In a large stock pot, brown slices of uncooked chorizo in a little olive oil, then set aside. Add sliced onions to the pot, then when translucent, add minced garlic. Pour in 6 cups chicken stock and 4 cups water, bring to a boil, then add chickpeas (canned, drained), 2 bay leaves, and chopped parsley,… Continue reading Galician chickpea and sausage soup (caldo gallego)
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Burmese sour soup (chin-yay hin)
I learned this homestyle Burmese recipe from Waimar's family. Saute 1 chopped medium onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¾ tsp microplaned ginger, 1 chopped tomato, 5 oz white albacore tuna (drained from a can), ½ tsp turmeric, and 2 tsp paprika in a pot with a little oil. When wilted, add about 6 cups water, bring to… Continue reading Burmese sour soup (chin-yay hin)
Colombian chicken and root vegetable soup (ajiaco), version 1
This is a multi-step recipe that took over 4 hours to make. First, make the chicken stock: place a whole chicken in a stock pot, cover with 12-14 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then skim scum off the top. Add carrot chunks, celery chunks, 2 bay leaves, an onion… Continue reading Colombian chicken and root vegetable soup (ajiaco), version 1
Cuban chicken soup (sopa de pollo)
Fighting off yet another cold, I decided to try another chicken soup recipe. This recipe is based on Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban (Mar. 2013)
Burmese pork with bamboo shoots curry (wet-tha hmyit hin)
This recipe is from Flavors of Burma by Susan Chan.
Yellow split pea soup with bacon
This is one of the chicken-broth based soups I made to recover from my cold. Saute 2 oz thick-cut bacon, cut into matchsticks, in a large stock pot with some olive oil. When browned, remove bacon and set aside. Add 1 onion, 4 celery stalks, and 2 peeled carrots (each of them chopped) and 5-6… Continue reading Yellow split pea soup with bacon
Filipino salmon and white miso soup
Heat a medium pot and add 2 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil on medium heat. Saute chopped 2 onions and 8 cloves minced garlic. Add 4 chopped tomatoes (or 28 oz canned chopped tomatoes, drained) and cook until wilted. Deglaze with 2 cups white wine, increase heat until reduced by half. Pour in 8 cups water,… Continue reading Filipino salmon and white miso soup
Chicken soup with quinoa (sopa de quinoa)
In an attempt to recover from our week of indulgence, I decided to try out this soup, which is full of veggies, grain, and lean chicken. This recipe is from Latin Ladles by Douglas Rodriguez (Sept. 2013)
Colombian chicken and potato soup with whole corn (ajiaco), version 2
I thought of my Colombian friend Laura while making this. Place a whole chicken in a stock pot with 12 cups water, 2/3 of a bunch of cilantro (tied with kitchen string), and 1 piece celery tied to 2 whole scallions (tops cleaned off) with kitchen string. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low… Continue reading Colombian chicken and potato soup with whole corn (ajiaco), version 2
Italian chick pea and swiss chard soup
Using a stockpot, saute 2 oz thick-cut bacon (cut into matchsticks) in a little olive oil until browned, then remove and set aside. Add 1 chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 5 sprigs thyme (leaves only), 2-3 minced sage leaves, and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper and sauté for a few minutes. Add 1 bunch… Continue reading Italian chick pea and swiss chard soup
