This soup can be a meal in itself. Serve with a tossed green salad for an easy winter meal. Yields 2 ½ Quarts 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 3 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups roasted […]

You can use leftover roasted chicken for this quick and soup. Serve along side your favorite vegetarian sandwich made on Focaccia bread. Yields 3 Quarts 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 3 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 […]

I think of this soup as the soup version of a tomato salad, which means I make it only when tomatoes are in season, and I make it with the very best, fruity green olive oil I have. I use yellow tomatoes, but of course red would work just fine.

Light but full of flavor, this wintry soup can be made several days in advance. Try it for lunch with Corn Muffins or a Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwich.

After the Thanksgiving feast, try this easy, comforting soup with some of the leftover turkey. It appeals to all ages, so if you have a house full of holiday guests, this is a real winn b m er. Of course, you don’t have to wait until you have leftovers to make this soup; you can grill or braise a turkey breast specifically for this dish or buy cooked turkey. I also like to make his soup with drumsticks, since the rich dark meat makes a very flavorful soup. To use drumsticks, simply poach them in lightly salted water 50 minutes to 1 hour, then reserve the cooking liquid to use as broth for the soup.

This soup is great served warm or chilled. Serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches cut into cubes and place on top of the soup like croutons. It is equally as good without the heavy cream, or substitute whole or buttermilk for the heavy cream if you are watching calories.

The sweet potatoes give this soup a rich creaminess, even though it contains no cream or milk. Chilled, it can be served as a starter on a warm Indian summer night.