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Pork & Apple Stew
I've made this soup a few times in a restaurant setting, though normally when I pair these flavors I make it as a main course. With...
Scott Johnson
Nov 15, 20202 min read


Hot & Sour Soup
This is one of those soups that I grew up eating. When we went out to eat we frequented the multitude of Chinese food restaurants in the...
Scott Johnson
Nov 11, 20204 min read


Smoked Beef Borscht
Borscht is one of those soups that I have been making for years. It's a hearty winter soup, that uses root vegetables, and normally has...
Scott Johnson
Oct 27, 20203 min read


Mushroom & Barley with Chicken
This is one of those soups that I make almost every year when winter starts to come on. There are normally a couple of variations when I...
Scott Johnson
Oct 18, 20203 min read


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


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


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


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


Marinated Cucumber Salad
I first started making this when I worked at Tersiguel's in Ellicott City. There was a Nicoise salad on the menu that had a number of...
Scott Johnson
Sep 21, 20202 min read


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


Bacon Cherry Pepper Relish
This is a garnish that I have been making for a number of years. The end result gives you a nice balance of sweet, spicy, salty and sour....
Scott Johnson
Sep 12, 20202 min read


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


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


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


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


Parmesan Pancetta Croutons
This is a garnish that I came up with to serve as a thickener for my Tuscan White Bean soup. Traditionally the bread is put into the...
Scott Johnson
Aug 24, 20202 min read


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


Rouille
This is a classic french accompaniment to bouillabaisse. It is traditionally an aioli made from garlic, chili, and saffron that goes...
Scott Johnson
Aug 14, 20201 min read


Crispy Chicken Skins
One of the best parts of making items like soups on a regular basis is that you have items parts of your ingredients that you can use in...
Scott Johnson
Aug 13, 20202 min read


Enchilada Sauce
This is a simple little recipe for a well rounded sauce. It's got a little bit of a bite, with a nice salty and tangy balance. I use...
Scott Johnson
Aug 10, 20201 min read
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