Monthly Archives: February 2010

50. I thought it would be weird. But it was good. Garlic-Ginger-Kale-Bacon Soup.

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Molly Newman

My hopes were not high for this soup. So they were exceeded. I was not particularly super-duper sober when this soup was created. So this recipe is an approximation. This soup reflects my attempts to blend the ancient culinary influences … Continue reading →

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49. Paprikariffic Romanian Chicken Stew

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Molly Newman

How I would love to rhapsodize about this stew! How I would love to describe the wonderful odor as it cooked, the shimmering onions braising in butter, the meditative joy of rendering bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs into boneless, skinless, cut-in-cubes … Continue reading →

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48. Circling the wagons: Gypsy Soup

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Molly Newman

As I had to remind my kids a few times yesterday, this soup contains no actual Gypsies. (Or other meat products, or dairy–it's downright vegan!) Not sure where the name comes from, other than the whimsical mind of Mollie Katzen, … Continue reading →

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47. Hot & ready in 10 minutes: Random Fragment Soup

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Molly Newman

[Insert the obligatory "that's what she said" here.] One of my favorite cookbooks–not so much for the recipes in it as for the philosophy of frugality and concern for others and the planet it espouses–is the classic Mennonite More-With-Less Cookbook … Continue reading →

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46. Italian Wedding Soup, now with bonus earworm!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Molly Newman

The soup: a garlic-infused chicken broth, enhanced with sauteed escarole, embracing a flotilla of small, tender, lemon-spiked meatballs.  The earworm: "Cotton candy sweet and low, let me see that ES-CA-ROLE! That es-ca-role! To the left, to the left, to the … Continue reading →

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45. Giftable Bean Soup

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Molly Newman

Do you love soup, but wish it were more portable? Do you love giving gifts to your friends, but wish you could think of an edible present other than cookies, candy or bread? Do you know someone who needs a … Continue reading →

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44. Downmarket deliciousness: Chili Mac Soup

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Molly Newman

This one goes out to my friend Melissa. Melissa's mom raised her on Hamburger Helper, apparently, for some reason*–and thus I'm sure the initial appearance of this soup would terrify her. I hope she'd be brought around, though, by the … Continue reading →

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43. Yearning-for-Summer Zucchini-Corn Soup

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Molly Newman

In its schizophrenic way, Portland's February weather has turned from typical (gloomy and grey) to balmy (temps in the 60s, clear blue sky) without giving much notice. And since this weather is only predicted to last a day or two … Continue reading →

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42. One of two soups made yesterday: Sopa de Pollo Veracruzana

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Molly Newman

Yesterday was a fine day for sunshine. Glorious clear sky, temps in the mid-sixties, beckoning me to take a walk… a walk that led, ultimately, to Saraveza. Yesterday was a fine day for Saraveza. Though it would have been still … Continue reading →

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41. Super-Sacked Squash & Bean Soup, featuring Dancing Pepitas

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Molly Newman

Looking back over the last few weeks' offerings, maybe "soups one can prepare when one is almost too tired to stand" should be a regular category. This one does require peeling and chopping of a butternut squash, though, which might … Continue reading →

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