Chef Andrew Mercado's Butternut Squash Dashi Broth Soup Recipe Recipe Features Recipe Soups CTbites Team October 22, 2024 A few years back, guests were delighted to find themselves dining under the stars in Terrain’s outdoor garden, at a pop-up dinner hosted by Andrew Mercado of FED Hospitality Group and Chef Jes Bengston. One of the lineup’s starters was this wonderful soup, inspired by campfire cooking and the fall season. The beauty of this soup, is that it is vegan, and built upon a Dashi broth base. In Mercado’s words, it is “vegan, creamy, flavorful, soul-warming, subtly spiced, coconut-infused, simple and perfect for fall weather.” We couldn’t agree more. Read More
Roasted Butternut Squash & Bosc Pear Soup Recipe from The Spread in SoNo Features Holiday Soups Thanksgiving healthy Recipe CTbites Team November 25, 2014 It's not too late to run to the store and pick up some Butternut squash for this incredibly delicious recipe created by Carlos Baez of The Spread in SoNo. This one is sure to be a keeper. When your guests are sighing with delight, please feel free to thank us. Enjoy this recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash and Bosc Pear Soup. Roasted Butternut Squash & Bosc Pear Soup 1 Butternut Squash, cut in half and seeded 1 Tsp Kosher Salt, divided ½ Tsp Black Pepper Read More
Delicata Squash Soup w/ Coffee Roasted Carrot Coulis Recipe via Boulevard 18 Features Entertaining Holiday Soups Thanksgiving Recipe CTbites Team November 19, 2014 It's time to dust off those recipe books or re-visit that Pinterest board. Thanksgiving is almost here, and in honor of our favorite culinary holiday, we have asked a few local chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Boulevard 18 in New Canaan is the first up with a delicious Delicata Squash Soup with Coffee Roasted Carrot Coulis and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Stay tuned for additional recipes as we will be posting new ones up until the big day.... Read More
Smokey Potato Leek Soup c/o chat N chow Features Soups Recipe Comfort Food Lauren fister November 09, 2010 I had the AC on just last week and now it's time for the heat. It's also time for blankets, fires and soups! A friend brought back some bacon fresh from a smoke house up in Vermont. I wanted to make something that would complement the flavor so I came up with a Smokey Potato Leek Soup and it was fantastic. I ended up eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner since it was sooo good & simple to make! Read More
Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup c/o Healthy Living Blog Features Asian Soups Thai Recipe Comfort Food CTbites Team October 20, 2010 Jeanette Chen is a resident of New Canaan. Her Healthy Living Blog is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition. Lately, I've been craving both Thai coconut curry soup and lentil soup. Perhaps, it's because I wanted to relive the heady bowl of Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup I had for lunch last week when it was wet and dank outside. There is something warming and completely comforting about spicy Asian noodle soups. Thick lentil soups have also been on my mind, as it's getting cooler out, calling for heartier fare. These two comfort foods inspired me to come up with a recipe for Thai Coconut Curry Lentil soup. Read More
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with White Truffle Oil Features Ask Chef Nicole Soups healthy Recipe Comfort Food Nicole Straight January 20, 2010 Uh....It has white truffle oil in it. Need we say more? Roasted Cauliflower Soup with White Truffle Oil ½ onion finely chopped 2 Tbs. olive oil 1½ C. cauliflower florets 5 C. (40 oz.) chicken stock 1 Tbs. smoked salt (Penzey’s in Norwalk sells one and Whole Foods sells a delicious Chardonnay smoked fleur de sel) cracked black pepper ¼ c. chives for garnish truffle oil Read More
Soup's On!! 17 Bean & Barley Soup Mix from Trader Joe's Features Ask Chef Nicole Soups Recipe Kid Friendly Nicole Straight October 21, 2009 Soup season is upon us bringing to the table a plethora of wonderful Fall dinner options. I am always on the hunt for interesting new contenders for my weekly line-up, so I jumped on a tip from a friend who recommended that I check out the 17 Bean & Barley Mix from Trader Joe’s. The bag's ingredient list has an interesting assortment of, you guessed it, 17 types of barley and dried beans, including black eyed peas, pinto, lentils and navy. You would certainly enjoy this bean mix up straight, but I decided to throw in some added protein and a little varied flavor with the help of some smoked turkey wings, (although you could use a ham hock or bacon as well). Here’s my recipe for Hearty Bean & Smoked Turkey Soup. This soup can also be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey and using vegetable stock. It is a simple weeknight entree everyone will enjoy. Read More
