ready in about 45 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • potatoes
Belongs to bramble Hot and Sour Soup 

from cook’s illustrated: To make slicing the pork chop easier, freeze it for 15 minutes. We prefer the distinctive flavor of Chinese black vinegar; look for it in Asian supermarkets. If you can’t find it, a combination of red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar approximates its flavor. This soup is very spicy. For a less spicy soup, omit the chili oil altogether or add only 1 teaspoon.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • soy sauce
  • toasted sesame oil
  • large egg
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • ground white pepper
You might need to buy:
  • large onion
  • garlic
  • Portabella mushrooms
  • vegetable broth
  • French lentils
  • fresh rosemary
  • dried thyme
  • bay leaves
  • ribs celery
  • small or 1 large red potato
  • carrots
  • red wine
You might need to buy:
  • brown lentils
  • ground cloves
  • cinnamon
  • tomato paste
  • brown rice
  • olive oil spray
  • large Vidalia onions
  • raisins
  • pinenuts or slivered almonds
You might need to buy:
  • dark sesame oil
  • garlic
  • natural peanut butter
  • - 3/4 cup hot water
  • soy sauce
  • cider vinegar
  • - 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

The vegetables used in this soup are flexible. Any orange vegetable can be combined with any green … For example, peas or green beans could replace the peppers. Carrots can be used instead of or in addition to the squash or sweet potatoes, etc.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chopped onions
  • crushed garlic
  • chopped celery
  • chopped fresh tomatoes
  • chopped sweet peppers
  • stock or water
  • paprika
  • basil
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne
  • bay leaf
  • tamari
You might need to buy:
  • black beans
  • chickpeas
  • peppermint leaves