Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

January weather has returned and with it I’m more inclined to make soups and stews. With the warmer weather we’ve had more variety at the market than this time last year, but it’s still the season for greens. Although I love all sorts of greens, occasionally I like to...
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

Photo by Heather Cross One news item in 2018, while sad, was a little different from much of the usual fare. In October, Dorcas Reilly, the woman who invented the green bean casserole, passed away at the age of 92. She worked for Campbell’s (the soup people) and...
Spring is in Full Swing

Spring is in Full Swing

Spring is really here and along with it warm days, cool nights, and some rainy days and nights. Soup is still a good option on the menu, especially one that can be served hot or cold. Carrots are a versatile vegetable, and a beautiful one, too. Typically you’ll find...
Potato Leek Soup, Two Ways

Potato Leek Soup, Two Ways

Potato leek soup is a classic, made by everyone from Julia Child to Alton Brown. Although people often think of it as a rich soup with cream, a dairy-free, potentially vegan version is equally satisfying. I’m not sure when or where I first tasted potato-leek soup, but...
Tennessee Wedding Soup

Tennessee Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is a delicious, hearty meal. One night this fall I had a hankering for it, and wanted to make a version with local ingredients. The result was delicious take on the classic soup and I think it will go into regular meal rotation in my house....