Ditalini is one of those “spoon pastas” as I call them, and is shaped in quarter-inch long cylinders. 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups (approximately ½ pound) cubed, cooked ham½ cup chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced6 cups water3 ½ cups (28 ounce can) tomato sauce3 cups (2 15-ounce cans) great northern beans, undrained1 tablespoon chopped fresh… Continue reading Ditalini and Bean Soup (Ronzoni)
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Chickpea and Pasta Soup (Goya)
In this recipe I referred to something called “spoon pasta”. It’s just our family for any kind of macaroni that one eats exclusively with a spoon – elbow macaroni, ditalini, tubettini, or small shells, to name four. For soup, use whatever makes you smile the day you’re at the supermarket. 1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas,… Continue reading Chickpea and Pasta Soup (Goya)
Black and White Soup
1 quart chicken broth1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (16 ounces) cannellini beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) black beans, drained1 head escarole, leaves separated and and washed3 tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 bay leaf Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. Add beans and chicken broth, and… Continue reading Black and White Soup
Rich Minestrone (The Frugal Gourmet)
This is a great, hearty soup, and not a character in The Godfather (I can make that joke, I’m Italian). The Frugal Gourmet complimented this recipe with one of his favorite phrases, “This is peasant food!” You see, out of necessity, peasants used all kinds of simple and cheap ingredients, to make nourishing food for… Continue reading Rich Minestrone (The Frugal Gourmet)
Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Alton Brown was the host of his cooking show, “Good Eats”, and still may be seen on The Food Network hosting his competitive cooking program “Cutthroat Kitchen”. He made this simple pea soup recipe on Good Eats, and as you can see, it was so simple I had no trouble writing it down as he… Continue reading Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Lentil Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Also see her recipe for Mulligatawny Soup! 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed8 cups chicken broth1 carrot, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, chopped1 bay leaf1 sprig thyme (or ¼ teaspoon, dried)1 boiling potato, diced1 rib celery1 cup sliced string beans Ingredients for variations1. Double smoked bacon, veal bones and a couple of short… Continue reading Lentil Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Also see her recipe for Lentil Soup! I used to like reading Laurie Colwin’s column in my erstwhile subscription to Gourmet magazine. I loved her juxtaposition of recipes and autobiographical, home-centered stories. More and more, I found myself liking the person who was writing each chapter. It’s telling that I chose a similar format for… Continue reading Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)
I just loved reading this storybook to my kids. It reminds me of the book, “Stone Soup”, but in a good way. On a bitterly cold and icy morning, Mother Rabbit attempts to go out to the market to get some vegetables. She must make soup for her bunnies, all down with a cold. Before… Continue reading Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)
Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
1 pound dried lentils3 – 6 medium carrots, chopped3 – 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon marjoram1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes with basil2 cups water4 cups canned low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 large bunch turnip greens, washed, large stems removed Sort… Continue reading Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
2 ½" piece smoked kielbasa, sliced thin2 teaspoons vegetable oil (if necessary)2 garlic cloves, minced1 small onion, sliced thin½ cup lentils, picked over and rinsed1 ½ cups chicken broth1 ½ cups water½ small bunch kale, stems and center ribs discarded, and leaves sliced thin (about 2 cups)1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar In a… Continue reading Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
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