Category Archives: Soup

Mushroom Farro Chili

Posted on February 12, 2022 | Leave a comment

Mushroom Farro Chili by Alison's AllspiceIt’s Superbowl weekend, and I cannot think of a better food to celebrate game day than a big bowl of hearty chili.  No two chili recipes are the same, and this mushroom farro chili is no different.  Meaty mushrooms and chewy farro take this veggie chili to the next level!

I made some variations to this chili recipe specifically because it incorporates mushrooms.  Mushrooms have a lot of umami (savory) flavor, so I wanted to overall flavor of the chili to be rich in umami as well. Continue reading →

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Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

Posted on January 30, 2022 | Leave a comment

Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk by Alison's AllspiceLentils are seriously my favorite plant-based protein.  So versatile and inexpensive to boot!  Lentil soup is a classic way to prepare them, and I have yet to decide what my favorite lentil soup recipe is.  Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to make it, like this spicy lentil soup with coconut milk.

I made this soup spicy in three different ways.  First, I used red pepper flake early in the cooking process, so it had time to release its spicy flavors into the dish. Continue reading →

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White Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Posted on January 22, 2022 | 2 comments

White Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Soup by Alison's AllspiceBefore I developed this recipe, I had never tried to make homemade broccoli cheddar soup.  Broccoli is (one of) my favorite vegetables, so it was about time!  I made some tweeks to my recipe, and thus named it white cheddar broccoli cauliflower soup.

For me, making a dish healthy is not about subtracting “bad” ingredients, it’s about adding more “good” ingredients.  Therefore, I tried to load my recipe with lots of vegetables to balance with the the fat from the dairy. Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Green Tomato Chili

Posted on November 28, 2021 | Leave a comment

Vegetarian Green Tomato Chili by Alison's AllspiceAt the end of gardening season, I was gifted a huge box of green tomatoes.  I love finding ways to use unsual ingredients, so I set to work making both new and old green tomato recipes.  This vegetarian green tomato chili is going to become a fall staple at my house, I loved it that much!

If you are not a gardener, the best place to look for green tomatoes is the farmers market.  Yes, the grocery store has them, but they tend to charge more for them as a specialty item.  Continue reading →

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Ginger Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup

Posted on January 23, 2021 | Leave a comment

Ginger Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup by Alison's AllspiceSoup season is in full swing here in the allspice world and I have been playing with lots of recipes; old and new recipes alike. This ginger red lentil pumpkin soup recipe comes from an old favorite that needed a re-do.

Are you a blended soup fan?  I adore blended soups, hence why this recipe is a favorite.  Blended soups turn vegetables into a creamy oblivion that is swoon worthy.  This recipe is no exception.  It also lets me star one of my favorite ingredients: Lentils. Continue reading →

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Creamy Portabella Mushroom Bisque

Posted on January 19, 2020 | 8 comments

Creamy Portabella Mushroom Bisque by Alison's AllspiceTemperatures here have plumeted, and it has me diving into a big bowl of warm and comforting soup.  I have been enjoying this creamy portabella mushroom bisque all through the winter because of it’s silky smooth texture that will make you swoon.

This recipe has you make a roux out of butter and flour.   The roux is what really gives this soup the silky smooth texture.  Everything clings together in a smooth fluid fashion that is incredibly velvety. Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup

Posted on December 31, 2019 | Leave a comment

Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceTodays recipe is a little more indulgent than it is healthy.  I made vegetarian baked potato soup out of some leftover baked potatoes, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.

I say that this recipe is more indulgent because it is heavy on the dairy and saturated fats.  There are some recipes that just don’t work well when you try to lighten them up, and that’s ok.  Reserve them for special occasions, not your weekly rotation. Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chipotle Chili

Posted on November 16, 2019 | 2 comments

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chipotle Chili by Alison's AllspiceThis year I tried growing sweet potatoes in the garden for the first time.  It was a success! Now I have a bowl full of sweet potatoes waiting for creative uses, like this sweet potato black bean chipotle chili!

I seriously loved this chili!  The sweetness of the potatoes, and the smokey chipotle really play well with each other. It is different than most chili recipes, which I love because it’s always good to switch things up. Continue reading →

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Posted on November 2, 2019 | 6 comments

Easy Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk by Alison's AllspiceI grow butternut squash in my garden because I love the fact that they last all through fall into winter.  I used home-grown squash in this easy butternut squash soup with coconut milk, and I could not get enough!

Usually, I use yogurt or cream to make a classic butternut squash soup to amp up the creaminess,  but I didn’t have any on hand.  Coconut milk is a common ingredient in butternut squash soup, but it is usually paired with curry spcies and the like, which is not what I was looking for. Continue reading →

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Chunky Tomato Orzo Soup

Posted on March 18, 2019 | 6 comments

Chunky Tomato Orzo Soup by Alison's AllspiceWarmer weather is finally starting to show it’s face after a long winter.  However, I’m willing to bet that we have one last cold snap headed our way before summertime, and I’m ready with this chunky tomato orzo soup!

I have been dreaming of summer tomatoes, refusing to buy fresh at the store (they are just not as good).  Luckily, canned tomatoes pack great flavor, perfect for soup! Continue reading →

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