Soups, Stews, and Broths

Vibrant green, beautiful and delicious, this garlicky, brothy soup is healthy and easily customized. Substitute any green and use whatever vegetables are in season to create this perfect light summer soup.

This classic, creamy soup is brightened with fresh lemon juice. Sweet and nutty toppings makes it clear that this one’s not baby food.

A light and refreshing soup for a hot summer evening, the variation on this Mediterranean classic (roasting the tomatoes) really brings out a more intense tomato flavor. Vine ripened romas or san marzanos work best.

Carrot greens have the same sweet-earthy taste of carrots but with a hint of vibrant green. You can always use carrot greens much you use parsley, but as the star of this creamy soup, the slightly bitter greens are a show stopper.

This delicious Italian vegetable soup, packed with gorgeous carrots and bright green peas is a summer garden celebration in a bowl. The nutty flavor and texture of the orzo is a wonderful contrast to the luscious pesto.

Cucumbers acquire a superb velvety texture when sautéed and puréed. The mild cucumber flavor is greatly enhanced with a generous grind of black or white pepper.

This chowder is loaded with fresh Spring and Summer flavors straight from the garden. The CSA celery is very different than what you buy at the store. It’s sturdy nature and fragrant flavor give it more than a supporting role in this savory soup.

This hot and sour cabbage soup is anything but bland. The rich and aromatic broth is light and healthy while the cabbage and carrots make it hearty and even more healthy.

Creamy yet light, this spring onion soup is smooth and flavorful. It goes together quickly and reheats beautifully.

This version of the classic Russian beet soup uses lots of vegetables and boasts a bright, sweet and sour flavor.
Grating the beets maximizes their flavor. This recipe is delicious served either hot or cold.