Category: Soups

TIP OF THE DAY: Cream Of Chestnut Soup & Other Chestnut Recipes

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Cream of chestnut soup is just one delicious way to enjoy roasted chestnuts. Photo © Evegny B | Fotolia.   When the air becomes crisp and the autumn leaves rustle, the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Served up by street vendors in our town, this is old-time comfort food. In addition to snacking…
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RECIPE: Mango Gazpacho With Fromage Blanc Sorbet

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Our bad: We forgot to publish this delicious mango gazpacho recipe in the height of summer gazpacho season. But it’s still warm out; and this recipe from Vermont Creamery, served with fromage blanc sorbet, is worth your attention. MANGO GAZPACHO RECIPE Ingredients 1 cup cold water 1 cup tomato juice 8 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded,…
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COOKING VIDEO: Japanese Miso Soup For American Breakfast

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  Asians drink soup for breakfast (Japanese miso soup and Thai pho, for example). Americans looking for something quick, hot, nutritious and comforting should consider the option. All you need to make a bowl of miso soup is hot water and a spoonful of miso paste, available in many supermarkets as well as in Asian…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thickeners For Soups, Stews & Sauces

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Today is National Homemade Soup Day. Homemade soup is not only superior to prepared varieties; it enables you to add the freshest flavor with herbs and to minimize the often enormous sodium content of processed soups. If you want a thicker soup, there are different ways to thicken (that also are used for sauces and…
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