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...
Pureed Beet Soup with Apple-Fennel Slaw

Pureed Beet Soup with Apple-Fennel Slaw

When I served this sweet, earthy soup to my three young daughters, they gasped, proclaimed it the color of lipstick, and happily gobbled it up. The bright, creamy fuchsia color really steals the show and is the reason my favorite color is “beet.” Prep time 30...
Broccoli “Cheese” Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Broccoli “Cheese” Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

If you don’t have an immersion blender, I’d highly recommend investing in one. They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to clean, and you’ll be glad you have one for pureeing soups and sauces. This soup buzzes together beautifully, and the crispy, salty prosciutto is...
CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BACON

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BACON

According to my kids, this is Creamy Bacon Soup. They still have no idea that a main ingredient is mushrooms, which they despise. I may spill the beans down the road—perhaps when they’re packing to leave for college. We love how creamy and filling it is, and you’d...