Soups 4/6

Tommy Centola

May 23, 20161 min read

Garlic Soup

Most people don’t think of soup in May. However, we have been going thru an unusual cold span in Arkansas. So, I whipped up this soup...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 7, 20162 min read

Creole Fish Chowder from Brigtsen’s

Brigtsen’s is celebrating their 30 anniversary this year. Frank Brigtsen is a genius when it comes to the kitchen. He apprenticed under...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 18, 20161 min read

Crawfish Chowder

Here is another delicious crawfish dish for a cold day. I have always enjoyed a good clam chowder. So, here is the Cajun answer to clam...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 15, 20161 min read

Crawfish Stew

Crawfish season is starting to hit its stride. It has been a early season this year due to a mild winter. However, it is still cold here...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 1, 20161 min read

Bisque of Three Shellfish with Shoepeg Corn from John Folse

Here is a soup that John Folse demonstrated at the 2005 Chef’s Charity for Children 18 (21-25 count) Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 28, 20161 min read

St. Michael’s Lentil Soup from Chris Keragergiou

Here is another soup from the Chef’s Charity. It was demonstrated in 1995 by chef Chris Keragergiou. 12 ounces Bacon, diced 1 pound...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 25, 20161 min read

Sweet Potato and Smoked Duck Soup from Warren Leruth

As I look out my window, I see a blanket of snow. Of course, my food thoughts turn to soup. On a day like today, soup really hits the...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 11, 20161 min read

Mirliton & Shrimp Soup from Versailles

Traditionally, the Chef’s Charity for Children is held on the second Tuesday in January. This year it has been moved to March. I will be...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 24, 20152 min read

Oyster and Parsley Chowder with Parmesan Tuiles from Emeril

Here is another recipe from Emeril’s Creole Christmas cookbook. Oysters and Christmas go hand in hand. This great soup is a perfect...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 3, 20151 min read

Oyster Stew from Emeril

With Thanksgiving over, my thoughts turn to oysters. Right around Thanksgiving, oysters start their season. I know that oysters are good...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 30, 20151 min read

Shrimp Bisque

Hopefully, here in Arkansas, we are going thru our last cold snap of the season. So naturally, the thought of soup came to mind. Here is...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 5, 20151 min read

New Potato and Oyster Chowder from Emeril

With is still being cold here, this soup will hit the mark. Oyster soup has been around New Orleans for a long time. With this recipe,...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 19, 20151 min read

Stracciatella Soup (Rag Soup) from La Riviera

As I am typing this on 2/15, we are getting ready for sleet and possible snow. So far we have dodged snow this winter. Here is a soup...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 26, 20152 min read

Oyster Dome Soup from Palace Cafe

This week, I will post two Oyster Recipes from The Palace Café. Palace Café was opened as a casual branch of Commander’s Palace. It is...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 13, 20141 min read

Sweet Potato Soup from Austin Leslie

With the temperatures outside in the 30’s all day, my thoughts turn to soup. Here is a recipe from the late Austin Leslie using one of...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 6, 20141 min read

Creole Onion Soup from Brennan’s

Here is another one from the old Brennan’s. Will it make the cut for the new menu? 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter 1 large Onion, thinly sliced...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 3, 20141 min read

Oyster Eggplant Soup from Mr. B’s

Looking out of my window, I see ice hanging from the trees and bushes. With it still being so cold, I thought another soup recipe would...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 30, 20142 min read

Shrimp Bisque from Arnaud’s

In 1918, a colorful, French wine salesman named Arnaud Cazenave opened the grand New Orleans restaurant that bears his name with a...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 27, 20141 min read

Roasted Garlic Soup from Mr. B’s Bistro

Southern Louisiana is bracing for possible snow for the second time in a week. In Arkansas, we are not expecting to get above freezing...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 23, 20141 min read

Sweet Potato and Andouille Soup from Palace Cafe

Today here in Arkansas, the temperature is not getting above freezing. So how does one warm up? This soup from Palace Cafe hits the spot....

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