Tag Archives: soup
Tomato Soup from “The New Vintage Kitchen”
On these cold winter days, who doesn’t have the memory of a piping hot bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich? This was my favorite lunch during the winter months. We walked home from school for lunch when I was in grammar school, and on the cold, blustery days, I loved walking into the house … Continue reading
Doris’s January Pea Soup
Happy 2024! It’s hard to believe that the Holidays have come and gone. I’m hoping yours were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoy all the merriment that this season brings. However, the older I get, I seem to spend a good bit of time, reminiscing about all the past holidays, and the people who are no longer with us. Please don’t … Continue reading
Maccu
From The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy by Domenica Marchetti “Glorious” is the word for this cookbook. These sumptuous soups and stews are seasonal, even though we tend to think of soups and stews as hearty, wintry meals. In this cookbook, you will find a vast variety of seasonal ingredients that can be cooked together to … Continue reading
Sardinian Minestrone
Would you like to live to be over 100 years old? Well then, have I got a soup for you! There’s been a great deal of press about these Blue Zones around the world, where a large percentage of the inhabitants live to be well over 100 years old. It’s truly fascinating. It makes you … Continue reading
Sausage and Swiss Chard Soup
Here is an easy, nutritious soup that can be made in under 45 minutes, and will soothe your soul after a long day of Holiday shopping. I’ve already made it twice this holiday season. It can be made in the morning before you head out and then just warm it up later, or you can … Continue reading
Escarole and Little Meatball Soup
Happy New Year to all! I hope you all had wonderful holidays. While I hate to see the Holiday season come to a close, I must admit that I am always ready for some detox and renewal when January 1st comes around. Nothing says this better than soup. I made lentil soup (recipe can be found … Continue reading
Pumpkin Tortelloni with Autumn Vegetables
I’m not sure if I should categorize this dish as a soup or as a pasta, but either way, it’s a winner. This dish saved our family Thanksgiving many years ago. For the first 25 or so years of my life, we began our Thanksgiving feast as all traditional, old fashioned Italian families do, with … Continue reading
Red Lentil, Carrot and Coconut soup
I had this red lentil soup in a “Fusion” restaurant many years ago, when the word “fusion” was new to the culinary world. It was one of those dishes that you enjoy in a restaurant, and know that you will search all over for a recipe that is similar. The problem was, however, where would … Continue reading
Lentil Soup / Lentils and Macaroni
Oh dear, I am 23 days late with this “good luck” dish. I am hoping that “better late than never” will apply here. You see, lentils on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day (my family has always been loose with some traditions so we usually give ourselves a day or two to carry out … Continue reading
My Kitchen Memories 