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Spicy Chicken Stock Recipe

spicy chicken stock

Spicy Chicken Stock

Good for the soul

A wonderful light broth that comes together in just over an hour. Even sets you up for success by leaving you with a bunch of pre-cooked chicken for later in the week. Try using this broth for a bowl of spicy chicken soup that will warm you delightfully.

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tags: chicken stock, spicy
categories: recipes, soup & stews
Sunday 10.18.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Spicy Chicken and Kabocha Soup Recipe

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Spicy Chicken and Kabocha Soup

To warm the bones

Light and yet hardy, this soup comes together in a pinch and is simple yet satisfying.

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tags: chicken soup, soup, spicy
categories: soup & stews, recipes
Sunday 10.18.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Bessara Recipe

Bessara

Bessara

I love this soup in the fall. Hearty, yet not heavy. Comes together with very little effort. If you happen upon some delicious mushrooms, sometimes I serve this soup with a garnish of crispy mushrooms on top. I think it’s a fantastic pairing.

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tags: bessara, beans, soup
categories: recipes, soup & stews
Sunday 09.27.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

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Tomato Gazpacho

Summer time livin’

In the heat of summer, I find myself reluctant to even turn the stove on. This is my go-to summer soup. Served cold, it is so very refreshing. And to me, it is the perfect celebration of the summer goodies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

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tags: tomatoes, soup, gazpacho
categories: soup & stews
Sunday 07.19.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Chicken Stock Recipe

Chicken Stock

Chicken Stock

A staple in any freezer.

One of the staple ingredients in my kitchen. I actually found myself out the other day, and with a mean immediate craving for risotto, so I went to the store and bought the best looking brand I could find. It was terrible. This is one thing that is just worth making yourself.

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tags: stock, staples, chicken
categories: meat, recipes, soup & stews, freezer staples
Sunday 05.17.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Tomatillo Chicken Pozole

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Tomatillo Chicken Pozole

Tangy, funky, and hearty

The week before Aki and I moved, I made this soup and put it in the freezer. Let’s just say, as I was happily and excitedly stirring this pot of pozole, I had no idea that basically everything that could go wrong in terms of moving in the week to come, would.

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tags: soup, recipe, tomatillo, chile, hominy
categories: recipes, soup & stews
Friday 04.24.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

Cream of Nettle Soup Recipe

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Cream of Nettle Soup

Emerald green deliciousness in a bowl.

One of my absolute favorite springtime soups, this bowl of emerald green feeds my soul.

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tags: spring, recipe, foraging, stinging nettle
categories: foraging, recipes, soup & stews, spring, wild plants
Wednesday 04.22.20
Posted by Rachel Kulchin
 

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