It all started with an avocado. When longtime Chicago Tribune food columnist JeanMarie Brownson was in fourth grade, her teacher returned from a Florida trip with the then-exotic fruit and shared it with the classroom. Brownson was captivated by the flavor and texture, and it inspired in her a lifelong love of food. Fast forward […]
There is nothing better on a cold day than that first spoonful from a warm bowl of soup. It’s the perfect comfort food that fills you up and makes you feel nice and toasty. We’ve gathered up 10 of our top soup recipes that can take you from fall to winter. Don’t forget to serve with […]
Of every recipe I’ve ever shared, this has to be the most popular. You’ll only spend 10 minutes assembling ingredients and then it’s into the oven. An immersion blender makes quick work of pureeing the soup. Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 6-8 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered 1 pound parsnips, peeled and quartered 1 […]
January is National Soup Month—not like I need an excuse to make a batch of this fabulously full-flavored, delicious wintry potage.
A homemade soup that’s done in a flash, but tastes like you simmered it all day. The secret is the chicken broth and Italian sausage combo. White Bean and Escarole Soup With Italian Sausage Serves 4 4 mild Italian sausages, chopped (good ones from a butcher) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper […]
On your busiest days, you need meals that you can throw in your slow cooker and ignore.
This is my family’s favorite soup and I make it a lot. No idea where it came from, but it’s delicious! Tomato Basil Soup Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large onions, diced 2 large carrots, shredded 2 cans of diced tomatoes (28 ounces each) 1/2 […]
