The final result is a velvety smooth soup with surprising depth of flavor that doesn't mask the sweet potato or accentuate it's sweetness. Instead, this soup highlights the vegetable in a way that will change your mind about sweet potatoes — no matter what you think about them currently.
My relationship with this yogurt soup is a lot like that of John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in the movie Serendipity (I'm Kate Beckinsale in this situation).
A great hot and sour soup is always a delight. First, it hits you with an acidic kick that takes you by surprise. When done well, that kick is balanced with a combination of peppery heat, sharp tartness, and mellow earthiness. When it's not done well it's a gelatinous mess with pucker power.
I love Matzah Ball Soup. The seemingly simple combination of chicken broth and matzah "dumplings" is so comforting and delicious. For my own Matzah Ball Soup recipe I wanted a clear broth, fluffy (not dense) matzah balls with deep flavor, and appropriate garnishes.
Earlier this summer I ordered a dish at a local restaurant with collard greens and kimchi, and it changed my life. I've never had the combination before, but the two are a perfect match.
Pork tenderloin, stuffed with a powerful mixture of fresh sage, rosemary, and garlic and drizzled with velvety smooth pan gravy — these slices of pork were some of the juiciest, most flavorful pieces of meat I've ever had.
This chicken and dumplings is one of the most satisfying things for me to cook because while it does take a little bit of effort, that effort is rewarded tenfold with a soup you'll be both proud to share and selfishly want to keep all for yourself.
