1 red onion, chopped finely 1 Tbs. olive oil Four cups of chicken stock 3 cloves garlic, pressed 4 cups of sliced and peeled carrots 3 Tbs. curry powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Saute onion in oil until [...]

Our family friend Diane gave us this recipe. I’ve altered it a bit. It’s one of the easiest recipes I’ve made, but very, very good. 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 Tbs. butter 2 c. frozen loose pack corn 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 3/4 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup water 2 10 3/4 ounce can [...]

3 Tbs. butter 3 large yellow onions, sliced into rings… or try different varieties like Walla Walla Sweet and red onions 1 bunch green onions chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 3 Tbs sugar 6 cups beef stock (or use chicken stock for a lighter taste.) 1/3 cup red wine 4 pieces thick French bread that [...]

24 uncooked won ton noodles (You can find these in the fruit and vegetable section of your super market) 1/2 pound ground pork 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1 Tbs. oyster sauce (found on the oriental isle) 1 Tsp. cornstarch Cook pork on medium heat until completely cooked. Add oyster sauce, scallions, and cornstarch and stir [...]

Tortilla Soup My daughter Julia asks for this soup nearly every day. Patrick and I first tasted tortilla soup in Puerto Vallarta on our honeymoon. For several years, I looked for a recipe, gave up, and finally developed one of my own. If you don’t have time to make the tortilla strips, you can substitute [...]

  A good use for extra pumpkins! Apple Pumpkin Soup 1 medium-sized pumpkin, seeds removed and cut into 8ths 2 apples, cored and peeled and sliced 1 shallot, minced 1 tbs. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 5 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine Salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup heavy cream Cook pumpkin [...]

  One of our favorite soups, and very easy. Chicken Corn Chowder This is one of those cold-weather soups that children love as well as adults. Serve with cornbread sticks and a three-bean salad. 1 cup diced ham 2 Tbs. Butter 1 red onion, chopped finely 2 Tbs. All-purpose flour 4 cups chicken stock 3 [...]

Another picture at our dining table in Southern France. We spent many, many nights with friends around this table, and one of our favorite things to serve (in the winter) was soup. Fresh Tomato Basil Soup This soup is especially lovely with homemade garlic-olive oil croutons and a dollop of crème fraiche or sour cream. [...]

“Only the pure of heart can make good soup.” Beethoven  Clam Chowder   To save time and hassle, this recipe calls for canned clams. If possible, it’s better to buy whole clams instead of chopped clams. Serve this chowder with a loaf of crusty sourdough bread and a tossed green salad. For a special presentation, [...]