Entries by neelyhouse

Gujarati Pepper and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

(Sukha Lobbia ka Soop) Serve hot as a first course to 4-6 people. from http://www.soupsong.com/rblacke2.html Extraordinary as a first course, and pure vegetarian. Visually arresting with those white beans and red bits of pepper and tomato recumbent in a dark brown broth–tart, creamy, and smoky, fragrant with cumin and mustard and, if you can find […]

Tomato, Lime, and Tortilla Soup

(Sopa de Lima) A favorite of the Neely house. Adapted from Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic — pressed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 chiles — minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 3 cups vegetable broth 1/3 cup fresh lime […]

Mexican Tomato Soup

SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS • 2 Tbs Butter • 1/4 cup chopped shallots • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1/2 tsp dried oregano • 3 lbs tomatoes, chopped • 1 Tbs tomato paste • 1 Tbs honey • 4 […]

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Soup (cold soup)

Adapted from another great soup cookbook: The Daily Soup Cookbook Leslie Kaul – Bob Spiegel – Robin Miller – Hyperion – 1999 • 6 Beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 lbs.), halved and seeded • 2 T. olive oil • 2 garlic cloves • 1 T. balsamic vinegar • 2 t. kosher salt • 1/2 t. ground […]

Lemongrass Soup

Ingredients: • 8 c. water • 4 cubes Knorr vegetarian bullion • 1/2 – 1 bunch cilantro • 1 can straw mushroom • 1 C. snow peas • juice of 1 lime • 1/2 – 1 tsp. crushed red pepper • 1 chili pepper, cut into rings • 4 Tbsp. fish sauce • 6 stalks […]

Spiced Plum Soup

SERVES 6 adapted from http://www.soupsong.com/rplum1.html INGREDIENTS • 2 14 oz. cans of sliced peaches in juice. (or 2 lbs of ripe fresh peaches would be even better) • 1 6-inch thin strip of orange zest • 1 1/2 cups orange juice • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • […]

The Big Chili

This soup is best when made a day or three in advance. INGREDIENTS • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil • 6 cloves garlic chopped (not pressed) • 2 onions chopped • 3 peppers (1 each yellow, orange, green) • 1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 t. ground cumin • 1 Tbsp chili powder • […]

Yin (Coconut, Spinach, and Pea Soup)

While this soup can stand alone, we prefer it as half of the Yin-Yang Soup. INGREDIENTS • 2 Tbsp butter • 1 1/2 lbs chopped fresh spinach • 1 white onion chopped • 1 lb frozen peas • 5 cups vegetable stock • 1/2 cup coconut milk • 1/2 of a whole nutmeg, freshly grated […]

Yang (Thai Corn Chowder)

While this soup can stand alone, we prefer it as half of the Yin-Yang Soup. INGREDIENTS • 1 lb frozen yellow corn • 1 cup coconut milk • 1 white onion chopped • 3 bell peppers chopped (1 each red, orange, green) • 4 cloves chopped garlic • 2 cups water • 1 Tbsp roasted […]

Vegetarian Pho

Vegetarian Pho 2 T. olive oil 1 yellow onion 3 shallots 5 cloves of garlic 1 small piece of fresh ginger 3 cinnamon sticks 4 pods of star anise 8 cloves Vegetable stock, preferably Knorr bouillon Soy sauce Toppings: cooked rice noodles Scallions Sprouts Fresh herbs, such as mint, basil and cilantro Sriracha chili paste […]