Friday, September 25, 2009

10 List: Soup

*Hobo Soup is still available. I don't buy canned soup, but this label is terrific.



It's officially autumn and I'm thinking about sweaters and leaves falling and tasty soup. It sets my heart a flutter to see soup on the menu, and who doesn't love to ask, "What's your soup today?" Isn't it grand when the most American Mom & Pop restaurant offering steak and fried chicken decides to get a bit fancy by offering 'Soup du Jour'?

Ten to order:

Manhattan Clam Chowder - made with tomatoes not cream!

Matzo Ball Soup - the ball sitting alone in broth, all zen-like (no mish-mash noodles or rice!)

Italian Wedding Soup - with escarole and tiny meatballs

Potato and Leek Soup - also known as Vichyssoise, best served chilled.

Borscht - Beets, mmm. Lovely to look at, delightful to know.

Lentil Soup - Hearty and rustic.

Corn Soup - pureed to smooth perfection

Onion Soup - topped with cheese and French bread, yes!

Thai Coconut Soup - there's chicken and veggies,but the coconut makes them memorable.

German Cabbage Soup - so...fragrant! Tasty times for the unsung vegetable.

2 comments:

Elizabeth Fama said...

Really? French Onion?

Susan said...

If you make this at home using really good ingredients, it's not at all like the oily brown glop widely available!