We love lentil soup, and we were curious about escarole. So we tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013354-lentil-and-escarole-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share&cgs=c Our modifications: first, we added 2 celery stalks (diced) to the carrots and onion. Second, the recipe didn’t specify the type of lentils, so we used 1 cup French de Puy lentils (small, dark gray), which hold their shape…… Continue reading Italian lentil and escarole soup
Tag: soups and stews
Minestrone soup
We made this Cookie + Kate recipe: https://cookieandkate.com/classic-minestrone-soup-recipe/. This was healthy and tasty. Our modifications: first, for the vegetables we used 1 russet potato (diced), 1 zucchini (diced), and 1/2 cup French-cut string beans, which exceeded 2 cups. As a result, we increased the liquid to 7 cups. Second, we used a combination of no-salt…… Continue reading Minestrone soup
Tomato and stars soup
We tried this NYT Cooking recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/771009089-easy-tomato-and-stars-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share&cgs=c. This was delicious. Our modifications: first, instead of 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) stelline pasta, we used 1 1/4 cups (about 10 oz). Second, we blended 4 medium Roma tomatoes, 1 medium shallot, 1 clove garlic, and 1 cup no-salt chicken broth. We then added 3 additional cups…… Continue reading Tomato and stars soup
Lemony white bean soup with minced turkey and greens
We tried this Melissa Clark recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021776-lemony-white-bean-soup-with-turkey-and-greens?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share&cgs=c This soup contains simple ingredients, but yields surprisingly complex, layered flavors. We followed the recipe closely. Our modifications: first, the greens, we used 1/2 a bunch of curly kale from Whole Foods. We included the stems, chopped them, and sauteed them with the onion and carrot. Second, we…… Continue reading Lemony white bean soup with minced turkey and greens
Burmese-style chicken and split yellow pea stew (instant pot / pressure cooker)
We tried a Skinnytaste adaptation of chicken dal curry from the Burmese Superstar cookbook: https://www.skinnytaste.com/burma-superstar-chicken-dal-curry/. The Skinnytaste author omitted fish sauce, which we added back in. We also incorporated some tips from her blogpost comments. Our modifications: first, instead of an Instant Pot, we used a stovetop pressure cooker. (We prefer a stovetop over an…… Continue reading Burmese-style chicken and split yellow pea stew (instant pot / pressure cooker)
Indian stewed whole red lentils (sabut masoor daal)
We purchased whole red lentils specifically to try this recipe by Shubhra Ramineni from her cookbook, Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking. We followed the instructions but were unable to keep the whole red lentils intact. Rinse and drain 1/2 cup dried whole red lentils. Place the lentils in a small pot, along with 1 small tomato…… Continue reading Indian stewed whole red lentils (sabut masoor daal)
Broccoli and potato soup
My husband loves broccoli and we both love potato-based soups, so we tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/767814516-broccoli-and-potato-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We favor non-creamy, broth-based soups, and this fit the bill. Our modifications: first, instead of 1 lb baby potatoes, we used 2 medium and 1 large Yukon potatoes. We partially peeled the potatoes and cut them into 2×1” chunks.…… Continue reading Broccoli and potato soup
Turkey pesto soup with pasta
It’s a cold winter day, and we decided to try this ingenious recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027654-pasta-pesto-soup-with-turkey-and-spinach?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the pesto, we used Severino. For the pasta, we used 1/4 cup ditalini (which needed 1 more minute of cooking) and 3/4 cup orzo. We used 1 quart no salt chicken stock. Based on our pantry, we skipped the spinach.…… Continue reading Turkey pesto soup with pasta
Korean soy bean sprout and beef soup (kong namul guk)
This is a soup from my childhood, and I have been craving it in recent weeks. We followed this recipe: https://www.beyondkimchee.com/beef-and-bean-sprout-soup/ Our modifications: first, we used 1/4 lb center cut ribeye beef (instead of 1 lb beef), but we kept the marinade ingredients and amounts the same (since they also season the broth). We thinly…… Continue reading Korean soy bean sprout and beef soup (kong namul guk)
Korean spicy braised sea bass with daikon and chrysanthemum greens (maeuntang)
We made this recipe from Maangchi: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/maeuntang. Like Maangchi, we used 2.5 lb seabass (bronzino), approx. 2 whole fish, each cut into 4-5 crosswise pieces. Our modifications: first, to manage the spice level, we reduced the Korean coarsely ground red pepper to 1/4 cup (down from 1/2 cup). The next time, we may increase to…… Continue reading Korean spicy braised sea bass with daikon and chrysanthemum greens (maeuntang)
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