Scott Johnson
Crabmeat & Asparagus Soup
When I was an undergraduate in Harrisonburg, VA there was a Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon Cafe, that I frequented. It was inexpensive...
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Scott Johnson
Feb 22, 20213 min read
"Mole Style" Chili Con Carne
Chili is one of those dishes that a lot of people make. There are so many different approaches to making chili, from vegetables, types...
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Scott Johnson
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Gumbo is a hearty, warming stew that can be made in numerous ways, and with numerous proteins. It's perfect on a cold day, or on a day...
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Scott Johnson
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Lobster Bisque
This is another one of those soups that I don't make too often, mainly because I don't keep lobster on my menus. I normally will plan it...
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Scott Johnson
Jan 13, 20213 min read
Lentil & Sausage Soup
This is one of those soups that I honestly can't remember when I started making it. The components of this soup are ones that I...
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Scott Johnson
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Loaded Baked Potato
This soup is a staple in almost any restaurant, especially if they serve baked potatoes regularly or as a special. It's a great way to...
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Scott Johnson
Jan 3, 20213 min read
Thai Chili Salmon
This is another one of those soups that evolved from a dinner entree I have run in the past. Normally, when I've done this for an...
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Scott Johnson
Dec 19, 20202 min read
Turkey and Wild Rice
I always enjoy making soups that are a touch different. For this particular soup I wanted to use up my leftovers from Thanksgiving, but...
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Scott Johnson
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Golden Curry Beef with Togarashi Rice
When I worked at Sixth Engine I was introduced to Golden Curry brand Japanese curry. It comes in differing heat scales but has a nice...
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Scott Johnson
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Pork & Apple Stew
I've made this soup a few times in a restaurant setting, though normally when I pair these flavors I make it as a main course. With...
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Scott Johnson
Nov 11, 20204 min read
Hot & Sour Soup
This is one of those soups that I grew up eating. When we went out to eat we frequented the multitude of Chinese food restaurants in the...
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Scott Johnson
Oct 27, 20203 min read
Smoked Beef Borscht
Borscht is one of those soups that I have been making for years. It's a hearty winter soup, that uses root vegetables, and normally has...
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Scott Johnson
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Mushroom & Barley with Chicken
This is one of those soups that I make almost every year when winter starts to come on. There are normally a couple of variations when I...
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Scott Johnson
Oct 12, 20203 min read
Curry Shrimp & Sweet Potato Threads
This soup is a variation of an entree dish we used to serve at 6th Engine. I bulked up the vegetables, and added a couple others, as...
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Scott Johnson
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Black Bean Soup
This is a version of one of the first soups I ever made in the business. When I worked at Calhoun's while I was in undergraduate we had...
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Scott Johnson
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Bolivian Peanut Soup (Sopa Di Mani)
This is one of those amazing soups that I have yet to make this soup in a restaurant setting, but the few times I've had it it's been...
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Scott Johnson
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is one of those soups that is easy, quick, and bursts with flavor. You really only make this during the peak season of...
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Scott Johnson
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Buttermilk Corn and Cheddar Bisque
This is a variation of a soup we frequently used at Chez Shea for our tasting menu. It was a buttermilk corn bisque without the cheddar...
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Scott Johnson
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
This is one of those soups that almost every restaurant makes. Frequently it is with butternut squash, though you can vary it with any...
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Scott Johnson
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Tomato Soup with Grilled Halloumi
Tomato soup is one of my favorite soups both to make, and to eat. It reminds me of being a kid, especially when paired with a grilled...
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