soups stews
Chicken Stew with Quince
Chicken simmered with sugar-caramelized quince wedges in a light, roux-thickened broth, lightly seasoned with white pepper.
Total time: 75 min
Servings: 4-6
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Soups & Stews
39 recipes in this category
Hearty soups and comforting stews inspired by traditional, time-tested recipes.
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Beef Broth with Stuffed Dough Dumplings
Rich beef bone broth simmered with golden pan-fried dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground beef, finished with a light roux and fresh lemon juice.
Total time: 215 min
Servings: 6
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Cheese and Spinach Soup
A hearty soup of leek, spinach, and aged sheep's cheese, thickened with a paprika roux and finished with carefully tempered eggs.
Total time: 80 min
Servings: 10-12
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Vegetarian Janija
A traditional meatless janija stew: onions softened in olive oil, then simmered with garlic, herbs, tomato, and potato until rich and tender.
Total time: 65 min
Servings: 4-6
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Sour Cabbage Brine Soup with Leek
A tangy, probiotic-rich cold soup made from fermented sauerkraut brine, served with leek, crushed red pepper, and olive oil.
Total time: 10 min
Servings: 4
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Turkey Giblet Soup
A deeply savory turkey soup made from the whole bird's offal and bony cuts, enriched with a classic egg-and-yogurt liaison and finished with browned butter.
Total time: 110 min
Servings: 4
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Mussel Pilaf
Mussels steamed open in white wine and herbs, their broth absorbed into saffron rice — a one-pot Adriatic coastal dish, light and deeply flavoured.
Total time: 50 min
Servings: 4
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Meat Dumplings with Rice
Small dumplings of minced beef, rice, and fresh parsley, simmered until tender and added to hearty soups with a thick gravy.
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 20-25 dumplings
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Ragout Soup
Delicate veal and chicken soup with pale roux and a creamy egg-lemon finish, richer than simple chicken soup thanks to its smooth, unfried gravy.
Total time: 110 min
Servings: 4-5