Soups and Stews Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Avgolemono (Greek Egg and Lemon) Soup

August 3, 2017 eggs, lemon, orzo

Anyone who knows me knows I love soup. It started with the classic tomato soup and grilled cheese when I was a kid. But now, as an adult, I find soups and stews to be the ultimate comfort food. If you have a sniffle, have some soup. Bad day at work?... Read More

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Incomparable French Onion Soup

November 7, 2016February 14, 2021 onions

There is very little in the soup world that compares to French Onion soup. At once both luxurious and comforting, there is something magical about the sweet, savory, umami bomb that is a steaming bowl of French Onion soup with a perfectly gratinéed toast point on top. Since French... Read More

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Italian Wedding Soup

December 13, 2014September 1, 2016 Italian, meatballs, soup

I had my first bowl of Italian Wedding Soup, not surprisingly I guess, at a wedding several years ago. I remember somewhere being told that this soup got it's name by being traditional at weddings to give newlyweds sustenance for their newly wedded bliss (wink, wink) but that story seems... Read More

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Tomato Soup

October 28, 2014September 1, 2016 soup, tomatoes

I have a confession. I really like Campbell's tomato soup. I always have and I suspect I always will. Heat up a can of that tomato goodness and serve it alongside a wonder bread grilled cheese sandwich (of course using American cheese singles, you know, the ones in plastic) and... Read More

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

June 29, 2014September 1, 2016 chicken, Mexican, soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe I love soup, but hot soup in the summer doesn't really call to me unless it's chicken tortilla. The spiciness of the broth cooled down by cheese and sour cream, the fresh cilantro, these all scream summer. Although honestly, I wouldn't turn down a bowl of... Read More

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Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)

November 8, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, kale, potatoes, sausage, soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)I have no idea why this soup is called zuppa toscana. I can't seem to find anything particularly Tuscan about it, and after doing a bit of research, I can't seem to find any traditional version of this recipe that would mark it... Read More

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Ramen: Beyond the Instant Packs

October 1, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, ramen, soup

Ramen: Beyond the Instant PacksI have a confession to make. I love ramen. All ramen. From Ippudo in New York City to the 10 for $1 packs at the grocery store, I'll pretty much eat any ramen that comes my way. That's not to say that I don't appreciate the... Read More

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Miso Soup

September 29, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, miso, soup

Once I got into making homemade dashi, I knew I wanted to tackle miso soup. My husband loves miso soup. For years, I wasn't a fan. I didn't dislike or hate miso soup, I just found it boring, salty, and uninspired. I'd give him my bowl at sushi or hibachi... Read More

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How to Make Homemade Dashi

September 25, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, dashi, kombu, soup

Until recently, I didn't really know what dashi was. I had heard of it, but the idea of making my own was far from my mind. Then I discovered the first season of the PBS series The Mind of a Chef, which followed around David Chang (of Momofuku fame) and... Read More

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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

September 13, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup

I fell in love with this soup while cooking with my friend Weldon. We were practicing hand-pulled noodles and this soup was the dish they went into. It is rich, unctuous, full of umami, and a perfect vehicle for many kinds of noodles. Whether you are interested in making your... Read More