We used to make a more traditional mushroom soup at The New Deli, using a roux of flour and butter. But why use flour if you can go gluten-free, and let something else give the soup body?
Now we caramelize a pile of onions in butter until golden, then puree that with some mushroom powder, which adds some intense mushroom flavor.
Sweet potatoes are low-glycemic- so HEALTHY! Add roasted peppers (or cheat & use organic paprika), plus caramelized onion. Puree with a touch of olive oil…SO GOOD.
We got to craving a new soup at The New Deli, and came up with this. Joanna, our pregnant post-employee, HAD to get this recipe, so we thought we’d share with you too!
Below is an index to what’s found in my ebook, “Soup’s On, Made From Scratch”. These recipes can be found here at the website too, but if you want everything in one handy book, then order a copy! You can view ebooks on your computer, phone, Kindle, or tablet… pretty handy 🙂 Artichoke Garden Soup:…
Yes, it’s easier to buy a carton or can of it, but some nutrition & flavor’s lost. A good batch of stock is full of gelatin, congealing after refrigerating, so you know it’s rich. And, you can use minimal salt when making your own. More flavor, & healthier.
We like to make Lentil Vegetable Soup when we’ve made a new batch of tomato sauce- that plus veggies & a dash of liquid smoke & brown sugar make for a great soup!
This is a low-carb, gluten-free soup- not to be trendy, but… this is how it tastes best. So easy to make, the cook has enough energy left to still feel romantic. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Authentic Borscht might use “Kwas” (a fermented rye drink), or maybe some sauerkraut. Just use a dash of vinegar if those aren’t on hand. It’s still delicious! A touch of caraway seed adds flavor too…
French Onion Soup, a classic recipe, w/saved up, frozen meat drippings and stock adding flavor; unique “roux” makes it a simple recipe. Onions caramelize in pan.
Part of the appeal of red lentils and sweet potatoes is: they cook very quickly when added to a pot of hot water. Sweet potatoes are also low on the glycemic index–always a plus. A bit of paprika brightens up the color of the soup, as red lentils lose their unique salmon/orange color after cooking….
