Winter is coming…and one of my favorite things to do on a cold day is dive into a bowl of steaming hot soup with silky broth and hearty vegetables. The seasoned broth and beans make this dish tasty enough to serve as is, but I like to eat it with tortilla chips on the side… Continue reading Black Bean Soup
Category: Soups & Stews
Sausage Spinach Soup
I made this soup for the first time several years ago and it’s still one of my faves. I’ve updated my recipe to include my new favorite spice mix, herbes de Provence instead of using individual spices; I think it gives it a richer flavor. One of the best things about this soup is that it… Continue reading Sausage Spinach Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
I started making my own soups a couple of years ago and I’m pretty sure I’ll never buy canned soup again. Opening a can or packet of soup is quicker to be sure, but this way you can make it to your own liking, experimenting with ingredients, making it as mild or as spicy as… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mushroom Soup
When I was a kid, the only mushrooms I’d ever eaten were canned or jarred in a tasteless brine, cut up in little bits that I occasionally tossed into tomato sauce and served over spaghetti. One night at a restaurant, I sampled my first fresh mushroom and that was it — I fell in love.… Continue reading Mushroom Soup
White Chili
Technically, it takes only about 20 minutes for all the elements of this dish to cook through, but the long simmering time allows the beans to break down, which serves to thicken the chili. This chili is very spicy , so if you can’t handle too much heat, try discarding the white membrane of the… Continue reading White Chili
Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)
I grew up in a diverse neighborhood in New York City, and as it happens, many of my friends and relatives are of full or partial Puerto Rican descent. As a result, I’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some really delicious Puerto Rican dishes. I’m still learning but I’ve been able to get a few of them down pat.… Continue reading Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)
