soups

A variety of soup recipes and suggestions.

Miso soup is the warm embrace of Japanese tradition in a single bowl, humble, nourishing, and quietly satisfying. Built on a delicate dashi broth and mellowed with fragrant miso paste, this classic soup balances the gentle savoriness of umami with the softness of silken tofu, the briny depth of wakame seaweed, and the fresh bite of green onion. It comes together in about half an hour with just a handful of pantry staples, making it as practical for a busy weeknight as it is welcome at the start of a leisurely meal. 

A simple soup particularly popular in Eastern European countries. It is normally made with sorrel, water and salt. Other ingredients, such as potatoes or beaten eggs,can be added. The soup is usally served with hard-boiled eggs or sour cream.

The hot and sour soup represents a balance of contrasting flavors, where the vinegar's sourness is balanced with the chili's heat, similar to the balance of yin and yang.

The soup is customarily consumed during the winter months due to its warming properties.  It's also particularly popular during Chinese New Year celebrations due to the belief that sour foods cleanse the body and help usher in a fresh start.