Soups

Ingredients: 2 tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), plus extra for drizzling 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 inches fresh ginger, grated 6 large carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (optional, for added creaminess) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh sage and toasted pine nuts for garnish Instructions: In a large pot, heat the EVOO over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and grated ginger and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in...

Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin (about 2 pounds) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Fresh oregano, for garnish Small pumpkins hollowed out for serving (optional) Instructions: Start by peeling and seeding the pumpkin. Then, chop it into small cubes. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start...

Ingredients: 4 large onions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cups of beef broth 1 cup of red wine (optional) 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon of sugar Salt and black pepper to taste Baguette slices 1 1/2 cups of grated Gruyère cheese Instructions: Heat the EVOO in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly until they caramelize and turn golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle the sugar over the...

Ingredients: 2 lobster tails, shells removed and meat chopped 2 tablespoons Butter-infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: In a large pot, heat the butter-infused extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly...