A
Acquacotta Maremmana, 5, 83–84
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
B
bacon
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
freezing, 51
Italian Chestnut Soup with Fennel and Marsala, 64–65
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 12, 128–129
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Barthe, Louis, 44
Bean/Chickpea Stock, 8
Bean Soups
Ceci e Tria (Pugliese Chickpea and Semolina Noodle Soup), 89–91
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
cooking tips, 88
Greek Lentil Soup (Faki), 4, 96–97
Pasta e Fagioli, 101–102
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbasi), 4, 98–99
beef
Beef Kreplach, 23–27
Rumanian Beet-Vegetable Borscht with Beef Brisket, 119–121
Vietnamese Beef Broth, 111–112
Vietnamese Pho Soup with Beef Brisket, 109–112
Beef Stock
French Onion Soup, 76–77
Roman Stracciatella (Egg and Cheese Drop Soup), 40–41
Benriner cutters, 5
Billi Bi, 44–46
bisques. See Potages, Purées, and Creamy Bisques.
Bouquet Garni, 49
broths. See Clear Broth-Based Soups; Fish and Seafood Soup/Stews; Roasted Chicken Broth; techniques; Vietnamese Beef Broth.
C
Cacciucco Livornese, 47–49
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Ceci e Tria (Pugliese Chickpea and Semolina Noodle Soup), 89–91
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
cheese
Acquacotta Maremmana, 5, 83–84
French Onion Soup, 76–77
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115–117
Pasta e Fagioli, 101–102
Roman Stracciatella (Egg and Cheese Drop Soup), 40–41
chef’s knives, 5
chicken
Grandma’s Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, 22–27
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115–117
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, 33–35
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), 31–32
chicken broth. See Roasted Chicken Broth.
Chicken Stock
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115
Pappa al Pomodoro, 81–83
Pasta e Fagioli, 101
Pennsylvania-Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, 33–35
Portuguese Caldo Verde, 113–114
recipe, 9
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 30
Chickpea Stock. See Bean/Chickpea Stock.
Chilled Soups
Chilled Apricot Soup with Star Anise, 4, 134–135
Chilled Melon, Yogurt, and Ginger Soup, 136–137
Golden Tomato Gazpacho with Smoked Paprika, 4, 138–139
Green Gazpacho with Garlic, Grapes, and Almonds, 140–141
China caps, 5
chinois, 5
Chowders
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 12, 128–129
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 12, 124–125
Clear Broth-Based Soups
broth straining technique, 145
Grandma’s Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, 22–27
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, 33–35
Roasted Chicken Broth, 20–21
Roman Stracciatella (Egg and Cheese Drop Soup), 40–41
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 28–30
South Indian Tomato-Tamarind Rasam, 5, 36–39
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), 31–32
Vietnamese Beef Broth, 111–112
cooking water, 7
Corncob Stock
Corn Cream Soup with Summer Vegetables, 58–59
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, 33–35
recipe, 10
Corn Cream Soup with Summer Vegetables, 58–59
court bouillon, 17
cremini mushrooms, 68
Creole Gumbo Z’Herbes, 106–108
Crostini, 49
Crunchy Fried Tortilla Strips, 118
D
dough
Beef Kreplach, 23–27
Rivels, 35
Tria Pasta, 91
duck. See Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu.
Egg and Cheese Drop Soup. See Roman Stracciatella.
F
Faki. See Greek Lentil Soup.
Fish and Seafood Soup/Stews
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
Billi Bi, 44–46
Cacciucco Livornese, 47–49
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
fish sauce, 32
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
lobster roe, 151
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 12, 128–129
Provençal Soupe de Poisson with Rouille, 52–54, 55
Rasam Powder, 38
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 124–125
Seafood Broth, 43
Shrimp Stock, 11
fish pliers, 5
Fish Stock
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
Billi Bi, 44–46
recipe, 12
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 12, 124–125
food processors, 5
freezer bags, 5
freezer gel packs, 5
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
fruit
Bouquet Garni, 49
Chilled Apricot Soup with Star Anise, 4, 134–135
Chilled Melon, Yogurt, and Ginger Soup, 136–137
Green Gazpacho with Garlic, Grapes, and Almonds, 140–141
G
Golden Tomato Gazpacho with Smoked Paprika, 4, 138–139
Grandma’s Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, 22–27
Greek Lentil Soup (Faki), 4, 96–97
Green Gazpacho with Garlic, Grapes, and Almonds, 140–141
H
ham. See pork.
Hearty Soups
Creole Gumbo Z’Herbes, 106–108
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115–117
Portuguese Caldo Verde, 113–114
Rumanian Beet-Vegetable Borscht with Beef Brisket, 119–121
Vietnamese Pho Soup with Beef Brisket, 109–112
Hungarian Woodlands Mushroom Soup: Gombaleves, 66–67
I
ice cube trays, 5
Italian Chestnut Soup with Fennel and Marsala, 64–65
J
juicers, 5
K
kitchen string, 5
knives, 5
L
Leeks, William B., Jr., 44
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
M
mandolines, 5
masking tape, 5
measuring cups, 5
Mercimek Çorbasi. See Turkish Red Lentil Soup.
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115–117
microplane zesters, 5
mushrooms
cremini mushrooms, slicing and dicing, 68
Hungarian Woodlands Mushroom Soup: Gombaleves, 66–67
Mushroom Stock, 13
porcini mushrooms, dried, 68
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 30
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), 31–32
N
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 12, 128–129
nixtamalization, 118
P
packaged soups, 4
Panades
Acquacotta Maremmana, 5, 83–84
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
Pappa al Pomodoro, 81–83
pancetta
freezing, 51
Italian Chestnut Soup with Fennel and Marsala, 64–65
Pasta e Fagioli, 101–102
Pappa al Pomodoro, 81–83
paring knives, 5
Pasta e Fagioli, 101–102
peelers, 5
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels, 33–35
pliers, 5
porcini mushrooms, 68
pork
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
Italian Chestnut Soup with Fennel and Marsala, 64–65
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 12, 128–129
Pasta e Fagioli, 101–102
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Portuguese Caldo Verde, 113–114
Smoked Pork Stock, 11
Portuguese Caldo Verde, 113–114
Potages, Purées, and Creamy Bisques
Corn Cream Soup with Summer Vegetables, 58–59
Hungarian Woodlands Mushroom Soup: Gombaleves, 66–67
Italian Chestnut Soup with Fennel and Marsala, 64–65
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
Senegalese Peanut and Yam Soup with Ginger, 60–61
Tomato Bisque with Basil and Fennel, 62–63
poultry
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
Chicken Stock, 9
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
Grandma’s Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, 22–27
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115–117
Pappa al Pomodoro, 81–83
Pasta e Fagioli, 101
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
Portuguese Caldo Verde, 113–114
Roasted Chicken Broth, 20–21
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 28–30
Smoked Turkey Stock, 11
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), 31–32
Turkey Stock, 9
Provençal Soupe de Poisson with Rouille, 52–54, 55
Pugliese Chickpea and Semolina Noodle Soup. See Ceci e Tria.
purées. See Potages, Purées, and Creamy Bisques.
R
Rasam Powder, 38
Red Pumpkin Soup. See French Soupe de Potiron.
Rivels, 35
Roasted Chicken Broth
French Soupe de Potiron (Red Pumpkin Soup), 78–80
recipe, 20–21
Roman Stracciatella (Egg and Cheese Drop Soup), 40–41
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 30
Roman Stracciatella (Egg and Cheese Drop Soup), 40–41
Rouille, 54
Rumanian Beet-Vegetable Borscht with Beef Brisket, 119–121
S
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 12, 124–125
seafood. See Fish and Seafood Soup/Stews.
Senegalese Peanut and Yam Soup with Ginger, 60–61
Shrimp Stock
Lobster Bisque with Cognac, 69–71
New England–Style Clam Chowder, 128
recipe, 11
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 124–125
Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup with Duck, Watercress, and Tofu, 28–30
sieves, 5
Smoked Pork Stock, 11
Smoked Turkey Stock
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla with Shredded Chicken, 115
recipe, 11
Soupmaker’s Tips
bacon, freezing, 51
beef broth, storing, 112
beef scraps, 8
beets, handling, 121
bread slices, flavoring, 77
brisket, 112
chilling soup, 144
chorizo, 114
cinnamon, 38
coconut, grated, 37
corn for Pennsylvania Dutch Chowder, 131
curry leaves, 37
fish for stocks, 12
fish “frames,” 55
fish from Tyrrhenian Sea, 49
gallinella (Tub Gurnard), 49
greens, variety of, 108
ham hocks, 95
hoisin sauce, 112
kreplach dough, 24
mussels, 46
pasta for Pasta e Fagioli, 102
pumpkin, baking, 80
red lentils, 99
roasted chicken stock, 9
roasted turkey stock, 9
roux, color of, 108
scallop “catch” muscles, 124
scorfano nero (black scorpionfish), 49
seafood broth, 43
Sichuan peppercorns, 29
Sriracha, 112
sour cream, shaping, 135
spider tool, 117
squash, dicing, 58
sumac spice, 99
Thai ingredients, 32
Tyrrhenian Sea fish, 49
Urfa pepper, 99
vegetable stock, 16
water, adding to stock or soup, 121
yams and sweet potatoes, 61
zucchini, dicing, 58
South Indian Tomato-Tamarind Rasam, 5, 36–39
stocks. See Bean/Chickpea Stock; Beef Stock; Chicken Stock;
Corncob Stock; Fish Stock; mushrooms; Roasted Chicken Stock; Roasted Turkey Stock; Shrimp Stock; Smoked Pork Stock; Smoked Turkey Stock; Soupmaker’s Tips; turkey; Vegetable Stock.
storage containers, 5
sumac, 99
Tamarind Purée, 39
techniques
avocados, slicing, 152
basil, cutting, 150
bouquet garni, 149
broth, straining, 145
celery root, preparing, 152
chiffonade technique, 100
chilling soup, 144
chives, cutting, 97
clams, preparing, 129
corn kernels, cutting off cob, 145
dried beans, cooking, 103
herbs, chopping, 147
herbs, picking, 148
leeks, cutting and cleaning, 153
lobster roe, cooking and mashing, 151
oil temperatures, 92
onions, cutting, 151
onions, studding with cloves, 148
saffron threads, soaking, 149
snow peas, julienne slicing, 146
snow peas, preparing, 143
thyme, tying into bundle, 153
tomatoes, dicing, 150
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup. See Tom Kha Gai.
tips. See Soupmaker’s Tips; techniques.
Toasted Garlic Croutons, 139
Tomato Bisque with Basil and Fennel, 62–63
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup), 31–32
tools, 5
Tria Pasta, 91
turkey
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Grandma’s Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, 22–27
Smoked Turkey Stock, 11
Turkey Stock, 9
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbasi), 4, 98–99
U
urfa pepper, 99
V
vegetable cooking water, 7
Vegetable Stock
Alaska Wild Salmon Chowder with Bacon, Leeks, and Dill, 12, 126–127
Billi Bi, 44–46
Caribbean Callalou Soup, 50–51
Charleston Black Bean Purée with Madeira and Lemon, 93–95
Chilled Green Pea and Snow Pea Soup with Mint, 142–143
Corn Cream Soup with Summer Vegetables, 58–59
Creole Gumbo Z’Herbes, 106–108
Golden Tomato Gazpacho with Smoked Paprika, 4, 138–139
Greek Lentil Soup (Faki), 4, 96–97
Pappa al Pomodoro, 81–83
Pasta e Fagioli, 101
Pennsylvania Dutch Bacon, Corn, and Potato Chowder, 130–131
recipe, 14–16
Scallop and White Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblano Chiles, 124–125
Senegalese Peanut and Yam Soup with Ginger, 60–61
Tomato Bisque with Basil and Fennel, 62–63
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbasi), 4, 98–99
Vietnamese Beef Broth, 111–112
Vietnamese Pho Soup with Beef Brisket, 109–112
W
Z