This soup was an experiment with a happy, delightful ending. “What if I put a bunch of avocados in there and made a pureed soup?” Guacamole in soup form, that’s what. Jalapeño-garlic shrimp made this a heartier, tastier meal. Prep time 15 minutes Serves 6 For the...

This soup is fun. Using my favorite spice blend is fun. Spiralizing anything is fun—seriously, have you tried it? It never gets old. Dipping your spoon into a creamy, opaque exotic-looking soup—not knowing what it will hold when it comes out—is fun. It might be a...

My grandma makes amazing clam chowder. When I saw her recipe, I understood why—the ingredient list included a quart (946 ml) of half and half and more than a stick of butter. Planning a paleo version of this decadent soup had me reaching for some bacon as a flavor...

The mild turkey in this chili takes a supporting role for the exotic spices, and the almond butter not only thickens it, but also gives it a rich, nutty flavor that you can’t quite put your finger on. It’s excellent over Cauliflower Rice (shown here and here) or...

I’m a big fan of white-chicken chili, but creating a paleo white chili can be difficult, given that all of the “whites” are off limits. I decided to take the backbone of white chili—the chillies and chicken—add a few more green components, and make a green chicken...

Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is a flavorful broth filled with noodles, thin slices of meat, and a little salad of fresh herbs and tender greens sitting on top. In the United States, it’s developed a cult following, and my family is just as crazy about it. They loved the...

One of my favorite salads is a BLT spinach salad with tender bits of chicken and a warm bacon vinaigrette. I wanted to re-create those flavors in a warm, comforting soup. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which bring more tomato flavor to the forefront. Prep...

This soup rocks. It was a huge hit the first night we ate it, and for lunches a few days after, too. I also love the technique of blending some of the soup to create a creamy effect without using cream. It gives it a lot of body and substance. Prep time 15...

Thai home cooking used to be a mystery to me since I had a hard time finding a few commonly used ingredients, like lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Lemongrass has been easier to find recently, and I’ve come to love its floral, lemony aroma. If you can’t find any...

This soup came from my website, Perry’s Plate, and used to call for rice, corn, beans, and barley. It was a staple, and everyone in my family (including my extended family) loves it. After swapping out the grains and legumes with more nutritious alternatives, it’s...