#soup

#soup

Most people have a favorite comfort food, a dish they turn to for relief after a long, tough week, or just to warm their belly on a cold winter day. Celebrity chefs are no exception. From tried-and-true comfort classics like grilled cheese with tomato soup, mashed potatoes with gravy, or butter noodles, to less common picks like cherrystone clams, celebrity chef comfort food has no rules as long as it's soothing.

Simple as they are to make, and hearty when they're made just right, sometimes, the flavor of your soup just falls a bit flat. If you just so happen to have this secret ingredient handy, no matter what it is that's cooking on the stove - be it a hearty minestrone or a chicken noodle soup - you can fix its flavor in a pinch. It's called kombu, and it's one heck of an umami powerhouse.

It's sweet and savory. The corn gives this recipe a delicious natural sweetness. To balance it, I add celery, Old Bay seasoning, onion, garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika. I love this sweet and savory combination of ingredients!

The ditalini pasta is a delicious addition to this simple soup, complemented by peas, pancetta, and fresh herbs to elevate its flavor.

In 1895, Campbell's introduced its first jarred soup, Beefsteak Tomato, revolutionizing convenience for home cooks by offering ready-to-heat options, making meal prep simpler.