• How to Make 9 Classic Soups Without a Recipe

    by Dorothy Reinhold on June 15, 2017


    Print This Post Print This Post How to make 9 classic soups without a recipe: Start with aromatics, build on the soup's personality with basics, and in no time you have a pot of delicious soup.

    We like soup, whether it is a hearty version in the winter, or a lighter, brothier soup during the spring and summer months.  Are you with me on that?

    And did you know you probably don’t even need an actual recipe to make a good pot of soup?

    This visual guide will teach you in mere minutes how to make the classic soups.

    You start with the aromatics, which add flavor, aroma and depth, and then you build on the soup’s personality with additional ingredients. You can follow the same essential method for each.

    It’s not hard once you know the basics. This cheat sheet should prove to you the power of simplicity. Continue Reading…

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