Best 8 Ina Garten Soup Recipes

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Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, is acclaimed for her exceptional culinary skills and enticing recipes. Her fame as a food writer, television personality, and restaurateur has made her a trusted source for home cooks seeking delectable dishes. In this article, we will explore Ina Garten's remarkable soup recipes, embarking on a journey of flavors that span diverse cuisines and styles. From her classic Chicken Soup with Lemon and Dill to her innovative Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, we will delve into the secrets behind her culinary magic, unveiling the techniques and ingredients that make her soups so extraordinary.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED POTATO LEEK SOUP (INA GARTEN BACK TO BASICS)



Roasted Potato Leek Soup (Ina Garten Back to Basics) image

This recipe is for a great soup by the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten in her new book Back to Basics. The secret is the crunchy shallots so make sure to try making them as well. See recipe #412840 as well for that- well worth it. Enjoy ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks)
1/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
1/2 cup dry white wine, plus extra for serving
6 -7 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
3/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces creme fraiche
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra (to garnish)
crispy shallot (see under separate Crispy Shallots ( Ina Garten Back to Basics) Crisy Shallots for it ) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the potatoes and leeks on a sheet pan in a single layer. Add the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning them with a spatula a few times during cooking, until very tender. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Roast for 4-5 more minutes, until the arugula is wilted. Remove the pan from the oven and place over two burners. Stir in the wine and 1 cup of the chicken stock and cook over low heat, scraping up any crispy roasted bits sticking to the pan.
  • In batches, transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor fitted with the steel blade, adding the pan liquid and about 5 cups of the chicken stock to make a puree. Pour the puree into a large pot or Dutch oven. Continue to puree the vegetables in batches until they're all done and combined in the large pot. Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 cups of stock to make a thick soup. Add the cream, cream fraiche, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and check the seasonings.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the soup gently and whisk in 2 tablespoons white wine and the Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with an extra grating of Parmesan cheese and Crispy Shallots, if using.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP INA GARTEN



Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Ina Garten image

I love soup, but never really liked tomato soup out of the can. This totally changed it for me. It's from the Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (with their juice)
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 quart chicken stock or 1 quart water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 c olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
  • In an 8 quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 T olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minute Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock.
  • Add the oven roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minute Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade.
  • Taste for seasonings.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 1440.5, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 8.7

INA GARTEN'S LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP(VEGETARIANIZED)



Ina Garten's Lentil Vegetable Soup(Vegetarianized) image

From the Barefoot Contessa show To Go, then tweeked just a leeetle to make it vegetarian. It is warming and rib sticking good. Yum! Sometimes in a pinch, I use ketchp instead of tomato paste, but you could also add a can of Rotel tomatoes instead(use about 1/2 cup less broth). If you like, change it up a little bit and add 4 cups of potatoes. If you cook it a few days earlier then you intend on serving it, it will taste even better and thicken. Freeze the leftovers in quart containers to thaw out later for a quick dinner. I think this would also be good with some soy chorizo added.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb french green lentil (or brown)
4 cups yellow onions, diced small (3 large onions)
4 cups leeks, white part only, diced small (2-3 leeks-if I don't have I use scallions-about 8, the green and white parts-could also use shallots)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced small (optional)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt (if you use regular salt, use less, about 1 1/2 tsp)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (go easy at first-you can always add more, but you cant' take it away)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin (some like to use curry powder or chili powder for a change)
3 cups small diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups small diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts vegetable stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 -2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or red wine)
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large stockpot(7 qt.) on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, red peppers, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
  • Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock, tomato paste, and lentils and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour(or a little more to taste), until the lentils are cooked through.
  • Check the seasonings.
  • Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
  • Good served with a salad and popovers!

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (INA GARTEN'S RECIPE)



Chicken Noodle Soup (Ina Garten's Recipe) image

I made this out of my Barefoot Contessa cookbook yesterday, with just a few changes. I'm offering it here as written, since Ina knows best :) The changes I made were using Turkey carcus for the broth and picking off the turkey meat to add back to the soup. I also added 2 sliced green onions and cooked the veggies longer so they'd be soft. I don't like my veggies crunchy in soup. Delicious and flavorful; you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken breast, bone in, skin on
olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 quarts homemade chicken stock
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup medium-diced carrot (3 carrots)
2 cups wide egg noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breast on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until cooked through. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred or dice the chicken meat.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large pot and add the celery, carrots, and noodles. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are cooked.
  • Add the cooked chicken meat and parsley and heat through. Season to taste and serve.
  • *I use Goodman's wide egg noodles.

FRENCH ONION SOUP (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN



French Onion Soup (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten image

My cousin Susan and I agree that most good cooks tend to make a recipe their own. For example, when Susan and I make Applesauce cake with the whiskey icing, I leave out the raisins while Susan opts for mixed dried fruit. When I get in from work, I don't want to even THINK about having to concoct some chef-worthy meal. I just want it to taste like one using the ingredients I have on hand...haha!! This soup is tasty and great for a cold and rainy weekend. Go for it! And while you're going for it remember to make it your own. Do you prefer provolone or mozzarella to parmesano reggiano? Want a few more spices like a touch of celery seed or a dash of garlic? Experiment! I'd love to hear how it comes out for you and what you did to make it "your own"! Now for my notes on this one: I can't find veal stock in the grocery store...well not that I looked for it. I dislike veal intensely so I double up on the beef stock instead. Also, experiment with the onions for flavor variations. Honestly, Vadalia's have a different taste from reds and yellows. For your first time, try to select onions that you would feel comfortable putting on your tuna fish sandwich. Something with a slight sweetness to it but a bit of tang as well.

Provided by Adrienne in Reister

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pot of soup

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups)
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup cognac
1 1/2 cups good dry white wine
4 cups beef stock
4 cups veal stock (or just double up on the beef stock)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, saute the onions with the butter and bay leaf for 20 minutes, until the onions turn a rich golden brown color.
  • Deglaze the pan with the sherry and brandy and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
  • Add the beef and veal stocks plus salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf, taste for salt and pepper, and serve hot with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2144.9, Fat 95.3, SaturatedFat 59.8, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 10635, Carbohydrate 132.7, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 60.8, Protein 25

INA GARTEN'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Ina Garten's Italian Wedding Soup Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by Hapemom

Number Of Ingredients 21

MEATBALLS:
3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 2 cloves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
SOUP:
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots, about 3 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery, about 2 stalks, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
10 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta such as Tubetini or stars
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the meatballs: place the ground chicken, sausage, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino, Parmesan, milk, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork. With a teaspoon, drop 1" to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (You should have about 40 meatballs. They don't have to be perfectly round.) Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside. In the meantime, for the soup: heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken stock and wine and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Add the fresh dill and then the meatballs to the soup and simmer for 1 minute. Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, until the spinach is just wilted. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with extra grated Parmesan.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP & CURRY CONDIMENTS (INA GARTEN'S)



ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP & CURRY CONDIMENTS (INA GARTEN'S) image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Side     Thanksgiving     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Squash     Fall     Winter     Potluck

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Soup:
3 to 4 pounds butternut squash, peeled
and seeded
2 yellow onions
2 McIntosh apples, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 4 cups chicken stock, preferably
homemade
1/2 teaspoon good curry powder
For the Condiments:
Scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and sliced diagonally
Flaked sweetened coconut, lightly toasted
Roasted salted cashews, toasted and chopped
Diced banana

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the butternut squash, onions and apples in 1-inch cubes. Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Divide the squash mixture between 2 sheet pans and spread it in a single layer. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until very tender. Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock to a simmer. When the vegetables are done, put them through a food mill fitted with the medium blade. (Alternatively, you can place the roasted vegetables in batches in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add some of the chicken stock and coarsely puree.) When all of the vegetables are processed, place them in a large pot and add enough chicken stock to make a thick soup. Add the curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings to be sure there's enough salt and pepper to bring out the curry flavor. Reheat and serve hot with condiments either on the side or on top of each serving.

INA GARTEN'S LENTIL SAUSAGE SOUP



INA GARTEN'S LENTIL SAUSAGE SOUP image

Categories     Bean

Yield 8 - 10 4 qts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound French green lentils (recommended: du Puy)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving
4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)
4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Directions In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and drained lentils, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until the lentils are cooked through and tender. Check the seasonings. Add the kielbasa and red wine and simmer until the kielbasa is hot. Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to soup, so feel free to mix and match different ingredients to create your own unique recipes.
  • Make a big batch of soup and freeze the leftovers. This is a great way to have a delicious and healthy meal on hand whenever you need it.
  • Serve soup with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their bowls to their own liking.
  • Enjoy soup all year round. Soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day or cool down on a hot summer day.

Conclusion:

Soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a soup that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a bowl of soup. You won't be disappointed.

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