Guacamole Bacon Burger Soup

Guacamole Bacon Burger Soup

I love bacon and guacamole together, especially on bun-less burgers. This is my favorite burger in soup form—complete with “fries” in the form of tender potatoes and a tart, salty punch from the pickle juice. Prep time 25 minutesServes 6 6 to 8 slices thick-cut bacon1...
Russia Palace’s Borscht

Russia Palace’s Borscht

Borscht may not seem romantic to you, but it is to my husband and me. Aside from its gorgeous fuchsia color, which is reminiscent of Valentine’s Day, it’s a common soup in Russia. Steve and I met in Moscow (long story), and we like to make this soup at least once...
Un-Tortilla Soup

Un-Tortilla Soup

This recipe is sort of a blank slate—a deeply flavored, spiced (but not too spicy) broth that allows you to make a perfectly customized bowl of tortilla soup. Well, un-tortilla soup, unless you make a batch of Paleo Tortillas to accompany it—a fantastic idea, really....
Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup with Spicy Tuna

Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup with Spicy Tuna

My mom made the best tuna melts—toasting them to melty perfection in a skillet with butter—and we usually ate them with chicken noodle soup. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized that tuna is great with tomato soup, too. Scooping up the bits of tuna in this...
Creamy Asparagus Soup with Dill and Crispy Ham

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Dill and Crispy Ham

This soup serves up asparagus two ways: First, blended in a smooth, flavorful soup, and second, roasted with ham and used as an add-in. I love the way the ham gets crispy edges in the oven and gives more flavor to the asparagus bits. Prep time 20 minutesServes 6 21/2...