Category: Soups

New England Clam Chowder

One of my favorites of all times, growing up in New England this was a staple item on most every restaurant menu.  I have had many versions ranging from the thickest of the thick where the spoon will stand up to thin and runny.  My version here is pretty thick, but not firm enough for…


Creamy Potato and Corn Chowder

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs  red potatoes (about 8 potatoes) 8 slices uncooked bacon, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 3   garlic cloves, pressed 2 tsp  dried thyme 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups  chicken stock 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp  salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 pkg (12 oz) frozen corn kernels DirectionsDice potatoes into 1/2-in.  pieces; set aside. Thinly slice bacon…


Not your everyday cream of Mushroom Soup

This soup can be made in less than 30 minutes and tastes like you spent all day making it Ingredients 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms 1 cup sliced button mushrooms 1 cup oyster mushrooms 1 cup porcini mushrooms 1 cup shitake mushrooms 4 cups chicken broth 1 large vidalia or sweet onion chopped 1…