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This blog is not an exact science, but a fun foodie page. I gather information from all kinds of sources and make them my own. I hope you share back successes, failures and super finds.
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Monday, October 25, 2010

Soup up Your Life!

I LOVE Soup!
Yep, soup is the ultimate comfort food to me. Butternut squash, chicken chowder, black bean or chile, I love making soups. For one reason they are easy and very forgiving. When else can you toss a bunch of stuff in a pot, throw a bunch of seasoning, meat and some veggies and end up with something that warms your soul and tummy? 
So how do you make great soups? I have learned over the years that building layers for deep interesting flavors is very important.  
I once went to a soup class and discovered I needed to learn how to caramelize onions to lay a better foundations for many of my soups. The second thing I leaned in how to marry subtle flavors and textures to build the soup. Creaming soups by using an "in the pot" soup blender instead of putting cream into it. 
More recipes to follow!