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How to Make a Bouquet Garni
Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, easier, and most importantly, more flavorful when you make them on your own?
Soup's On: Asparagus Soup
Spring is just around the corner, and I don't know about you, but I can't wait! I got so excited when I saw asparagus at my local grocery store that I instantly grabbed some. However, the weather here in San Francisco is pretty chilly, and instead of making a salad, I decided to use the asparagus in a brilliantly colored soup.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Creamy Tomato-Vodka Soup
The slow cooker isn't just great for braised meats and stews; it's also the ideal vehicle for making smooth and creamy blended soups. This recipe is a staple of mine; it's wonderful on the fly because it calls for commonplace ingredients like broth and canned plum tomatoes.
When pureeing the hot soup, I recommend allowing it to cool slightly and partially covering it as you use an immersion blender.
Do You Enjoy Soup in Mugs?
This weekend, I made homemade chicken noodle soup for Mr. Yum, who's been sick with a monster cough. I served myself some in a mug, because it's more compact and easier to carry around than a soup bowl — but I gave him a bowl because he can't stand eating soup in a mug. Do you enjoy soup in mugs?
Fast & Easy Dinner: Vegetarian Lentil Soup With Croutons
Sometimes I'll plan ahead and remember to soak dried beans overnight, but most of the time, I simply use recipes that call for canned beans. Better yet, lentils are so tiny that they don't require an overnight bath. Don't believe me?
Soup's On: Ina's Roasted Potato Leek Soup
Since I'm a huge fan of the way Ina Garten takes classic recipes and turns up the volume, I recently decided to give her potato and leek soup a try. Instead of simply sauteing and simmering the vegetables, she roasts them in the oven until soft, crisp, and caramelized. The resulting soup is full of deep flavor with a rich velvety texture.
Greek Avgolemono Soup Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
Seeing PartySugar's menu for a Greek dinner made me realize how long it's been since I've made my favorite Greek dish, avgolemono. If you've never heard of this homey soup (av-what?), avgolemono is a Mediterranean specialty made up of four basic elements: chicken stock, eggs, lemon, and rice. When preparing it, remember to add the hot broth gradually to the lemon-egg mixture, otherwise you will cook pieces of the egg.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Baked-Potato Soup
OK, so this may not be the fastest soup ever, but it sure is easy. And delicious. And comforting.
Campbell's Soups Take on a New Point of View
If it's been a while since you've cracked open a can of Campbell's, its makers are hoping that this will be the year to change that. Today, the soup company announced it would be making some improvements both inside and outside of the brand's iconic red-and-white soup can.
Come August, the soup will be ditching its signature labels in favor of a more contemporary look that's focused on food photography.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Barley Vegetable Soup
A little forward thinking today will go a long way. Chances are, after the big game, you'll be craving something light, fiber-rich, and low in fat to help you get over too many beers, chips, and buffalo wings.
Before you head out to your Super Bowl festivities, bring together barley, broth, seasonings, and whatever vegetables — canned or fresh — you happen to have on hand.
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