Shafoot (Cold Yogurt Soup Over Flatbread)
In Yemen, shafoot is traditionally prepared during Ramadan, and in Israel, some adopted it as a Shavuot dish
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Shechamandy (Georgian Meat and Herb Soup)
“Master Chef” finalist Itai Dagan grew up on the flavors of Georgian cooking and today skillfully balances tradition with culinary innovation. He joined us for the “House Pot,” a lunch series at Cafe Asif where he made this stew. “I remember Fridays at home when my mother’s Georgian soup [shechamandy] would fill the house withContinue reading “Shechamandy (Georgian Meat and Herb Soup)”
Persian Soup with Crispy Rice Dumplings
“Herbs, stews, and Persian lime are part of his and my DNA — and, of course, rice. This dish is a tribute to my father’s 90th birthday.”
Cabbage and Short Rib Soup
Smoky, deeply savory, and warming, this hearty soup comes from cookbook author June Hersh’s grandmother, Rose Feiss, who immigrated with her family as a child from Minsk, Russia, to the United States. It’s filled with sauerkraut, fall-apart tender short ribs and slices of beef hotdogs. According to Russian culinary scholar Darra Goldstein, this soup isContinue reading “Cabbage and Short Rib Soup”
Homemade Couscous with Soup
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. “If I die, let it be at a party like this,” Limor Vaknin Permuter wrote to her sister, Vered Abotbol, in a text message about a month before sheContinue reading “Homemade Couscous with Soup”
Broccoli Soup with Pasta and Anchovy
When the Jews lived in the Roman ghetto, they weren’t allowed to buy large fish, so they made do with smaller ones like anchovies and sardines, explains Sara Pavoncello, a historian and tour guide who grew up right near the famed Jewish ghetto. Those ingredients continue to play a large role in Roman Jewish cuisine,Continue reading “Broccoli Soup with Pasta and Anchovy”
Yemenite Chicken Soup
Jinky Bolivar had promised to make this Yemenite chicken soup for her partner Gilad Kfir. He was murdered on October 7, before their daughter was born and before Jinky could make the soup. She shared the recipe with us for “A Place at the Table.”
Tomato Soup with Dumplings and Rakott Káposzta (Hungarian Casserole)
Ravit Berdichesky, whose son Itay and daughter-in-law Hadar were murdered on October 7 shared their favorite recipes for tomato soup and a Hungarian meat pie.
Red Lentil and Barley Soup
Sigal Hayak from Moshav Hosen inherited this red lentil and barley recipe from her mother. It’s a favorite of kids, including her own
Bulgur Keftas (Kubbeh) Stuffed with Chicken
Valerie Chen learned to make this Kurdish soup with chicken-filled bulgur dumplings from a neighbor on Moshav Manot by the Lebanon border.
Beet Ash (Persian Soup)
A recipe for Persian soup that Jasmin from Sderot cooks every winter- a hearty stew thickened by the rice and meatballs in it
Winter in a Bowl: Soup Recipes for Cold Days
When it’s cold outside, soup is more than just a nutritious steaming meal.
Recipes for Cozy Winter Days
This is the time to linger in the kitchen over long simmering broths and stews and savor hearty local fare.
This is the time to linger in the kitchen over long simmering broths and stews and savor hearty local fare.
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
A recipe for Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup to break the fast. In this version with chicken and herbs that give it a deeper flavor
Yemenite Chicken Soup
Recipe by the singer Shai Tsabri for Yemenite chicken soup seasoned with black Hawayej as it is usually prepared in his family
Miso Black Bean Soup with Chicken Meatballs
Hila Alpert’s recipe for juicy chicken meatballs seasoned with ginger cooked in black bean soup with spinach and miso.
Shchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)
A rich and tasty version for Shchi – a traditional Russian cabbage soup.
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Chicken Soup With Kreplach
Hagit Bilia, who is more known as Liza Panelim, shares her aunt’s recipe for chicken soup with kreplach.
Moroccan Fava Bean Soup With Harissa
This simple fava bean soup with harissa from Ron Arazi’s family is perfect for a meal in the Sukkah. Serve it with fresh pita for dipping.
Zom (Yemenite Yogurt Soup)
This Yemenite yogurt soup comes together quickly, making it an ideal recipe for a quick weeknight meal or to break the Yom Kippur fast.
Shifteh Berenji (Persian Soup with Prune-Stuffed Meatballs)
Chef Ayala Hodak’s recipes for shifteh berenji, a meatball-laden soup, brings together Persian limes, bunches of fresh herbs, and prunes.
Hen Soup with Galuska Dumplings
Growing up on a homestead in northern Minnesota, Julia Silverberg Nemeth’s family had chicken soup every Friday. The recipe hinted at a secret her family kept from her — she was Jewish.
Moroccan Harira Soup
Baker Rinat Tzadok’s family makes this Moroccan soup loaded with chickpeas, lentils, and tomatoes to break the Yom Kippur fast.
Arab Red Lentil Soup
Palestinian lentil soup, spiced with cumin and served with lashings of lemon juice, has become a symbol of home cooking.
Nechama Rivlin’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Ashkenazi chicken soup is an integral part of Israeli cuisine. Add pasta and a few pieces of vegetables for a classic chicken noodle soup.
Kubbeh Hamusta
Writer Sherri Ansky describes kubbeh hamusta, a sour soup with meat-filled dumplings, as “a Friday noon-time delicacy.”
Shish Barak (Dumplings Poached in Yogurt)
Jaffa-born cook Nadir Abu-Seif learned how to prepare this dish of meat-filled dumplings poached in yogurt from her father.
Smat (Arab Lentil Soup With Noodles)
This dish of thick yellow split peas (or lentils) with wide egg noodles is an essential part of Jaffa’s Arabic cuisine.
Chicken Pot-au-Feu
“I want to return boiled chicken back to its former glory,” says chef Israel Aharoni. In this recipe, he puts his spin on a French classic.
Local Bouillabaisse
Purists, like chef Assaf Doctor, prepare this soup only when the sea offers rascasse fish. Thankfully, there’s another approach.
Sour Chickpea Soup with Semolina Dumplings
The Jerusalem soup pot merges influences from the Arab cuisine of the Greater Syria region with others introduced by Jewish communities.