Blogs Posts in Soups category; 432 blog posts

Bamboodles in San Gabriel, Kam Hong Garden in Monterey Park

"I've seen a chef at Mr. Chow make these," said my friend the Beverly Hills gourmand, as we hovered over bowls of la mian, the hand-pulled noodles at Kam Hong Garden in Monterey Park. The noodles' squiggly, uneven texture cradle [...]

Posted On : Apr, 22 2009 | Comments : 0

Chicken soup with a spicy twist

When most people hear the words Canyon Ranch, they think about upscale indulgence and luxurious pampering. Sure, the Canyon Ranch spa experience is certainly about that. But don’t forget that the people who go to the resorts for healt [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Pairings | Moroccan Carrot Soup With Mussels

You can enjoy a glass of German spätlese riesling with nothing more demanding than a sun-dappled afternoon. When it comes to food, not many dishes will daunt these wines. As we tasted, we discussed options, notably cheeses like funky w [...]

Posted On : Apr, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Minestrone Soup Recipe

This version of minestrone is much more a stew than a soup, in my opinion. A great way to fill up on some fresh and flavorful veggies! One warning, the recipe below makes a LOT. I mean probably 10 servings, so you may want to halve it. But [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Vegetable Soups Ideal for Late Winter

Vegetable soups are a great way to incorporate into our diets some of those three to five daily servings of vegetables that the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends. Finding a variety of vegetables is particularly challenging at this [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Chicken dumplings in chilli & ginger soup

Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 200g dried rice stick noodles 3 single chicken breast fillets, coarsely chopped 1 egg white 1 small fresh red chilli, coarsely chopped 6cm-piece fresh ging [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Chill out with cool summer soups

On the hottest days, people seek out the coldest foods, but what is one to do to quell a craving for soup: Chill it!About 1917, that's exactly what Louis Diat, chef of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York, did when he turned a popular hot sou [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

Chicken Vegetable Alphabet Soup Recipe

How do you spell delicious? Here’s a hint: it doesn’t involve a can opener. This homemade version of the childhood classic is popular with adults, too. Just trade the alphabet pasta for thin egg noodles… or not! Ingredien [...]

Posted On : Feb, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Make A Pot Of Satisfying Soup

A great bowl of soup is satisfying, comforting and, it has been said, good for the soul as well as the budget.It also can be a quick and easy dinner solution that's good for your health as well as your waistline. Soups especially tho [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

Great Soups

Baby, it’s cold outside. So why not warm up with a delicious bowl of soup. We’ve picked 10 of our favorite Richmond restaurant soups as our picks for Great Soups.So get out of the cold and grab a bowl (or cup) of soup from one o [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

It's the perfect time of year for hot soups that can take th...

Afew weeks ago, I wrote about how much I love pureed soups.But as delicious and easy as these are, they tend to make soups on the light side -- best for a first course or light lunch.Sometimes, especially this time of year, I like a heartie [...]

Posted On : Jan, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Kitchen detective Split pea soup

Split pea soup is simple enough. Dried split peas are simmered in flavorful broth until they are soft, sweet and earthy. They are usually paired with a ham bone that has been picked over days before it makes its way to the soup pot. We won [...]

Posted On : Jan, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Mi Mexico pleases plenty with many south-of-the-border offer...

It's a family affair at Mi Mexico.Partnering with an experienced restaurateur relative, Antonio Amador, Juan and Endina Barajas and their son, Juan Jr., have opened their first restaurant in Buffalo Grove. Cousin Jimmy Perez handles things [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

Improvised Vegetable Soup

Back in September, I wrote about water-based soups, something I find myself making almost daily since the weather turned, and almost never.The same way twice. I’ll try to post recipes for them when they’re interesting enough. T [...]