Creamy Tomato & Goat Cheese Soup

Creamy Tomato & Goat Cheese Soup

Unlike most years my counter is not over-flowing with the last of the tomatoes. I pulled the plants out 2 months ago. After the 5th heat wave, and with the implementation of drought restrictions it seemed a futile effort. Plus, … Continue reading…

Chilled Tomato Herb Soup

Chilled Tomato Herb Soup

Tomato soup is a childhood favorite and a lunch staple for a lot of adults. But it doesn’t have to be puréed, served hot, and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. It also doesn’t have to (shouldn’t) come in a … Continue reading…

Chilled Tomato Vermicelli Soup

Chilled Tomato Vermicelli Soup

I don’t remember vermicelli being a popular addition to soups when I lived in the U.S. It is here. It’s another difference in something that should be so straightforward: soup. Soup in the U.S. tends to have chunks of meat … Continue reading…

Fresh Pea Soup

Pea Soup

Well, it’s almost fresh pea soup. I used frozen peas. To be honest I’ve always thought frozen peas were as good as fresh and a lot easier to find. Fresh peas are, usually, best found in one’s own garden. I … Continue reading…

White Bean Soup

Creamy White Bean Soup

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may diet. The holidays are over. It’s time (for me, anyway) to go back to my (usual) healthy diet. I freely admit that I behave badly over the holidays. I have an … Continue reading…

Cream of Celery Soup

Celery Soup

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may diet. The holidays are over. It’s time (for me, anyway) to go back to my (usual) healthy diet. I freely admit that I behave badly over the holidays. I have an … Continue reading…

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may diet. The holidays are over. It’s time (for me, anyway) to go back to my (usual) healthy diet. I freely admit that I behave badly over the holidays. I have an … Continue reading…