Soups and Stews

Shellfish Stock

Makes 2 1/2 quarts stock Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice 1 leek, coarsely chopped 1 celery stalk, cut into medium dice 5 lb bones from mild, lean white fish; or shrimp, crab, and/or lobster shells 5 black peppercorns, cracked 4 parsley stems […]

Soups and Stews

Shrimp Bisque

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 13 oz shrimp shells (from about 4 lb shrimp) (see note) 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter 1 1/2 cups minced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 […]

Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Silky Zucchini Soup

Makes 4 servings This simple summer recipe is inspired by the menu at Savor on our San Antonio, Texas campus. Garnish the soup with diced, julienned, or shaved zucchini, if you like. We especially like it with a crusty piece of bread for dipping! This recipe makes about four 1 […]

Main Dishes, Soups and Stews

Spicy Kimchi Stew with Pork

Makes 8 portions Kimchi is salty, a little sour, and sure, sort of funky, but definitely in a great way. This fermented chile-rubbed cabbage and scallion mixture is a great base for dishes, like this stew, and the easiest side to add some new flavors to old favorites, like roast […]

Soups and Stews

Squash Soup with Ginger Cream

Serves 6 to 8 Use whatever hard-skinned squash that you can find, like butternut, pumpkin, calabaza. For a vegan version, use olive oil instead of butter, omit the milk and whipped cream garnish. Add 1 cup of raw cashews in Step 2, which will make the blended soup creamy. Ingredients […]

Soups and Stews

Stracciatella

Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 4 large eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz) 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (optional) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Pinch of salt 4 cups Brodo (made with chicken) Directions Whisk together the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, and salt in a medium […]

Soups and Stews

Strawberry Rhubarb Soup

Makes 6 servings You may not be making fruit soup on the average weeknight, but we love it for a special brunch or dinner during the spring and summer. This recipe is cold and refreshing, and it showcases the sweet and tart brightness of the classic fruit duo: strawberries and […]

Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Makes 8 servings The whipped cream garnish is by no means mandatory, but it’s pretty tasty. You can use your blender or even hand whip the ingredients. For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.

Soups and Stews

Thai-Style Fresh Pea Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings This delicate soup captures the essence of fresh peas. It’s a great recipe to try if you have a bumper crop of peas—either from your own garden or at your local farm stand—or if you’re looking for an easy starter course for an evening of […]

Soups and Stews

Thai-Style Hot and Sour Soup

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 4 oz small medium shrimp (41/50), peeled, deveined, and butterflied 2 oz thin rice noodles (rice vermicelli) 2 qt Chicken Broth or fish stock 1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces, smashed 1/4 cup nam pla (Thai fish sauce) 2 tablespoons chile oil 1 tablespoon fresh […]

Soups and Stews

Tuscan White Onion Soup

Makes 1 1/2 quarts This soup is a winter favorite. It pairs one of our favorite spices, cardamom, with white onions, crispy prosciutto, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano for a combination of sweet, salty, and buttery that will knock your socks off. Ingredients Soup 1/4 cup olive oil or unsalted butter 2 […]