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Curry Shrimp & Sweet Potato Threads
This soup is a variation of an entree dish we used to serve at 6th Engine. I bulked up the vegetables, and added a couple others, as...
Scott Johnson
Oct 12, 20203 min read
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Black Bean Soup
This is a version of one of the first soups I ever made in the business. When I worked at Calhoun's while I was in undergraduate we had...
Scott Johnson
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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Bolivian Peanut Soup (Sopa Di Mani)
This is one of those amazing soups that I have yet to make this soup in a restaurant setting, but the few times I've had it it's been...
Scott Johnson
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Gazpacho
Gazpacho is one of those soups that is easy, quick, and bursts with flavor. You really only make this during the peak season of...
Scott Johnson
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Buttermilk Corn and Cheddar Bisque
This is a variation of a soup we frequently used at Chez Shea for our tasting menu. It was a buttermilk corn bisque without the cheddar...
Scott Johnson
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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Roasted Winter Squash Soup
This is one of those soups that almost every restaurant makes. Frequently it is with butternut squash, though you can vary it with any...
Scott Johnson
Sep 7, 20202 min read
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Tomato Soup with Grilled Halloumi
Tomato soup is one of my favorite soups both to make, and to eat. It reminds me of being a kid, especially when paired with a grilled...
Scott Johnson
Sep 2, 20203 min read
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Pepper Pot Soup
I came across this soup on a trip that I took to Jamaica. It seems that there are endless variations, some vegetarian, others with...
Scott Johnson
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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Tuscan White Bean
Over the years I've made this soup a number of times. It wasn't until I took a vacation in Italy and we drove through Tuscany, that I...
Scott Johnson
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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Bouillabaisse
The first time I came across this soup was when I was working at Tersiguel's. As soon as I tasted the broth and the fish, with the...
Scott Johnson
Aug 18, 20204 min read
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Grilled Chicken Enchilada
When I was working at the Avenue we frequently had this soup as a rotation into our soup of the day. There are many variations that you...
Scott Johnson
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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French Onion Soup
This soup is variation on a classic French Onion . I have been making variations of this soup for years. I wasn't until I started...
Scott Johnson
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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Yucatan Chicken and Lime
Since I was in high school, I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel to the Yucatan Peninsula every other year. The food there...
Scott Johnson
Jul 24, 20202 min read
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New England Clam Chowder
During my youth I spent a lot of time in New England because my family is from there. The regional cuisine has a special place in my...
Scott Johnson
Jul 22, 20203 min read
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5 Spice Pork and Noodles
This soup is different from a lot of my soups because not only are you making sure the ingredients that go into the broth are cooked and...
Scott Johnson
Jul 18, 20202 min read
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Green Chili Chicken
This is a variation on a dish my roomate used to cook frequently. It's a simple white bean chicken chili with the addition of cilantro,...
Scott Johnson
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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Chicken Corn Chowder
This is a very hearty rich flavored soup. The bacon, potatoes, corn, and marinated chicken blend into a beautifully balanced soup. If...
Scott Johnson
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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Buttermilk Chicken & Dumplings
The first time I made this recipe I was attempting to mimic the Hidden Valley ranch seasoning pack that you can find in the stores. ...
Scott Johnson
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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Stuffed Banana Pepper Soup
This is a soup that isn't well known outside of Buffalo, NY. One of the bartenders I worked with at the Avenue was from Buffalo and...
Scott Johnson
Jun 30, 20202 min read
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Bulgogi Beef and Peppers
I love the sweet, tangy, spicy flavor of a good bulgogi dish. When I thought about the components I realized I could take them and turn...
Scott Johnson
Jun 28, 20202 min read
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