Mission Viejo, CA K.O. And I are avid collectors of colorful Fiesta dinnerware. Fiesta and Southwest cuisine have a particularly appealing synchronicity. What could be more appetizing than our Albondigas Soup in Fiesta? This is a typical meal at home, RoadTripFlavors-style. Click on the photo below to link to the recipe. Albondigas Soup – –…
Course: Soup or Stew
Green Chile Stew
Green Chile Stew – – cooking oil, onion (diced), garlic (minced), oregano, chicken broth (see below), green chiles (roasted, prepared and diced), chicken ( breasts, cooked and cut into large chunks), potato (red, washed and cut into large chunks), cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp. water), salt and pepper (to taste), In a heavy pot, heat…
Gazpacho
Gazpacho – – Gazpacho: hothouse cucumber (halved and seeded, but not peeled), red bell pepper (cored and seeded), jalapeño pepper (optional), plum tomatoes, red onion, garlic (minced), oregano (dried ), tomato juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper (fresh ground ), Garnish: avocado (diced), cilantro (chopped), Wash vegetables well.; Roughly chop the cucumbers, bell…
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup – – French Onion Soup: butter, olive oil, onions (sliced to yield about 6 cups), salt (to taste), flour, beef broth, Parmesan Crustini: sourdough bread (cut into triangles), olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, French Onion Soup: In a heavy pot, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the sliced…
Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup
Vichyssoise or Potato Leek Soup – – chicken broth, leek (chopped and washed, see notes), potato (russet, peeled and cut into cubes), salt and pepper (to taste), heavy cream, chives ( or parsley, finely chopped, for garnish), In a heavy pot, bring the stock to a boil and add the leeks. Simmer for 20 minutes….
Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup – – eggs (beaten), club soda, butter (melted), Matzo Meal, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, carrot (peeled and cut into bite-sized rounds), Mix all ingredients, except broth and carrot, and chill in the refrigerator for four hours. ; After chilling, form into golf ball size balls.; In a large pot, bring the…
White Bean and Salmon Soup
White Bean and Salmon Soup – – olive oil, onion (diced), pancetta (diced very small), garlic (minced), oregano, chicken broth (14 1/2 ounce), tomato paste, beans (white, 14 1/2 ounce), salmon (cooked, flaked into bite-sized pieces), salt and pepper (to taste), In a heavy pot, heat oil on medium then add onion and pancetta. Sauté…
Easy Kale & Sausage Soup
Easy Kale & Sausage Soup – – olive oil, onion (diced), garlic (minced), potato (white, peeled and diced), chicken broth (15 oz. can), tomato (diced, 15 oz. can), sausage ( cooked, linguica, bratwurst or kielbasa, sliced), beans (cannellini, 15 oz. can), kale (black, washed, stemmed, bite-sized), salt and pepper (to taste), In a large stockpot,…
Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder – – pancetta (diced), onions (diced), celery (diced), carrot (diced), salt and black pepper (to taste), bay leaves, all purpose flour, clam juice, potato (russet, diced to bite-sized chunks), heavy cream (or half and half for a little bit lighter recipe), parsley (chopped), clams (14 oz. can, chopped and their liquid), In a…
Double Onion Soup
Double Onion Soup – – butter, olive oil, onion (sliced to yield about 6 cups), salt and pepper (to taste), flour, beef broth (or 1/2 beef consommé & 1/2 beef broth), Sherry wine (to taste), crispy onion bits (canned or fried fresh), In a heavy pot, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add…