Roasted eggplant soup. I’ve been doing a spectacular amount of hemming and hawing over this post. There’s the, “Is it too late to talk about eggplants and tomatoes?” Question, as it is well into October and eggplants are so… late summery. But there are still a ton of eggplants and tomatoes at the markets, likely due to this warm fall we’ve been having. Although they may not be the perky specimen that first appeared in August, they are absolutely perfect for soup. So here’s how this soup began: My mother gushed a couple weeks ago about an eggplant soup from, of all places, a casino in Atlantic City. The results were pleasing, and my parents enjoyed it, but it wasn’t exactly right. One year ago: Breakfast Apple Granola CrispTwo years ago: Beef, Leek and Barley Soup and Acorn Squash QuesadillasThree years ago: Arroz con Pollo and a Gazpacho SaladFour years ago: Lemon Cake Roasted Eggplant Soup Adapted from Bon Appetit Serves 4 Preheat oven to 400°F.
Clam Chowder, New England Style. Ordering New England Style Clam Chowder at a restaurant is an irresistible temptation for me. I always have to try it because everyone makes it a little different. My most common complaint is the lack of clams in many restaurant clam chowders, so I prepare my own whenever I have some extra cream on hand. My recipe balances the generous portion of clams with a satisfying amount of potatoes and clam juice to provide a briny flavor to this cream-based chowder. Steamed fresh clams can replace the canned clams if you have time or want to bring this recipe to the next level. There are countless varieties of clam chowder - the most popular of which are called New England Style and Manhattan Style.
The label New England Style has come to mean that the chowder has a cream or dairy base while Manhattan Style refers to a tomato base. Begin with one pound of diced russet potatoes (about one large potato) and 1/2 cup onion (about 1/2 medium onion). Add the drained clams, milk, and cream. Chunky Tomato Basil Soup with Parmigiano Cheese Crisps - Recipes - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests. Author Notes: Roasting the heirloom tomatoes, onion, and garlic intensifies their flavors by caramelizing their natural sugars. Sweet basil and crushed red pepper flakes add just the right amount of seasoning and warmth when blended with the caramelized tomato mixture to make a flavorful chunky soup. Simply baking Parmigiano Reggiano melts and browns the cheese into a crunchy treat. I like to eat a spoonful of chunky tomato basil soup followed with a bite of the crispy cheese. (less)Author Notes: Roasting the heirloom tomatoes, onion, and garlic intensifies their flavors by caramelizing their natural sugars.
Sweet basil and crushed red pepper fl (…more) - Garden Gate Kate Serves 4 to 6 This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil Popular on Food52 and Provisions Tags: basil, parmesan, roast, tomatoes. Spanish Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo) - Recipes - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests. Author Notes: I love garlic soup but I've never made it before: I came up with this version, thickened with good quality sourdough bread and enhanced with white wine and just a few spices, and I was really pleased. The flavors intensify the longer you cook this soup...
(less)Author Notes: I love garlic soup but I've never made it before: I came up with this version, thickened with good quality sourdough bread and enhanced with white wine (…more) - WinnieAb Serves 4-6 This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Onion or Garlic Soup Popular on Food52 and Provisions Tags: entertaining, leftovers, rich, Spanish, Vegetarian. Caramelized Onion and Pear Soup with Gorgonzola Cream and Bacon - Recipes - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests. Author Notes: The inspiration for this soup comes from two places. The first is Dovetail, one of my favorite restaurants in New York. One of the dishes that I love there is a deconstructed clam chowder that is by far the most interesting (and arguably best-tasting) clam chowders I've ever had.
You are presented with a bowl filled with the normal constituents of a clam chowder; clams, onion, diced potato, etc, and then a warm, creamy, perfect chowder broth is poured over the top if it in front of you. The result is a startling contrast to a standard chowder, where all of the flavors blend together and become one. Instead you find yourself tasting the ingredients on their own, with the broth being the perfect backdrop. It was eye-opening. Since then I've been wanting to create a soup using that method. Serves 4-6 as a starter This recipe is a Community Pick! Popular on Food52 and Provisions Tags: creamy, rich. Turkish Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach - Recipes - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests. Author Notes: This is a traditional Turkish Lentil Soup. I had this soup when I visited the mystical ancient city called Constantinople also known as Istanbul.
I rememeber it was a chilly evening in October, we were walking around in the historic neighborhood of Sultan Ahmet. We walked into a very cozy little restuarant & we insisted if we could sit on the rooftop section of the restaurant with a gorgeous view of the Blue Mosque in sight! Everytime I make this soup, it takes me back to Istanbul! (less)Author Notes: This is a traditional Turkish Lentil Soup. I had this soup when I visited the mystical ancient city called Constantinople also known as Istanbul. Serves 4-6 This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spinach Recipe Popular on Food52 and Provisions Tags: dinner for two, Healthy, hearty, Turkish, Vegetarian, winter. Don't Mess with Tradition French Onion Soup - Recipes - food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests.