Creamy Basil Soup
Special Equipment 2 large saucepans Immersion blender Ingredients 1 cup minced basil 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter 3 cups milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1…
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Spring is sneaking up on us and I am in the garden frame of mind. Every year we have an abundance of vegetables that are harvested from my backyard. Of these vegetables, tomatoes (actually classified as a fruit) has a special place in my…
Seafood chowder (easy)
Seafood Chowder Ingredients 2 10 ½ oz cans Cream of Potato Soup 2 10 ½ oz cans Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 14 ¾ oz cans Cream Style Corn 1 12 oz can Evaporated Milk 1 shallot chopped finely 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup…
Smoked duck and oyster gumbo
Gumbo is the official cuisine of the state of Louisiana. The genesis of gumbo can be traced to several different cultures to include French, African, and Spanish. The base for every legitimate gumbo is its roux. This not only serves as a thickening agent…
