There’s a chill in the air. You’ve got a nice, toasty sweater on as your mind drifts to thoughts of ice skating, snow and…soup. Yep, that’s right, soup. Who doesn’t appreciate a bowl of steaming, hot soup, loaded to the brim with vegetables, broth and other goodness? While soup is delicious, it can also be incredibly nutritious too. For example, basil used in soup provides anti-viral, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties. Combine it with tomatoes and you are serving up a potently healthy meal chock full of dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins.
If you like soup, you’ll find plenty of recipes here at gourmetrecipe.com. Let’s start with the winter staple in the American diet. A cup of Chicken Vegetable Soup brings warmth to the bones and a smile to your mouth. It is also rumored to be a miracle cure for a cold. Yet have you considered a more creative take to this favorite? How about a bowl of Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup or a cup of Chicken Leek Soup instead of the traditional favorite?
If you are feeling real adventurous and ready to try something new in the world of soup, knock out the meat completely and serve up African Peanut Soup, Butternut Squash Soup or Cabbage and Corn Soup. These web site favorites are sure to please, while offering your taste buds an exciting dining experience.
There are also a number of fruit-inspired soups to choose from, often served cold and perfect for when the weather turns warm. Our collection of recipes includes Strawberry Soup, Berry Buttermilk Soup and Apple Soup to add to your list of family favorites.
While you’re browsing the site, check out other soup offerings, like Catfish Stew, Sorrel Soup or Cream of Watercress Soup.
There are recipes available for every style and taste. That’s another reason we think soup is so great. You can add a wide variety of foods ranging from beans to carrots, to mushrooms, pasta and even things like peaches. In the world of soup, almost anything goes and it all tastes good.
Soup will do more than provide an easy meal. A bowl of vegetable soup, for example, is laden with vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates and studies have shown it helps lower the risk of cancer and heart disease.
We invite you to enjoy making these soups. Cooking soup is an art form, which gets better with practice. Experiment with various soup stocks to discover the perfect tastes for your family, keeping in mind that homemade soup stock doesn’t have any preservatives.
The dinner bell is ringing. Come and get it while it’s still hot.
Adapted from The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II This classic American dish features not only corn, but potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and cheese. Serve it as a stand-alone meal or as a side dish.
More...Adapted from The Dean & Deluca Cookbook by David Rosengarten This is a cold soup, ideal for summer evenings. If you don’t have an immersion blender, pour the soup into a food processor or traditional blender to puree it.
More...Adapted from The Williamsburg Cookbook. You can make peanut butter and cookies from peanuts, so why not use them for soup? Make this with light cream and fat-free chicken broth for a healthy, delicious bowl of soup.
More...Adapted from Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson Choose either jalapeno, habanero, or long red chili peppers for this soup.
More...Adapted from Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson This hearty soup is made with four types of mushrooms, onions, garlic, and red wine.
More...Adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook by Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good This hearty, healthy soup is a cinch to make. Just be sure to soak the beans overnight, then cook them before adding to the crock pot. You...
More...Adapted from The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Alukins In the early spring months, fiddleheads – the young, spiral-shaped shoots of edible ferns – appear in farmer’s markets. They are...
More...Adapted from Cooking the Russian Way by Musia Soper This versatile, traditional recipe works for nearly any type of fish, whether fresh or salt water. Serve it with thick slices of warm bread and butter.
More...Adapted from Blue Ribbon Recipes from the Old Farmer’s Almanac by Polly Bannister For a twist on traditional mushroom soup, add plenty of garlic. In this recipe, the garlic , flavor is not overwhelming and is nicely...
More...Adapted from Cooking with an Accent by Isabella Gaylord This is a simple, traditional recipe, blending the flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and parsley.
More...Adapted from The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Alukins Spruce up ordinary carrot soup by adding wine, fresh ginger, and just a pinch of curry. This soup is delicious served hot or cold.
More...Thick and hearty, this soup is a great dish for a quick lunch or as a main course on a cold day.
More...This soup can be made with fresh or frozen peas, whichever you prefer. Any way you make it, you will be rewarded with a thick, pulpy soup that’s hearty, healthy and full of flavor.
More...Adapted from Dining with the Duchess by the Duchess of York This chilled soup is cool and refreshing, especially during the warm summer months.
More...Adapted from Five-Star Favorites: Recipes from Friends of Mamie and Ike This unusual soup is easy to create and refreshing to eat.
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