10 blossom soup Recipes

poblano chiles, ears freshly picked corn, olive oil, yellow onion, chopped, serrano chiles, finely chopped, sea salt, garlic cloves, minced, trombetta zucchini (see notes; 7-in . piece) or 1 medium regular zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/4-in. dice (about 1 1/2 cups), zucchini blossoms , halved lengthwise, oregano queso fresco or store-bought queso fresco (see notes) or mild feta cheese, crumbled

unsalted butter, leeks, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped, garlic, yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, chicken broth, freshly grated nutmeg, bay leaf, coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves, salt and pepper, to taste, borage blossoms

carrots , cut into 1-inch pieces, sweet onion, chopped, olive oil, butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, chicken broth, orange zest, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, orange blossom honey, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, hot sauce, garnish: smoked paprika , olive oil

beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, canola oil, water, beef broth, sherry or additional beef broth, reduced-sodium soy sauce, green onions, chopped, brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh gingerroot, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, sliced fresh mushrooms, julienned carrots, sliced bok choy, uncooked long grain rice, chive blossoms , optional

white onion, peeled and minced, garlic clove, peeled and minced, butter, ears corn , kernels cut off, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut in strips, zucchini, coarsely chopped, mushrooms, sliced, squash blossoms, stems and sepals removed, blossoms coarsely chopped, chicken broth, corn tortillas, cut in small squares and fried until crispy in a little vegetable oil (feel free to substitute store-bought corn chips, if you wish), creme fraiche or sour cream

fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth, dried hot red chili (3 in.), such as chile de arbol, chayote squash (3/4 lb.), squash blossoms (about 6 oz. total ; optional), dehydrated masa flour (corn tortilla flour), corn kernels, fresh or frozen, chopped spinach, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, salt and pepper

sliced fresh strawberries (2 quarts), unsweetened apple juice, nonfat buttermilk, dry red wine, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, low-fat vanilla yogurt, strawberry blossoms (optional)

olive oil, sliced onion, chopped garlic, chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnishing, chopped chives, plus more for garnishing, chopped tarragon leaves, plus more for garnishing, heads boston lettuce , leaves torn, chicken stock, heavy cream or evaporated milk, salt, pepper, chive blossoms , for garnishing, optional