THE GOOD, THE BAD + THE BUONI
We love soup. And of course, we think everyone could use more (delicious) soup recipes that they can cook and eat all year round. Here you’ll find hot soups, cold soups, and even a few dessert soups.
These steamed crystal dumplings (also called xiā jiǎo or har gow) with their juicy shrimp filling and beautifully translucent wrappers are the queen of dumplings. They can be found at classic dim sum parlors around the world from Maxim’s Palace in Hong Kong (so delicious!) or Nom Wah in NYC. […]
This homemade tortellini recipe is 100% made from scratch and it’s easier to prepare than you might think (especially filling and folding them). “Tortellini in brodo” or little meat and cheese stuffed pasta cooked in homemade broth is one of Bologna Italy’s most iconic pasta dishes along with Bolognese ragù, […]
Ready in just 30 minutes (if you use store-bought wrappers), this easy Sichuan wonton soup recipe is one of the most famous of all the Chengdu snacks and it’s one of the easiest things to make at home. Based on my Chengdunese friend, Vivian’s recipe, if you’re already familiar with […]
This simple recipe for homemade Chinese soup dumplings (xiao long bao) is 100% made from scratch and requires a bit more time than regular dumplings to make but they’re worth it. These famous dim sum soup dumplings have 3 main components that can be broken up into multiple tasks over […]
This rich and creamy tonkotsu ramen broth is incredibly easy to make from scratch. It’s the ultimate umami-packed, lip-smacking ramen broth loaded with complex flavors and slurpy deliciousness. And while it requires ample cooking time, it could not be simpler or more satisfying to make (or eat). Plus, it freezes […]
Learn how to make perfectly jammy soft-boiled ramen eggs at home with just 3 ingredients (4 if you want to get fancy). Also, known as Ajitsuke Tamago, Nitamago, or Ajitama, these caramel-colored umami-rich eggs are a favorite addition to homemade ramen or eaten as a snack. When cooked well, ramen […]
This is definitely one of the best homemade chicken noodle soup recipes out there (at least we think so♡). It brings two of our favorite dishes together into one delicious chicken noodle soup — ramen and the homestyle chicken soup I grew up with. This version is made 100% from […]
This perfectly creamy turkey and wild rice soup recipe is the best way to use up leftover turkey meat and bones from your holiday bird. But it’s so delicious you really should make it any time of year (not just when you’ve roasted a whole turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas). […]
This old-fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe makes a perfectly creamy chicken soup filled with feather-light fluffy dumplings (made 100% from scratch). This is based on my Mom’s “chicken and dumplin’s” we grew up eating, but with a few tasty upgrades (which she enthusiastically approved of). If you’re looking for an […]
If you’ve ever had the chance to eat Chinese Soup Dumplings (a.k.a. Shanghai Soup Dumplings or xiao long bao), we think you’ll love this classic recipe. It takes a bit more time and effort to pull off than regular dumplings or even potstickers, but when you taste your first (perfectly […]
A super delicious homemade version of your favorite takeout Egg Drop Soup. Also known as “egg flower soup”, it’s served piping hot in just about every Chinese-American restaurant from NYC to LA, but it’s also actually eaten in most homes in mainland China (and even Hong Kong too). Thin, silky […]
Nothing screams summer like a fresh sweet corn chowder! This quick and easy straight-off-the-cobb recipe will have you singing its praises well into the fall and the winter months. It’s substantial, yet light enough that you won’t need a nap after eating a bowl (even a really big one)! And […]