Few things smell as good as chicken broth simmering away on the stove. And few things are so easy! Throw a few carcasses in a pot, add cold water to cover, a pinch of salt and simmer until the bones are soft (about 4 hours). You could add a bay leaf, herbs and a few [...]
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Homemade Chicken Broth/Butchering a Chicken
Posted in Kitchen Tips, Soup on February 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Pepitas
Posted in Dinner, Soup on October 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
An easy fall soup that can be made with just about any winter squash you can find. The entire soup can be made in under an hour, or even faster if you use frozen squash. 3 Shallots, diced 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Butternut squash*; peeled, cored and diced ½ teaspoon Cumin 3-4 Cups Chicken stock [...]
Watermelon Gazpacho
Posted in Dinner, Soup, tagged gazpacho, summer recipes, watermelon on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe may be a little out of season, but it’s something I’ve been experimenting with. The watermelon in the soup adds an interesting sweetness and a beautiful color. Many grocery stores sell pre-cut watermelon, which makes this recipe super easy, and you don’t need to worry about what to do with a whole watermelon. [...]
Potato Leek Soup
Posted in Soup, tagged potato, Soup on April 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
If you know me, this is a very strange recipe to start my blog off with. I don’t like potatoes. But this is what I have in my fridge right now, and it fits my theme of recipes that can be made in a small kitchen with few pots,pans or appliances. 3 Russet potatoes, peeled [...]
