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Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• corn
• shallot
• vegetable broth
• heavy cream
• sea salt
• chili oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté corn and shallots in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and cream, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove 6 tablespoons of corn from the soup and set aside.
3. 3 Puree soup in an electric blender or by using an immersion blender; pass through a sieve back into the pot.
4. 4 Season soup with cayenne pepper and sea salt; add reserved corn kernels and heat until warmed through.
5. 5 Divide soup among four bowls and drizzle with chili oil.

By chefdavidgeisser

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• sweet potato
• chicken broth
• brown sugar
• salt
• nutmeg
• black pepper
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
2. 2 Bake sweet potatoes directly on the rack in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
3. 3 Peel sweet potatoes and place flesh in a blender. Purée in batches with chicken broth, using enough broth so it blends smoothly. Transfer puréed mixture to a large saucepan.
4. 4 Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream.

By ZOEMC

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• black bean
• chicken broth
• jalapeno pepper
• chili powder
• cumin
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Drain black beans, rinse well, and place into a slow cooker. Add chicken broth and jalapeño peppers. Season with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce.
2. 2 Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking for 2 more hours.

By TOOBUSY2

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• garlic
• red onion
• turkey sausage
• russet potato
• seasoning salt
• black pepper
• evaporated milk
• butter
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 In a blender or food processor, puree garlic and onion. Heat garlic and onion puree with Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until sausage is no longer pink.
2. 2 Transfer the sausage mixture to a large soup pot. Add potatoes and water to cover. Stir in the seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender. when potatoes are done, stir in the butter, evaporated milk and parsley. Cook long enough for the butter to melt. Serve hot with bread or crackers.

By Pam V

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• leek
• salt
• chicken broth
• black pepper
• sugar snap pea
• mint
• creme fraiche
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Pour olive oil into a large pot, set over medium heat, and add leeks to hot oil. Season leeks with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour chicken broth into leeks; bring to a boil. Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2. 2 Stir peas into boiling broth mixture and add 2 mint leaves. Bring back to a boil and cook until peas are bright green and have started to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Turn off heat; use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables into a large blender, leaving liquid in pot. Pour half the liquid from the pot into the blender, place a folded towel on the blender lid, and pulse a few times to chop vegetables. Blend at high speed to puree vegetables. Add remaining liquid from pot to blender and liquefy the soup until smooth.
4. 4 Pour soup from blender into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and use a spatula to push soup through the strainer, leaving the tough fibrous material behind.
5. 5 Cool soup to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
6. 6 Season cold soup with salt and adjust cayenne pepper. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Spoon creme fraiche into a plastic squeeze bottle and squeeze the creme fraiche over the top of the soup in a loose spiral. Use a skewer to pull the spiral into flower petal shapes, starting from the middle and quickly pulling the skewer through the creme to make pointed petal shapes. Serve garnished with strips of fresh mint.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• garlic
• chicken broth
• cauliflower
• salt
• black pepper
• asparagus
• nasturtium petal
• asparagus tip

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir chicken broth, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into garlic. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir 2 pounds asparagus into cauliflower mixture and increase heat to high. Cook until asparagus is tender but still bright green, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth; season with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with flower petals and diced asparagus tips.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• sweet potato
• chicken broth
• orange liqueur
• half-and-half
• nutmeg
• ginger
• cinnamon
• salt
• black pepper
• pecan

Instructions

1. 1 Put sweet potatoes into a large pot. Pour chicken broth over the sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, stir orange liqueur into the boiling broth, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
2. 2 Puree the sweet potatoes with the broth using an immersion blender until smooth.
3. 3 Stir half-and-half, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper into the pureed sweet potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pecans in the hot skillet until fragrant.
5. 5 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with toasted pecans.

By Ann

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• vegetable stock
• lager
• salt
• black pepper
• potato
• heavy cream
• leek
• garlic
• thyme
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vegetable stock and lager in a stock pot; season with salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook potatoes in the simmering stock mixture until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. 2 Stir cream, leek, garlic, and thyme into the stock mixture; bring to a boil, return heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer another 10 minutes.
3. 3 Sprinkle cayenne pepper into the soup. Melt cheese into the soup 1 cup at a time while blending with an immersion blender until smooth.

By Laurel Leamon

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• cucumber
• vegetable broth
• milk
• soy sauce
• curry powder
• parsley
• red pepper flakes
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until very soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in cucumbers, vegetable broth, milk, soy sauce, curry powder, parsley, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
2. 2 Fill a blender halfway with hot soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to purée until creamy yet slightly grainy. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.

By Chelsea

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• onion
• salt
• chicken broth
• water
• asparagus
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• heavy cream
• heavy cream
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 To make the asparagus soup: Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and salt; cook and stir until onion is soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Pour chicken broth and water into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4 Carefully add asparagus pieces into simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until asparagus is just tender and still bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. 5 Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
6. 6 Turn heat to low. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust salt to taste. Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup.
7. 7 If you want to make a cream topping for garnishing: Place 1/4 cup cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Whisk until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
8. 8 Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a spoonful of prepared cream on top of each serving and swirl to form a random design.
9. 9 Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest and cayenne pepper, if desired.
10. 10 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• butternut squash
• curry powder
• salt
• cumin
• half-and-half
• honey
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened and browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in broth, butternut squash, curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. 4 Stir in half-and-half and honey. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
5. 5 Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with a sour cream dollop.

By Marci Stohon

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• garlic
• kosher salt
• butternut squash
• chicken broth
• maple syrup
• cider vinegar
• creme fraiche
• chive
• butter
• sage leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Start the soup: Drizzle olive oil into large roasting pan. Add onion, carrots, garlic cloves, and a big pinch of salt; toss until vegetables are coated in oil. Place squash halves onto the chopped vegetables with the cut sides facing up. Sprinkle squash with additional salt.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow vegetables to cool a bit.
4. 4 While the vegetables are cooling, make the brown butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When butter foams and starts to turn golden brown, reduce the heat to low. When butter turns from golden to a light, nutty brown, remove from the heat and immediately stir in sage leaves.
5. 5 Finish the soup: Scoop out squash flesh and place into a large stockpot with remaining roasted vegetables. Stir in chicken broth, brown butter mixture, and maple syrup. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and slowly simmer to blend flavors, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the heat.
6. 6 Blend with an immersion blender until very smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining fibrous bits.
7. 7 If soup seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Stir in cider vinegar, a pinch of salt if needed, and cayenne pepper. Garnish each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche and chopped chives.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• garlic
• onion
• cumin
• coriander
• vegetable stock
• potato
• chickpea
• heavy cream
• tahini
• corn meal
• spinach
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Season with cumin and coriander.
2. 2 Add vegetable stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
3. 3 In a small bowl, blend heavy cream, tahini, and cornmeal. Mix into the soup.
4. 4 Stir spinach into the soup. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Continue to cook until spinach is heated through.

By Dale Penny

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• potato
• sour cream
• asparagus
• vegetable broth
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• mushroom
• garlic
• white wine
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place the potatoes into a small pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the potatoes and transfer to a bowl; add the sour cream and mash lightly; scrape into the bowl of a blender.
3. 3 Cut asparagus into 3 parts: woody ends, tips, and center pieces.
4. 4 Combine the woody ends of the asparagus with the vegetable broth in a stockpot; bring to a boil and cook until the woody ends are tender. Remove woody ends with a slotted spoon and discard.
5. 5 Remove 2 tablespoons broth to a bowl with the asparagus tips. Transfer remainder of stock to blender with the potatoes.
6. 6 Chop the middle segments of the asparagus.
7. 7 Heat olive oil in a skillet over low-heat; cook and stir the chopped asparagus, chopped onion, and 2 crushed cloves garlic in the hot oil until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Add to the broth in the blender, reserving oil in the skillet.
8. 8 Blend the mixture in the blender on high until smooth and creamy; return to the stockpot.
9. 9 Cook and stir the sliced mushrooms and 1 crushed garlic clove in the remaining oil over medium-low heat until the mushrooms soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the white wine; cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the mushroom mixture into the soup.
10. 10 Heat the asparagus tips and broth in the microwave for 2 minutes; stir into the soup.
11. 11 Season the soup with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

By Lucia D

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• russet potato
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• chicken broth
• rosemary
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add potatoes, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh rosemary)until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• beet
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• caraway seed
• chicken broth
• dill
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add beets, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beets are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh dill) until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• cream cheese
• milk
• garlic
• cream of mushroom soup
• corn
• potato
• green onion
• carrot
• parsley
• black pepper
• shrimp
• bay scallop
• crabmeat
• calamari tube
• clam

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, and garlic in a large pot over low heat; cook and stir until blended, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Mix in condensed soup, undrained corn, remaining 1 cup milk, potatoes, green onions, carrots, parsley, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. 4 Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, without letting the chowder boil.
5. 5 Add shrimp, scallops, crab, calamari, and clams; cook until seafood is opaque, about 10 minutes.

By MyVintageMommy

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• sweet potato
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• ginger
• nutmeg
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• peanut

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering. Add sweet potatoes, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add ginger, nutmeg and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• turnip bulb
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• paprika
• thyme
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• shallot crisps

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add turnips, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until turnips are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• peanut oil
• onion
• ginger root
• garlic
• fenugreek seed
• red lentil
• butternut squash
• cilantro
• water
• coconut milk
• tomato paste
• curry powder
• nutmeg
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek; cook and stir until onion is tender.
2. 2 Add lentils, squash, and cilantro, then stir in water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.

By LabelleChef

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil
• bacon
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• salt
• black pepper
• cumin
• thyme
• black beluga lentil
• chicken broth
• bay leaf
• flat-leaf parsley
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon in hot oil until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, carrots, celery, and salt; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with black pepper, cumin, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
2. 2 Pour lentils into bacon mixture and stir until completely coated in rendered bacon fat. Add chicken broth and bay leaf; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook, adding more chicken broth as needed, until lentils are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. 3 Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir in 3 tablespoons parsley.
4. 4 Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle remaining parsley over top, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• turnip
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• chicken stock
• bay leaf
• honey
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• coriander
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the butternut squash, turnips, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables just begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.
2. 2 Transfer the vegetables to simmering stock, and add the bay leaf, honey, pepper, nutmeg, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Continue simmering until all the vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

By Rosemary Stanley

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• cauliflower
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• ginger
• turmeric
• saffron
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• sea scallop

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add cauliflower, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add ginger, turmeric, saffron and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• russet potato
• cauliflower
• chicken broth
• water
• heavy cream
• bacon
• breadcrumb
• parmesan cheese
• flat-leaf parsley
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute. Stir in potato, cauliflower, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower is tender and potatoes are easily smashed against the side of the saucepan, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Purée soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce heat to low; season with cayenne pepper and salt. Pour in cream and stir until warmed. Season soup with more salt if needed.
3. 3 Cook and stir bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving grease in the skillet.
4. 4 Toss bread crumbs in bacon grease in the skillet and cook over low heat until toasted and crisp. Stir in cheese and continue to cook until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in bacon, parsley, and lemon zest; toss to coat.
5. 5 Serve soup garnished with bacon gremolata over the top.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• broccoli
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• mustard
• basil
• oregano
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add broccoli, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add mustard, basil, oregano, and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• corn
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• cumin
• chicken broth
• cilantro
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• corn chip
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add frozen corn, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add cumin and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh cilantro) until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.) Strain through a colander (the corn kernels don't puree).
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• cinnamon
• ginger
• clove
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• apple chips

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add butternut squash, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• sea salt
• ginger
• turmeric
• paprika
• basil
• cinnamon
• chili powder
• basil
• water
• lentil
• garlic
• turnip
• carrot
• spinach
• potato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the potatoes, spinach, carrots, turnips, garlic, and lentils in a slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover.
2. 2 In a bowl, stir the fresh basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dried basil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, sea salt, and black pepper; stir into the slow cooker.
3. 3 Cover the cooker, and cook on High for 8 hours.

By CJ

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• sour cream
• green onion
• lime juice
• red chile
• sambal paste
• green onion
• black pepper
• water
• black bean
• salt
• cumin
• oregano
• chicken broth
• garlic
• onion
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
2. 2 Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
3. 3 Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
4. 4 Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
5. 5 Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
6. 6 Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
7. 7 Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• cranberry
• hazelnut
• pepper
• salt
• milk
• half-and-half
• chicken broth
• allspice
• cardamom
• ginger
• garlic
• sugar
• butter
• onion
• parsnip
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add parsnips, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add ginger, cardamom, allspice and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By Allrecipes Member