BLT Chicken Soup

BLT Chicken Soup

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...
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...