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Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Angela| Leave a comment

Paprikash is a nourishing Hungarian stew that leverages sour cream to coax chicken (and often veal) into tenderness. Finding good paprika is key to this recipe to keep the flavors bright, so toss that old jar that’s been sitting in your pantry for ages and spring for some that’s new and vibrant red. Continue reading →

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Dev's Roasted Apple, Brie and Thyme Soup

Dev’s Roasted Apple, Brie & Thyme Soup

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Angela| 8 Comments

The flavors in this soup sing the praises of autumn, but upon first sip, you’ll notice that it’s as light as air and almost reminiscent of spring. It’s the kind of ethereal taste that makes you feel as if the chef slaved for hours and hours perfectly balancing flavors and textures. Continue reading →

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Mexican Chicken Vegetable Soup (Caldo Tlalpeño)

Mexican Chicken Vegetable Soup (Caldo Tlalpeño)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This dish, tortilla soup’s not so distant cousin, was supposedly created in the region of Jalisco, the Western state that also gave us mariachi music and tequila. It starts with the same simple stock of chicken and tomatoes, but amps up the flavor with the smoky punch of chipotle pepper. Continue reading →

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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The soup is comprised of savory stock studded with slivers of bamboo shoots, scallions and tofu. An essential for me, and what separates the real deal from the imposters, is the use of wood ear mushrooms. Continue reading →

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Shrimp Wonton Soup

Thrifty Shrimp Wontons

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

In Chinese, wonton means “swallowing a cloud” – easily the perfect descriptor for a soup that is both complex and delicate at the same time.Given that leftover dumpling filling does not tend to keep very well (overnight at best, and never defrosted from frozen), I have found a quick and easy solution with wontons. Continue reading →

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Roast Pork Udon Noodle Soup

Roast Pork Udon Noodle Soup

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

One of the loveliest parts of this recipe is that it’s flexible. Go completely DIY and make your own stock, make fresh wontons and roast the pork yourself. Or play it lazy and purchase frozen wontons or gyoza, use some leftover roast pork from chinese takeout and infuse chicken stock with ginger and garlic. It should be how you like it whenever you need it. Just like your crack addiction. Continue reading →

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Potato Leek Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Potato Leek Soup

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The lovely leek is a tricky little bugger. While its cousin, the onion, smells fragrant and marvelous immediately upon entering the pan filled with butter or olive oil, the leek can be downright funky. But the patient are always rewarded for their efforts, and the leeks become luscious and silken if you let them hang out and do their thing. Crown this glory with white truffle oil and breadcrumbs toasted with a little butter and you are in for a real treat. Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage and Rice Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Italian Sausage and Rice Soup

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

No surprise that one of my favorite dishes to prepare, soup, became one of my most loved pressure cooker experiments. This soup was no exception – wild rice usually taking a half an hour to cook is simmered for a mere 10 minutes. Best of all, because of the lack of evaporation, the stock retains all of the concentrated liquid without steaming up your house. Continue reading →

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Ribollita © Photo by Angela Gunder

Ribollita

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

There are much fancier versions than this one, but I love this recipe because it’s a weekday charmer. Black kale (cavolo nero or dinosaur kale) is the star of the show, but can be replaced by any kale or bitter greens you can find. Canned beans and pantry chicken stock speed along the process, and by dicing everything in the food processor saves a hell of a lot of time. It doesn’t get any better than that. Continue reading →

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Chickarina Soup

Chickarina Soup

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

Though mired in mystery, I am dedicated to the joys of chickarina. Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of chicken soup? Or a meatball? Or the two together in a melange of flavors? Bring it. Continue reading →

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Caldo Verde © Photo by Angela Gunder

Quick Caldo Verde

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

Like Italian Wedding Soup, Caldo Verde is a celebration of meat, greens and broth, with the star carb as tender, simmered potatoes. This soup is as hearty as it is easy to make, and a great use of winter kale when in season, cheap and plentiful. Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Although Italian Wedding Soup, a popular dish in this country, hints at origins surrounding Tuscan weddings, the actual name of the soup is minestra mariata or “married soup” – a reference to the melange of greens, broth, meat and cheese. An apropos name, given that all of the flavors in this soup blend together into something akin to a warm hug. Continue reading →

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Lexi’s Favorite Vegetarian Chili

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I know what you’re thinking, folks, “Really, Angela? Vegetarian chili?” But you must, must, must try this, die hard meat eater or no. My father, who I am sure is 99% dinosaur (and I’m talking the T-Rex variety) loves this chili like no other, and he doesn’t give out the compliments for non-meat dishes lightly. Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup with Noodles

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

From an early age, I’ve been a sucker for blubbery noodles in chicken soup. Doughy and dumpling-esque, these treats could be a meal of their own, languishing in a bath of shredded chicken, carrots, celery and light broth. Continue reading →

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Truffled Potato Soup with Chives

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

I love this soup because it’s the proverbial king of the paradox – earthy potatoes are simmered with a homey stock, but then whipped to a smooth majesty of a soup. The top is kissed with truffle oil, with the earthiness of the truffle essence delivered via the clarity of the oil. It’s all glorious, grand and a reminder that we shouldn’t waste a single second dining on anything less than awesome. Continue reading →

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

The soup gets its name from the fact that once it’s finished, you get to embellish it just as you would a baked potato. Bacon or ham, cheeses of all kinds, scallions and chives, even a dollop of sour cream – all make delicious toppings. Choose what suits you and tuck in to a hearty bowl of deliciousity. Yup, deliciousity. Continue reading →

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Matzoh Ball Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Matzoh Ball Soup

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

I grew up Catholic, replete with plaid jumpers and JMJ initialed on the tops of all test papers, and yet I’m unabashedly EEO in the kitchen. In the truest proof of this, I love love love to make matzoh ball soup. Continue reading →

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Chicken Noodle Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

I love this soup because, unlike the canned variety, it’s a hearty, rib sticking soup brightened by the freshness of the ingredients. And, going back to my TPT palette, I am a sucker for egg noodles served any possible way. I should probably take out stock in Pennsylvania Dutch Brand – stock? Get it? I know you love soup puns – that’s why you’re still reading my ramblings ;) Continue reading →

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Italian Chicken Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Italian Chicken Soup

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Angela| 4 Comments

There’s something about the tender rice and chicken, salty parmasean and delicate bits of egg that make this a go-to for me whenever I need a bit of comfort. Making the stock from scratch is important, but in a pinch, you could make this with broth – just make sure you don’t leave out the egg and cheese. Continue reading →

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Chicken and Rice Soup (Canja)

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

This soup was a part of my collective food memories well before I had even worked behind a stove. Both my Brazilian and Sicilian ancestors believed in the power of chicken and rice soup, so as a kid, if I was feeling punkish, this is what I got. If I was REALLY sick, I had this soup without the veggies and chicken – just broth and either rice or pastina (itty bitty italian pasta as small as grains of rice). To this day, if I need a comforting meal, I make a pot of Canja or Italian Chicken Soup. Continue reading →

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