Tom Kha Kai
Tom kha kai (or tom kha gai) is a Thai soup with the distinct, very Thai flavor of galangal, a rhizome somewhat similar to ginger. Kha means “galangal” in Thai. This version of the soup is made with chicken (kai…
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Pork Spare Rib Soup (Bah Kut Teh)
Bah kut teh (literally, “spare rib tea”) is a Hokkien specialty. It is an exotic herbal soup spiced with plenty of aromatic spices including star anise, cinnamon, cloves and lots of garlic. It is often served with Chinese doughnuts and…
Mushroom Soup
This recipe is originally by Chef Taylor Piercefield. Ingredients ½ pound (2 sticks) butter, divided 1 cup flour, divided 12 cups beef stock 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups sliced portobello mushrooms 4 cups sliced shiitakes 4 cups button…
Kyselo (Czech Sourdough Mushroom Soup)
Kyselo or krkonošské kyselo is a traditional Bohemian sour soup featuring mushrooms and sourdough. It originates from the Krkonoše mountain region in northern Bohemia. Kyselo is a nutritious food, so it is often served as a main course, but in…
Corn Soup
Ingredients 4 cups corn off the cob 6 cups water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 large egg Salt to taste Pepper to taste Procedure Combine the corn and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil.…
Potato and Leek Soup
Potato leek soup is a light soup that can be prepared from freezer to table in under 2 hours. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later use. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1…
Potato Soup
Ingredients 6 potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups milk 1 large onion 2 carrots, diced ¼ cup butter or margarine 3 cups water 2 cubes chicken bouillon ½ tsp ground black pepper to taste 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp…
Sinigang (Philippine Sour Soup)
Sinigang, the famous sour soup of the Philippines, is a fruity sour-based soup boiled with either pork, beef, chicken, fish or seafood. A variety of vegetables can be included, but onions and tomatoes are required. Root vegetables are too starchy…
Miyan Kuka (Baobab Leaf Soup)
Miyan kuka (“baobab leaf soup”) is a Northern Nigerian soup prepared with dried ground baobab leaves (kuka). This soup is paired with tuwo shinkafa or tuwo masara. Ingredients 2 large dried catfish 1 large dawa dawa lump 2 handfuls ground…
Miyan Lalo (Hausa Jute Leaf Soup)
Miyan Lalo is a traditional jute leaf soup commonly eaten by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. It is similar in preparation and texture to the Yoruba dish known as ewedu soup. Ingredients 3 medium pieces of meat 2 teaspoons…
Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup
A cold tangy soup, refreshing and unique. Ingredients 5 hot house cucumbers 4 cups scallions 6 cups buttermilk 1 cup cream 2 tbsp tarragon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar Salt to taste Pepper to taste Procedure Peel cucumbers.…
Sheer Khurma
Sheer khurma is a sweet noodle soup served by Muslims in Indian and other South Asian countries to guests during the holy month of Ramadan. The recipe originally comes from Mughal-India. Ingredients 200 g dry vermicelli 1¼ cups ghee 100…