Category Archives: Soup

Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Cumin Crema

I had some friends over this past weekend for a Harvest Halloween dinner party.  Following a sizable spread of appetizers, this Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Cumin Crema was served as the first course.  Pureed pumpkin is spiced with a … Continue reading

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Cold Tomato and Tarragon Soup

Licorice is one of those flavors that I strongly disliked growing up.  I would always steer away from the black licorice bites in the candy dish and grimace in disgust when I got an unexpected mouthful of anise from an … Continue reading

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Coconut Red Lentil Soup

If you have never smelled or tasted toasted curry powder before, you must give this recipe a try.  Heating curry powder in a dry skillet over low flame releases such a wonderfully complex aroma (that my friend mentioned he could … Continue reading

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