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Grilled Chicken Vegetable Soup

A nourishing soup built on grilled chicken breast with fresh vegetables in a light broth. Comfort food that feels restorative after a big night out.

VHC 213

Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty Italian soup of pasta and beans with a soffritto base of onion, celery, and carrot. A warming one-pot meal that's pure comfort for the whole family.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Sauteed garlic, onions, and jalapenos simmered with black beans, cumin, and coriander, then partially blended for a thick, rustic texture. A warming, Cuban-inspired soup that delivers bold spice and creamy depth in every spoonful.

Valeries Very Best Gumbo

Valerie's Very Best Gumbo

A deeply flavorful Louisiana gumbo built on a dark roux with andouille and smoked sausage, okra, tomatoes, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Served over rice with scallions and hot sauce.

Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade Chicken Stock

Chicken bones are simmered low and slow for an hour and a half with aromatic vegetables, peppercorns, and bay leaves, then strained into a clear, golden broth. This foundational kitchen staple delivers a depth of flavor that no store-bought version can match, serving as the backbone for soups, sauces, and braises.

Four-Alarm Rib-eye Chili

Four-Alarm Rib-eye Chili

Cubed rib-eye steak is browned and simmered with poblanos, bell peppers, Anaheim peppers, serranos, chipotle puree, lager, pinto and kidney beans, and sweet corn. This multi-pepper, steak-house-quality chili builds serious heat from four different chile varieties while the tender rib-eye makes every bowl feel like an indulgence.

Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo

Quick Rotisserie Chicken Gumbo

A dark roux is built with andouille and kielbasa sausages, celery, onions, bell peppers, okra, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning, then enriched with shredded rotisserie chicken and ladled over steamed rice. This shortcut gumbo delivers authentic Cajun depth and smoky, spicy complexity in a fraction of the time by starting with a store-bought bird.

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque

Lobster shells are simmered with sherry and vegetables to build a rich stock, then pureed with an immersion blender and finished with cream and chunks of tender lobster meat. This luxurious, velvety bisque is a sophisticated soup course perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal.

Cucumber Mint Soup

Mint Cucumber Soup

A chilled, creamy cucumber soup blended with Greek yogurt, sour cream, mint, and garlic. Garnished with diced cucumber, toasted almonds, and a swirl of sour cream for a refreshing starter.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A velvety avgolemono-style soup with orzo and shredded chicken in a rich egg-lemon broth, garnished with fresh dill. A comforting, silky Greek classic that warms the soul with bright citrus flavor in every spoonful.