A light, simple, and healthy, yet flavorful and intensely comforting soup of ribs, pasta, and carrots in an umami pork rib broth.
Soups
All things soupy/brothy: from French-style soups to Vietnamese canh and noodle soups.
Súp măng cua • Asparagus crab soup
Growing up, Mai always associated súp măng cua with weddings. You’ll often find a version of this soup on Vietnamese wedding banquet tables. It is not clear why, but Mai’s guess is that it is considered relatively fancy- with ocean crab and white asparagus- which […]
Bún măng vịt • Duck & bamboo noodle soup
Bún măng vịt is a dish that is little-known outside of Vietnam. A lovely broth that looks simple but is flavorful and unique; juicy and tender pieces of duck; bamboo shoots that are tender yet bring a crunch- this beautiful bowl has it all. If […]
Bánh canh giò heo • Bánh canh noodle soup with pork hock
There we go again, calling something that is neither cake nor bread “bánh”. In this case, the word “bánh” refers to the thick sheets of dough from which these noodles are cut. We have seen bánh canh compared to Japanese udon- they are thick and […]
Velouté de carottes • Velvety carrot soup
Looking for a comforting soup that is super easy to make, even on a weeknight? Here is our creamy carrot velouté! In French cuisine, the main difference between ‘velouté’ and ‘soup’ is that cream is blended with the velouté to create a thick and creamy […]
Tourin • French garlic soup
Calling all garlic and onion lovers! Tourin is a French garlic and onion soup that originated in the southwest regions of Bordeaux and Périguord. While some other regions have their own version, and while the classic French onion soup is well-known, this recipe delivers such […]
Soupe à l’oignon • French onion soup
During the winter season, how better to stay warm than with a delicious onion soup? Trust us, anyone can make it and you will want to cook it again and again! This soup can be served as an appetizer or as a main if you […]