1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until ...

I’ve recently become a fan of potato soup. I love its rich flavor and creamy texture. So of course, this potato leek soup is right up my alley — it marries that familiar comforting taste of potato ...

We all enjoy a great soup, and with this mild weather, there is always room to sneak a great soup into our dinner menu. I had ...

Butternut squash soup is truly one of the most beautiful and comforting soups around, no matter how you season it. Frankly you could puree up some roasted squash with some broth and a splash of cream, ...

With the arrival of winter, I move into menu-planning mode. January is a month of resetting my system and getting back on track after a hectic holiday season of travel and exuberant eating. One of my ...

No matter how many dazzling things we have the good fortune to eat in our lives, we often remember the simplest meals with as much power and affection as the fanciest. A humble, pureed vegetable soup ...

Leeks rarely seem to be the center of attention, and that's a shame. They often come in second or third place, used when other alliums such as onions, shallots, and scallions are unavailable. One of ...

Leeks are a flavorful vegetable in the onion family, prized for their mild, slightly sweet taste. They're the long, cylindrical veggies with dark green tops and white bottoms (think scallions on ...

We are so much alike! At the same time, as ever, I have a load of leftover cabbage in my refrigerator. This past weekend, I used a small portion of cabbage for making vegetable pot stickers. Now I ...