serves 4 A nearly infinite variety of variations on the classic bean and pasta soup can be found throughout Italy. No wonder it’s so popular—it’s hearty, filling, and delicious. This soup can also be made with leftover cooked pasta—just add during the last few minutes…
serves 4 Wholesome and hearty, this soup is especially good on a cold winter day, and because it’s made with quick-cooking barley, it can be ready in minutes. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups vegetable broth (page 15) ¾ cup…
serves 4 This silky rich soup is creamy with a refreshing note of lime. Choose from mild, medium, or hot salsa to determine the heat intensity of the soup. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing the tortillas 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1½ cups…
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled and, therefore, is a good choice for serving at a large informal gathering. The bulgur adds a meaty flavor and texture so be sure to include it. Try serving it with cornbread for a delicious combination. SERVES 4 AS A MAIN…
This is a perfectly smooth soup with a delicate pumpkin flavor that is reminiscent of winter squash. Pumpkins intended for cooking should be small (preferably not over 5 pounds) to ensure a sweet flavor and smooth texture. For this soup be sure to use a good-flavored…
A thick, flavorful soup that is easy to prepare and would satisfy any appetite. It is served over a slice of toasted French bread and melted cheese, and finally topped with grated Parmesan cheese. For best results prepare the soup a few hours before serving to develop…
A very nutritious and attractive light soup featuring miso, the wonder food of the soybean family, that could be part of a light meal with a salad, or could serve as a first course to an Asian meal. Boiling soup with tofu is poured over fresh raw spinach, thereby…
A popular vegetarian soup that is high in protein and iron and low in fat. Like many soups it improves with age, so try making it the day before you plan to serve it. SERVES 6 TO 8 AS A MAIN COURSE 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, finely diced 4 cloves garlic,…
This meatless version of the traditional Portuguese soup Caldo Verde is both distinctive and substantial. Kale gives the soup a wonderful flavor and texture, and along with the kidney beans provides a good source of iron. SERVES 6 AS A MAIN COURSE ВЅ cup olive oil 3…
Choose sweet, flavorful plums for this soup and allow them to get perfectly ripe. I often take this on a picnic, transporting it in a glass jar with a screw top and then serving it in cups. SERVES 4 AS A FIRST COURSE 9 to 10 ripe plums (about 2 pounds), washed ВЅ cup…
Nothing celebrates summer like a bowl of chilled gazpacho prepared when tomatoes are at their peak. Only the most flavorful garden specimens will do. SERVES 6 AS A FIRST COURSE 5 medium tomatoes, cored 2 medium cucumbers 1 small onion, diced 1 large green bell pepper,…
This is one of my most treasured recipes, and one that my stepdaughter asks me to make for her when she wants a special treat. Buttery corn dumplings top clove-scented vegetables to make this a wonderfully fragrant and colorful stew. The dumplings take only a few…