Soups

Simple Butternut Squash Soup

I get to a point during the holiday season when the heavy meals begin to weigh me down. Overwhelmed, I reach for simpler foods closer to the earth. A trip to the farmer's market usually does the trick. There, I found a beautiful butternut squash, more yellowish in color. I wanted to showcase the...

Serving: 2 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Add olive oil to...
Ingredients 1 butternut squash, chopped 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1 cube vegetable bouillon 4 cups hot water 1/4 cup milk (optional) 1/8 tsp cinnamon tiny pinch nutmeg 1/2 tsp turmeric 1...
Chupe

Chupe is a traditional Peruvian chowder made from zapallo (also called West Indian Pumpkin) and seafood. Zapallo is a very large pumpkin-like squash; however, it is brighter and sweeter than a regular pumpkin. The squash grows fairly large so it's usually sold in chunks (which works out...

Servings: 3-4 Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 60 min Place a large...
Ingredients 1/2 lb shrimp 2 & 1/2 cups zapallo or butternut squash, thinly chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 2 ears of corn, quartered 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/4 cup peas 1/4 cup...
Nomad's Lamb Stew

When summer weather starts to dissipate and cool air seeps in through the house, it's great to know soup is socially acceptable again. I love preparing soup, it's a bit of a lost art. Because a few choice ingredients go a long way, soup provides the perfect opportunity to eat a hearty yet lavish...

Servings: 3-4 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min In a...
Ingredients 1 lb cubed lamb 1 large sweet onion chopped in half-moons 2-3 medium potatoes cut in half 3 large carrots, diced 1 cup dried mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp butter 3...