35 recipes in this category
Hearty soups and comforting stews inspired by traditional, time-tested recipes.
A thrifty Central European peasant soup made from young spinach roots, smoked bacon, and a garlic-soured milk finish. Nothing wasted, everything flavored.
A traditional Bulgarian spring delicacy — garden snails slow-cooked with onion and olive oil into a delicate, clear broth.
A delicate seasonal mushroom soup thickened with a light roux, finished with egg yolk, sour cream, and a squeeze of lemon.
A rich, golden Central European beef soup with carrot-colored broth, served with semolina or liver dumplings. Hearty, clear, and deeply flavorful.
A thick, rustic stew of blanched nettles, tender potato, aromatic white cheese and eggs — earthy, nourishing, and deeply traditional.
A silky Bulgarian spinach soup finished with tempered egg yolks, lemon, and sour milk — nourishing, tangy, and very simple.
Rich, restorative soup made from beef or veal tongue, thickened with grains and finished with sour cream and lemon juice.
A frugal Central European staple — beer and water enriched with egg yolks and sugar, finished with crisp fried bread. A technique that still works.