…


Split Pea and Lentil Soup

Ingredients 8 ounces split peas 8 ounces lentils 2 carrots, cut into bite size pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into bite size pieces 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 small red potatoes, cut…


Vegetable Root Soup with Barley and Spinach

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup pearled barley 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 4 cups water 1 1/2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch…


Chicken Vegetable and Barley Soup

This soup is delicious, easy and filling, it is comfort food done right. Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 large onions, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 1 parsnip, peeled and diced 6 stalks of celery diced 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed 2/3 cup barley 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10…


Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This soup is delicious, easy to make, and looks beautiful in the bowl. Doesnโ€™t it? The grilled cheese croutons just make it even more delicious. Would genius be too strong a word for creating croutons out of a grilled cheese sandwich? Another winning recipe from The Barefoot Contessa. Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive…


Vegetable Soup. A bowl of warmth for the winter table.

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups diced carrots 2 cups diced onions 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 cup pearl barley 1 quart=4cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce 2 cups quartered mushrooms 2 cups diced zucchini Salt and pepper 1. Heat a medium, heavy-bottom pot…


Potato Soup with Warm Clam Salad

from one of my favorite chef’s Michael Chiarello I changed the clams to scallops, shrimps would be fabulous too. Ingredients Serves: Serves 4 For the soup 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion (1/4-inch dice) 1/2 cup diced leek (1/4-inch dice) 1/4 cup diced celery (1/4-inch dice) 1 teaspoon minced garlic salt…


Vegetable & Mushroom Barley Soup

Where I live Fall is in the air, and I had the urge to make soup today, soup sooths the soul and nourishes the body and boosting oneโ€™s resolve to face the chill of the day. Ingredients 1 can (1-pound) tomatoes, chopped, with the juice 8 cups water 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 stalk celery…


Creamy Creamless Butternut Squash Soup

1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb winter squash such as butternut, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1 teaspoons salt 4 cups boiling…


Split Pea Soup

1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots) 1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small) 1 pound dried split green peas 8 cups chicken stock or water…