soups
Tomato Sweet Potato Soup with Rosemary Marcona Almonds
This soup is great whatever the weather. When it’s cool, serve it hot. When it’s hot, serve it cool (and topped with a spoonful of sour cream). Start to finish: 30 minutes MAKES 8 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 …
Serrano Ham Broth
MAKES 12 OUNCES 10 ounces Serrano ham or prosciutto, trimmed of 2/3 of fat 1/4 cup carrots, small dice 1/4 cup celery, small dice 1/4 cup onion, small dice2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 quart water 2 bay leaves 1 handful cilantro Salt and pepper Roughly chop …
FARMERS MARKET IDAHO POTATO STEW
MAKES 14 SERVINGS 4 pounds (4 or 5 large) potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes1 cup chopped zucchini 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped red bell peppers 1 cup water ¼ cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 (7-ounce) …
GREEN GUMBO
MAKES 20 SERVINGS 1 cup vegetable oil1½ cups flour 2 medium Spanish onions, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 6 to 12 cloves garlic, to taste 6 ounces Louisiana-style hot sauce 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 2 tablespoons …
CELERY ROOT AND GINGER SOUP
3 to 4 large celery roots, peeled and diced1 onion, peeled and diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 (4-inch) piece ginger, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/2 cup mirin 1/4 cup sake1 quart water Salt and pepper to taste Combine the vegetables, ginger and …
chicken noodle soup
MAKES 8 SERVINGS 2 quarts reduced-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 cups diced (1-inch pieces) carrots1 1/2 cups chopped (1-inch pieces) yellow onion1 cup (1-inch pieces) celery 3 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skin removed 4 sprigs fresh thyme, tied together with kitchen string 2 bay leaves …
RECIPE: PEANUTS O’TOOLE SOUP
MAKES 10 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 medium large yellow onion, finely diced 2 to 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste 3 stalks celery, finely diced (about 2 cups) 2 carrots, finely diced (about 1½ cup) 1 red bell pepper, finely diced …
RECIPE: Lemony Roast Chicken
When chef Evan Kleiman began serving this rustic Italian-style roast chicken at Los Angeles’ Angeli Cafe back in 1984, it turned out to be everything her customers were craving — honest food prepared with minimal fuss. Serve with rice or buttered noodles. MAKES 4 SERVINGS …