7 soup test kitchen Recipes

extra firm tofu, drained, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch , plus an additional 1 1/2 tsp, boneless center cut pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick and sliced in julienne strips, cold water , plus 1 additional tsp, egg, low sodium chicken broth, bamboo shoot , sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips (from 1 5-oz can), fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup), black vinegar (or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar see note above), chili oil (see note above), white pepper, scallions, sliced thin

table salt, dried cannellini beans, rinsed and picked over (about 2 cups), extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, onion, chopped medium (about 1 1/2 cups), celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup), carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, low sodium chicken broth, water, bay leaves, kale (about 8 cups loosely packed) or 1 lb collard greens, stems trimmed and leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups loosely packed), diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed, fresh rosemary, ground black pepper, country white bread, each 1 1/4 inches thick , broiled until golden brown on both sides and rubbed with garlic clove (optional)

butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks (about 7 cups), unsalted butter, leek, white and green parts only , quartered lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly (about 1 1/2 cups), salt and pepper, vegetable broth, water, fresh thyme, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, sour cream (for garnish )

unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces, yellow onions, halved and cut pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 4 lb), table salt, water, plus extra for deglazing, dry sherry, low sodium chicken broth, beef broth, fresh thyme , tied with kitchen twine, bay leaf, ground black pepper, baguette , cut into 1/2-inch slices, shredded gruyere cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)

ham (smoked , bone-in picnic ham), bay leaves, split peas, rinsed and picked through, dried thyme, extra virgin olive oil, onions, chopped medium, carrots, chopped medium, celery, chopped medium, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), sugar, red potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3/4 cup), black pepper (freshly ground ), red onion, minced, balsamic vinegar