Tag: soup

Why is Borscht soup so popular in Hong Kong?

If you are from Russia or any other post-Soviet country, and if you ever visit Hong Kong, you might wonder why Borscht soup is so popular in the restaurants here? And I’m not talking about the Russian or Western restaurants in Hong Kong, but the real local cafés and restaurants here, th...

Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You’re Sick?

Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear to the benefits of chicken soup. In the U.S., the dish is typically made with noodles, but different...

Green, Green, My Soup is Green …

There is nothing nicer than a hearty bowl of soup on a cold Fall or Winter day. The Portuguese specialty called Caldo Verde (Green Soup) seen in the photo above is a favorite of mine. Caldo Verde is a soup made with potatoes and shredded curly Kale (or shredded Collards). It’s pretty easy t...