Tag Archives: soups & stews

Black Soup

Posted on October 16, 2009 by John Herring

When you just gotta have umami, this is what you are craving. Rich and dark and mysterious and soothing, this soup is perfect for a chilly evening when you haven’t had the best day at work and you need a … Continue reading →

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Tomato Gazpacho

Posted on June 29, 2007 by John Herring

OK, so here’s a more traditional gazpacho. Be sure to use only the very best tomatoes you can find. Those rock-hard, well-travelled, tasteless red orbs at the grocery store are NOT what you want here. Grow them yourself or buy … Continue reading →

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Cucumber & Roasted Pepper Soup

Posted on June 21, 2007 by John Herring

Another refreshing summer soup. Icy cucumber and and tangy garlic dance around a hint of smoky pepper. Your palate will thank you. (And it’s healthy, too!) Cucumber & Roasted Pepper Soup makes almost a quart 3 lbs cucumbers, peeled, seeded … Continue reading →

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Cold Borscht #1 with Avocado Yogurt Cream

Posted on June 14, 2007 by John Herring

Borscht exists in about as many variations as kitchens. Cold borscht is a great way to beat the heat with some colorful & healthy soup. Just remember to wear an apron while you’re peeling the beets! Cold Borscht # 1 … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Gazpacho

Posted on May 22, 2007 by John Herring

Spring is in the air, and the farmers’ market is bright with stacks of lovely green asparagus. Gazpacho is usually made with tomato as the base, but I thought it might be fun to try a little twist. This chilly … Continue reading →

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Creamy Root Soup

Posted on May 13, 2007 by John Herring

This is a very basic pureed soup, and yes, I know, it seems more like a winter soup than a spring soup. But after trying a similar soup at the Inn at Little Washington this winter, I was inspired to … Continue reading →

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Andouille & Chicken Gumbo

Posted on May 6, 2007 by John Herring

We spent last weekend in New Orleans at the Jazz & Heritage Festival, and, as always, ate like skinny pigs on Sunday. The people who live in Louisiana have an almost religious respect for the integrity of their culinary culture, … Continue reading →

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Posole #1, Under Pressure

Posted on May 2, 2007 by John Herring

Posole is a traditional Mexican dish, made with hominy corn and seasoned with chiles. Pork or chicken is a common addition. I’ve been experimenting with a few different styles of this very satisfying dish, and here’s one. It uses roasted … Continue reading →

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Navy Bean & Kale Soup

Posted on March 22, 2007 by John Herring

This is the perfect soup for a cold night. Serve it with a crisp loaf of multigrain bread and a nice salad, and you’re all set. Yes, this is another pressure cooker recipe. If you don’t have one yet, well, … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Chili

Posted on March 11, 2007 by John Herring

Here’s a great way to get your vegetables. Vegetarians will love it, and meat-eaters will be surprised at how much they don’t miss the meat! Vegetarian Chili serves 8 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves … Continue reading →

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