SERVES: 8 | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 quarts (2 L) chicken or vegetable broth 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 small zucchini (about 10 ounces/280 grams), cut into...
MAKES 10–12 CUPS/2400–2840 ML Although the heads and feet are listed as optional, I highly recommend that you include them when making broth, as these are the most gelatinous parts of the animal. Chicken skin is rich in collagen, and also a great addition to broth. If...
MAKES 10–12 CUPS/2400-2840 ML Adding roasted bones and vegetables to broth makes it more aromatic and flavorful. If you are in a hurry, throw your bones in to the slow cooker with filtered water and apple cider vinegar. You will still make a nutritious broth that will...
SERVES 4 Watercress can be hard to come by, so I snatch it up whenever I see it to make this soup. The watercress adds the perfect amount of pepper and spice to an otherwise sweet soup. INGREDIENTS 3-4 tbsp/44-60 g butter 1 cup/150 g yellow onions, finely chopped 4...
SERVES 8 This Thai take on chicken soup is so refreshing that you can even enjoy it on a summer day! The homemade broth is a powerhouse full of easily digested nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium. It is also rich in collagen, gelatin and amino acids. INGREDIENTS...
SERVES 6 TO 8 Oxtail is a tough but flavorful cut of meat that becomes very tender when cooked slowly. This Hawaiian version of oxtail soup is thin and light. The toppings are reminiscent of a Vietnamese pho. Traditionally this soup calls for peanuts but due to their...
SERVES 6 Beef Burgundy, also know as Beef bourguignon, is an iconic French recipe. It is a sumptuous and comforting slow-cooked stew. It is delicious over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash. INGREDIENTS 6 pieces bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots,...
SERVES 4 Unlike most Persian dishes, Khoresht Lubia Sabz is actually fairly simple to make. The traditional stew calls for diced tomatoes but my mom improvised with sun-dried tomatoes. We all preferred her new version! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 g ghee 1 cup/150 g onion,...
SERVES 4 Soup is one of our favorite meals. We love the flexibility it offers, as our fridge is always filled with a variety of vegetables from local farms. Soup allows us to get creative in the kitchen and mix and match combinations. This soup is one of our...
SERVES 8 When I was growing up, my hopar (Armenian for dad’s brother) owned an Italian restaurant. I loved the gazpacho they served, so refreshing on hot Los Angeles summer nights. It truly hit the spot! I asked him for the recipe and he didn’t remember the amounts,...
