Ingredient (TX): Soups, Stews & Broths
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New England Fish Chowder
A simple, hearty New England fish chowder—bacon, potatoes, milk and lemon—made from “whatever fish is cheapest” and good stock. It’s the kind of soup that eats like a meal, and tastes like the kitchens we lived in.
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Mushroom and Miso Soup
A quiet, savoury soup built on mushrooms and light miso. Simple to make, gently warming, and deeply comforting — this is the kind of everyday dish that rewards patience rather than fuss.
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Rosemary’s Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is built on two simple ideas: slow simmering and contact. Using lots of small pieces—like chicken wings—gives the water more surface area to work with, while a gentle simmer allows collagen to melt into the stock. The result is a rich, savoury liquid with real body, made quietly and without fuss.
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Mushroom stock
Mushroom stock is my favourite quiet kitchen habit: mushroom stems and a few pieces of kombu gently simmered for twenty minutes, then bottled and kept in the fridge. It’s not a bold broth—just an easy way to add a splash of umami to soups, grains, sauces, and anything that needs a little extra depth.
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Pork and Cider Stew
This is one of my favourite dish for cold winter nights. A slow-cooked stew of pork, mushrooms, garlic, apples and woody spices. It’s full of umami and fills the kitchen with a wonderfully nurturing and warming smell.
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Julia Child’s Bouillabaisse
Excerpted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. Copyright © 1961 by Alfred A. Knopf. Reprinted with permission from the publisher Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc. as part of the JC100 Celebration.