11 of the most delicious soups

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes
• cream (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sm white onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 4 cups loosely-packed spinach
• salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 sprig rosemary

• 1 butternut squash
• 2 carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• 6 sage leaves
• 6 sprigs of thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (o)
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 tbsp jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup light beer
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns (whole)
• 1/2 tbsp caraway seeds
• small handfull fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese (shredded)
• salt and pepper
• bread bowls (2 large or 4 small)
• chives & chopped bacon for garnish

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 (14 oz) cans of black beans
• 1 (14 oz) can of corn
• 1 (14 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 (7 oz) can chipotle peppers
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 avacado

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pkg frozen sweet corn
• 2 potatoes
• 4 slices of bacon
• 1 lb large shrimp
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (q)
• 1/4 tsp curry
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cream

• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 8 oz mushrooms
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup white wine or broth
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 8 oz cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 10 oz baby spinach
• 1/2 cup cream or milk
• salt and pepper

• 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 4 tbsp flour
• olive oil
• 2 onions
• 10 oz white mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef stock
• 4 sourdough bread bowls
• 4 slices provolone cheese

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 6 cups whole milk or half and half
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 16 oz fresh raw oysters

Shrimp Stock

• 1 lb shrimp shells
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 6 cups water

Bisque

• 1 lb shrimp
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shrimp stock
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 4 basil leaves
• 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 3 scallions
• salt and pepper