We sought a healthy, plant-forward soup with a different flavor profile than we typically eat. So we tried this recipe: https://www.feastingathome.com/lentil-mushroom-soup/. It was delicious. Our modifications: first, we added 1 medium diced carrot along with the mushrooms. For the 1 lb mixed mushrooms, we used 8 oz cremini, 4 oz white button, and 4 oz…… Continue reading Mushroom, fennel, and lentil soup
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Indian dal fry
We tried this Vegan Richa recipe, which utilizes red lentil dal and moong dal: https://www.veganricha.com/dal-fry-spiced-indian-lentil-soup/ We followed the recipe, except that at the end we added 1.5 Tbsp unsalted butter for brightness and balance. We enjoyed this dal with freshly steamed basmati rice. (Dec. 2024) Note: While the red lentils cooked as normal, the moong…… Continue reading Indian dal fry
Pierre Franey’s Turkey Chili
We had 1 lb of minced turkey (white and dark meat), so we tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7985-turkey-chili?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe. Second, in lieu of bell pepper plus jalapeño pepper, we used three diced jalapeños (from our freezer). Third, we used no-salt canned diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Finally, in addition to…… Continue reading Pierre Franey’s Turkey Chili
Rotisserie chicken and rice soup
We had leftover rotisserie chicken and decided to try this recipe: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/the-best-chicken-and-rice-soup/ We largely followed the recipe except for a few modifications: first, we did not have Italian seasoning on hand, so we used a mix of dried herbs: basil, rosemary, Greek oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder. Second, instead of 12 oz carrots…… Continue reading Rotisserie chicken and rice soup
Colombian lentil and rice soup (sopa de lentejas y arroz)
A few days ago, my husband savored a brothy lentil and rice soup at a local Italian cafe. That inspired us to make another version of lentil and rice soup, and we tried this Colombian recipe: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/vegetarian-lentil-and-rice-soup-sopa-de-lentejas-y-arroz/ Our modifications: first, we finely minced the 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and quartered) and carrot (roughly cut… Continue reading Colombian lentil and rice soup (sopa de lentejas y arroz)
West African-style okra stew
I love okra and hoped to make a stew with a Ghanaian flavor profile (tomato-based, seasoned with onion, habanero, and ginger). We tried this recipe: https://honest-food.net/okra-stew-recipe/ Our modifications: first, we used only 1 habanero, which provided plenty of heat. Second, because we didn’t want a soupy stew, we reduced the liquid (no-salt chicken broth) to…… Continue reading West African-style okra stew
Split pea soup, Instant Pot version
We had a craving for split pea soup, and we wanted to give our new Instant Pot another spin. We tried this recipe: https://www.acouplecooks.com/instant-pot-split-pea-soup/ We followed the recipe closely, except that we tossed in a few sprigs of thyme along with the peas (picked over and rinsed), 1 tsp salt, and 8 cups broth. We…… Continue reading Split pea soup, Instant Pot version
Greek-style lemony fish and orzo soup
We love avgolemono (Greek lemony chicken soup), and we tried this version using cod and orzo: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023805-lemony-fish-and-orzo-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share To our surprise, the recipe didn't call for any dill. We found the soup needed more brightness, so we added more lemon juice at the end (we ended up using one entire medium lemon for the entire recipe).… Continue reading Greek-style lemony fish and orzo soup
Mexican vegetable soup with chipotle (caldo tlalpeño)
We were in search of a plant-forward soup with Mexican flavors, so we tried this recipe: https://www.karenskitchenstories.com/2023/01/mexican-vegetable-soup-with-chipotles.html We found the blogger's recipe frustratingly incomplete (for example, she called for "some chicken broth" but did not specify the amount). Regardless, this soup was very tasty. Note: this recipe easily could be vegetarian if you use vegetable… Continue reading Mexican vegetable soup with chipotle (caldo tlalpeño)
Chinese congee with smoked fish and spinach
We were craving a light, broth based soup with rice, so we tried this recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/chinese-rice-soup/ This was a quick and easy pantry recipe that yielded surprisingly complex flavors. Our modifications: first, for the protein we used 4 oz Trader Joe's smoked trout (i.e., 1 fillet), which we soaked in water for about 20 mins… Continue reading Chinese congee with smoked fish and spinach
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