18 spicy soup core Recipes

lentils, water, water (for soup version only), turmeric, sea salt, olive oil, asafetida powder (hing), cumin seed, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, mild cinnamon, dried hot peppers, garlic clove, minced, fennel bulbs, chopped fine or 1 small white onion, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced fine, fresh cilantro, chopped or 4 tsp dried cilantro, brown sugar or 1 tbsp maple syrup, unsweetened coconut, shredded, cumin powder, coriander, cayenne, garam masala

winter squash (such as butternut), butter, yellow onions, diced, mild chili pepper, cored, seeded, and diced, chicken stock, whole cumin seed, salt and pepper, unsweetened whipping cream (to garnish ), toasted pine nuts (to garnish )

olive oil, shallots, sliced, tart apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, grated fresh ginger, lime , zested and juiced, red pepper flakes, or more to taste, ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste, chicken broth, sweet potatoes, drained, salt , or to taste, lime, cut into wedges

cayenne, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, raw pumpkin seeds, unsalted butter, onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups), minced fresh ginger, all-purpose flour, cumin, curry powder, chili powder, low-sodium chicken broth, pumpkin, light unsweetened coconut milk, salt and pepper, plain yogurt , for serving, optional

canned low sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger, cut in half and smashed (1/2-inch), garlic cloves, lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems including roots , plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles, stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes, cored and chopped coarse, mushroom cremini , oyster, or button mushroom, quartered, shrimp, peeled (about 41 to 50 per lb), limes , juice of

broth (through step 1) can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. just remember to withhold the lime juice until the last moment; otherwise, its flavor and aroma will dissipate. if you can locate lemon grass at the market, feel free to add a stalk to the , trimmed of its fibrous top and bruised with the flat side of a knife. for maximum heat, do not seed the chiles., canned low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger (1/2-inch), cut in half and smashed (see illustration below), garlic , lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems , including roots, plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles , stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes , cored and chopped coarse, cremini mushroom , oyster, or button mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (or cut into sixths if large), shrimp (about 41 to 50 per pound), peeled, juice from 2 limes

yellow onions, sliced, green peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips, frozen corn, thawed, diced tomatoes, chopped garlic, chile powder, divided, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped (reserve adobe for creamy mexican dip), chicken broth, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, for frying, corn tortillas , cut into eighths, monterey jack cheese, shredded, scallions, sliced

sweet potatoes (3 or 4), olive oil, onion, halved and sliced, coarse salt & fresh ground pepper, red bell pepper , ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced, jalapeno peppers , ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, dry sherry (optional), vegetable broth, white wine vinegar, honey, curry powder, tart apple, peeled, cored, and diced, plain yogurt, chopped mint, for garnish

olive oil, country ham or prosciutto, julienned, peeled and thinly sliced onions, sliced garlic, bay leaves, jalapenos, stemmed and sliced, green anaheim peppers, green pasilla chiles, firm, green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths and seeded, salt, thyme leaves, water, chicken stock, lemon juice, hot sauce, lump crabmeat , picked over for cartilage, tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped basil leaves, chopped chives, chopped cilantro leaves, freshly ground white pepper, creme fraiche , for garnishing soup

red lentil, skinned wheat berries or 1/3 cup white rice, chickpeas , soaked overnight and drained, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, italian frying green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into small pieces, tomato paste, whole dried hot red chili pepper, salt , to taste

dried black beans, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, leeks, white part only, washed well and finely diced, red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely diced, stalks celery, finely diced, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, dried thyme, coarse sea salt , to taste, madeira wine , plus, extra madeira wine , for finishing, chipotle chiles in adobo , chopped, to taste (i usually use 3, but i like this on the spicy side !), bay leaf, water, sour cream (to garnish ) (optional)

butternut squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (5 1/2 lb), extra virgin olive oil, pecans (2 oz), unsalted butter, onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice, fennel bulb, halved cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (1 1-1/2-inch piece), chicken stock, unsweetened coconut milk (1 can), chilled heavy cream, hazelnut oil, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, fresh lemon juice (not the bottled stuff)

vegetable oil, diced pancetta, onion, peeled and thinly sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole garlic cloves, peeled, bay leaf, jalapeno, seeded and diced, green anaheim chiles, seeded and diced, green pasilla chile, seeded and diced, firm, green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths, chicken stock, lemon juice, hot sauce, cilantro oil, for garnish , recipe follows, fresh cilantro , tough stems removed, canola or vegetable oil, salt

vegetable oil, country ham , julienned, onions, peeled and thinly sliced, whole peeled cloves garlic, bay leaves, jalapenos, stemmed and sliced, green anaheims, green pasilla chilies, firm, green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths, chicken stock, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, lump crabmeat , picked over for cartilage, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, capers, chopped green onions

ground turkey, fat free cheese, corn, stewed tomatoes, diced onion, vegetable broth, pinto beans, black beans, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, hot sauce

penne rigate or ziti pasta, part-skim ricotta cheese, italian cheese blend or 16 oz mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic clove, minced, italian sausage , cut into bite-sized pieces (mild or spicy), olive oil, crushed tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano (or regular and you add the spices), crushed tomatoes, water, salt , pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato soup , plus water (a can-full), fresh tomatoes, crushed and cored, white wine, cornstarch, sifted and mixed well with the can of water, salt