You might need to buy:
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • several sprigs of thyme
  • tub creme fraiche
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • ground coriander
  • ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • white wine
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • red lentils
  • vegetable boulion
  • salt and pepper
You might need to buy:
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • fresh thyme
  • bay leaf
  • water
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • EVOO
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

TIP:: Make the soup one day in advance, up to but not including the step when you add the cream; cool, cover, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, reheat the soup and add the cream.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • bay leaf
  • dry white wine
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • heavy cream
You might need to buy:
  • finely chopped onion
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • EVOO
  • bay leaves
  • fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt
  • Ground white pepper
  • roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • grated Asiago cheese
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • paprika
  • salt
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • pepper
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • masa or cornmeal
  • Toppings:
  • Tortilla Chips
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • 2.

traditially served with clear chicken or beef broth

You might need to buy:
  • fresh ground nutmeg
  • eggs
  • Beef or chicken stock