Here’s the thing… I wish I had a romantic story of how this soup came into our lives, but it is really just an accident that is a product of the ingredients I had bought at my local … [more]
Growing up in a Chinese household, food was central to our lives. Food was not just to fill our tummies but to heal, lift our spirits and give reason to bring friends and family together. Traditional … [more]
To me this soup is all about late September in England, that glorious time when the air is autumnal, the leaves are clinging on for dear life and the last whisper of summer does its best to warm the … [more]
A good friend and fussy eater asked me to cater a dinner at his house that had to include tomato soup (ideally with basil). I had never felt the need to make tomato soup being rather partial to a can … [more]
This is a delicious soup that my wife taught me how to make. It is infused with the flavors of Thailand. It takes a while to make, but it is well worth the effort. [more]
I like this soup, and particularly the onions because when they are cooked in the butter they are fondant and sweet. My mother made this recipe when I was younger but not very often because my sister … [more]
This simple soup brings out the true character of the squash. The cream gives it a luxurious palate, but if cream isn’t your thing, it can be omitted for a more rustic texture. This serves about 4. … [more]
In the west, Wonton soup is probably the most famous of all Chinese soups. The wonton dumplings can be prepared ahead of time, dusted with cornflour, and kept in the fridge - or for bulk runs, frozen … [more]
when i lived in sydney, i lived with a wonderful woman named jacky houssarini (my daughter petra’s gorgeous aussie godmother). her heritage is lebanese and her mom (Sue) is an amazing cook! i … [more]
What’s the savvy cooks’ answer to the age old chicken and the egg question — both, together, forever and in perfect harmony! Simply serve them together and vex generations of … [more]
I found some beautiful red lentils beans in Greek deli and simply couldn’t resist. The color was vivid red and they were cheap. This soup is delicious, quick and easy. Feel free to improvise. [more]
Heres a simple soup designed to warm the kindest of hearts. It’s flavorful and easy to make. You can also freeze it for when tomatoes are not in season. [more]
This is one of my favorite soups. It is as simple as it is delicious, provided you have the time to let the soup simmer. The key is starting the soup the day before leaving plenty of time to simmer … [more]