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Mar 292 min read

Ricotta Gnudi

Gnudi are very similar gnocchi except they're made from ricotta and therefore lighter and more pillowy. The dumplings themselves are...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 182 min read

Birria Stew

I decided to make this soup because one of the chef's in the company I'm working for talked about some tacos they had eaten in California....

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Scott Johnson

Feb 183 min read

Lamb & Beef Birria

Birria is a traditional Mexican meat braise from Jalisco. By itself this can be a meal, served with tortillas and accompaniments like...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 173 min read

Turkey Pot Pie

This is a comfort soup that I've made differently for almost every restaurant I've worked at. It's similar to a chowder, but generally I...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 251 min read

Puff Crisps

This is a simple garnish I've made many of times in both professional and home applications. All you really need to make this is a...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 202 min read

Lemon, Chickpea & Kale

I came up with this soup as part of our catering menu for Anthem. We were in the process of changing menus and we decided to go with a...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 21, 20231 min read

Crispy Kale

This is a great item to make that you can use in a number of different ways. It's a good, healthy snack, great soup garnish, added...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 18, 20232 min read

Caldo De Queso

This is a Mexican soup from Sonora that is traditionally a water or broth based soup that is finished with Queso Fresco or a similar...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 16, 20232 min read

Shortrib & Mushroom Soubise

When I came up with this soup I was thinking how to impart a rich onion flavor into a beef soup a little differently. I wanted the soup...

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Scott Johnson

Dec 1, 20233 min read

Okra & Sweet Potato Chowder

I also started this soup with the bacon and garlic, then removed them once rendered and crispy. I used the remaining bacon fat to start...

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Scott Johnson

Nov 22, 20232 min read

Celery Root Soup with Confit Potatoes

I've been making this soup proffessionally for at least 15 years. This is a soup that I started making early on in my career and it was...

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Scott Johnson

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Chorizo & Chickpea Jambalaya

A Mediterranean jambalaya with chorizo, chickpeas and roasted peppers. Finished with olive crostinis for some tang.

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Scott Johnson

Aug 13, 20232 min read

Smoked Sirloin & Corn Chili

I wanted to make a chili style soup but I wanted to go a less traditional route. I decided that I wanted to utilize Southwest flavors...

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Scott Johnson

May 28, 20233 min read

Mushroom Chicken & Noodle Soup

This is a version of a chicken noodle soup, with a little Asian flair. I approached this like you would a pho, where the elements are...

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Mar 22, 20232 min read

Mulligatawny

This is a classic soup from Southern India that can be made any number of ways. One of the common, almost always used ingredients are...

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Scott Johnson

Feb 18, 20232 min read

Roast Pepper & Corn

I made this soup as a way to burn through some home grown peppers. My neighbor brought over a bunch of her home grown peppers and I...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 29, 20232 min read

Green Chili Chicken Chowder

I came up with this soup because I was in the mood for a chowder style soup, but was looking for a different flavor profile. I opted to...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 25, 20232 min read

Green Chili Tomatillo Sauce

Since I made this website I've posted soups with green chili sauce as a base. I decided make a separate entry for this as it's a very...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 22, 20233 min read

Roasted Onion & Horseradish

I came up with this soup because I wanted to make a soup that mimics an onion dip in concept. I decided to start with a charred onion ...

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Scott Johnson

Jan 19, 20232 min read

Turkey & Mushroom Chili

This particular recipe is for a turkey based chili that's loaded with mushrooms and roasted peppers. I used Anaheims and Poblanos in...

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