Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

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...
Southwest Chicken and Summer Vegetable Soup

Southwest Chicken and Summer Vegetable Soup

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...
Mulligatawny

Mulligatawny

Tell me this soup doesn’t remind you of the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld. I understand why Mulligatawny was such a sought-after soup on that crazy episode! It’s comforting, with all of those warm Indian spices and creaminess from the coconut milk. It’s also a good way to use...
Cold Remedy Chicken Soup

Cold Remedy Chicken Soup

Several years ago, our whole family came down with colds during the same week, and because we don’t run to the medicine cabinet straight away, I searched online for natural remedies. I saw repeated references to coconut oil, ginger, lemon, and bone stock to promote...
Spicy Andouille Sausage and Collard Greens Soup

Spicy Andouille Sausage and Collard Greens Soup

My Southern Grandma Inez grows collard greens in her garden and cooks them in batches to freeze. We never saw them in anything she prepared us, perhaps because hearty greens are a hard sell for kids. I didn’t appreciate how flavorful and tender they could be until I...