I can confidently say that this is actually my favorite soup of all time, and I make it any time I find ground chicken in my fridge. I’ve been craving Taiwanese food more and more lately since my work hasn’t been bringing me to Asia as much, and this soup is so transportative, I can almost close my eyes and imagine being there. I aggressively season with white pepper and sesame oil, and I don’t use as much cornstarch as most recipes, so the soup is light but very very flavorful, and the smell of it alone is enough to make you think you’re about to sit down to some sort of 20 course meal in a Chinese banquet hall (though for me the soup itself is enough of a feast because I always eat at least 5 bowls of it).
Read MoreI went to Maine (Portland is pretty cool!) over the weekend for my brother’s bachelor party. I can’t remember much of the weekend, but I do remember being generally cold. After living in California for 8 years, I am absolutely no longer acclimated to the weather in the North East. Anyway, what do I crave when it is unbearably cold outside? Soup!
Read MoreI made this soup three times this past week. It took me about 20 minutes total, each time. Cleaning is a breeze because you basically only need a pot, a pan, and two bowls. But that’s all logistics. the flavor is the true success of this dish. The Miso mixed with the fat from the pork results in this beautiful velvety broth. The Fresno chili is no joke - they pack a spicy punch and cut the richness. The orange and lime serve a similar purpose, and add some sweetness. The ginger is fresh and bright. The rest is a textural dream.
Read MoreIt sounds nasty. It looks nasty… like… surprisingly nasty. But it's actually good. I promise.
Read MoreThis weekend was extremely cloudy and depressing and for most of it I was lost in a haze of unfocused drunkness, but one good thing that came out of it all was this soup that I made in an attempt to warm my frigid soul!
Read MoreEssentially, I live in Mexico, and I'm soaking up all of the Mexican-American culture I can before all of my wonderful south-of-the-border friends are deported from my beloved San Diego, which owes so much of its charm to their presence, so here is some chicken tortilla soup.
Read MoreThis soup will squish your brain apart. The last time I made it was for Thanksgiving in Florida. I fed it to about 20 people as the first course, and it was so good that no one remembers any of the other food that night (other than the amazing cake I made, of course).
Read MoreOk so this soup isn't technically Italian Wedding, but I eat it for the same reasons: cold and rainy days, or just when I'm feeling depressed AF. It's also just my favorite soup to make, so I make it a lot...
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