Category Archives: Soup

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Thai Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceI had a huge sweet potato crop in the garden this fall and I have been loving cooking with sweet potatoes all winter long. Soup season is just about over for me, so you should try this Thai sweet potato soup before spring weather sweeps us off our feet!

I almost always pair sweet potato with a spicy flavor.  Sweet and spicy are a perfect match and there are lots of ways to do it with sweet potatoes.  Usually I go with chipotle to add heat, but the red curry paste in this soup did a wonderful job as well. Continue reading

Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup by Alison's AllspiceDuring winter when I’m craving a big warm cozy bowl of soup, I always make a big batch of vegetable soup.  This year I switched it up from my best-ever vegetable soup and made this roasted poblano and quinoa vegetable soup.

The backbone of the two soups is the same, plenty of aromatics, flavorful broth, a sprinkle of seasonings and a balance of different flavored vegetables.  I love the heat of the poblanos balanced with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper in this version. Continue reading

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup by Alison's AllspiceAre you a smooth blended soup person, or a leave it chunky soup person?  For myself, I’m still deciding because this creamy roasted garlic and parmesan white bean soup is delicious both ways.

If I’m being honest, I usually serve this soup only half blended to get the best of both worlds.  The blended white beans become ultra creamy but a few chunks of veggies here and there make give it some texture. Continue reading

Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup

Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis chickpea harissa bread soup is a variation of lablabi, a Tunisian chickpea stew.  The traditional stew has a thin broth with chickpeas served over toasted bread. This version is also served over toasted bread, but the broth is thick and creamy.

The Italians also have a version of bread soup, usually made with stale bread and tomatoes.  Italian bread soup has you add the bread to the pot at the end of cooking.  I prefer this version of bread soup where the bread is toasted and added to the bowls. It maintains more texture, kind-of like a crouton. Continue reading

Smoky Cabbage Soup

Smoky Cabbage Soup by Alison's AllspiceFirst of all, I love green cabbage.  It is sweet and crunchy and goes with everything.  Second, I love a warming bowl of soup during the winter.  Combined, that makes this smoky cabbage soup my new favorite comfort food!

I have read about cabbage soup and kind-of thought it would just be another vegetable soup.  Well, not in my kitchen!  I amped up the flavors in so many ways because I wanted to make this soup a little different. Continue reading

Creamy Cashew Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Creamy Cashew Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceWhen I first tried this creamy cashew wild rice soup with mushrooms, I was blown away!  I could not believe that the soup I was eating was dairy free and vegan.

The blended cashews in this soup add more than creaminess, they also add nuttiness that pairs perfectly with wild rice and mushrooms. Continue reading

Vegetable Barley Soup

Vegetable Barley Soup by Alison's AllspiceI am a huge fan of vegetable soups, especially when the weather turns cold.  This winter, I wanted to switch things up from my classic vegetable soup, so I made a vegetable barley soup instead!

Basically, I took my classic vegetable soup recipe and merged it with my mushroom barley stew recipe (old, old recipe!).  I omitted the corn from the veggie soup and let barley more than take its place. Continue reading

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup from dried beans

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone else enjoying the fall weather?  I’m still adjusting to the cold this season, and a warm bowl of soup sure does help!  This vegetarian black bean soup is hearty and full of protein, perfect for cold nights.

My favorite thing to do with this soup is to spice it up!  I serve mine with an extra dash of hot sauce and fresh jalapenos. Continue reading

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite recipes to make for work lunches is my Italian lentil quinoa stuffed peppers.  It is a rather time consuming recipe to make.  You have to boil the quinoa, the lentils, assemble the peppers and bake for 50 minutes.  Quin Continue reading

Chipotle Sweet Potato Hominy Soup

Chipotle Sweet Potato Hominy Soup by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever tried hominy?  I have to admit that testing this recipe was my first time cooking with hominy.  It has a pleasant nutty flavor and soft, fluffy texture.  Try it in this chipotle sweet potato hominy soup to see what I mean!

I loaded this soup up with lots of vegetables to make it hearty and filling, but still light.  Sweet potato is the star of this dish, right behind the hominy, and so I added chipotle for a sweet and spicy kick. Continue reading