How Readers Cooked Our January 2014 Cover Recipe
If you're suffering through a polar vortex, an illness that's confined you to the couch, or simply have the winter blues, the mere sight of a steaming bowl of soup probably warms you up. Given those circumstances, it's really no surprise that our January cover recipe, Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup, has been so popular with our readers. But weather and sickness aside, there's something to be said for this impossibly flavorful elixir, not just because it's restorative, but also because it's fast (it only takes an hour!) and incredibly easy to make. See how it came out for these readers.
1/11Foxes Love Lemons
"My very favorite thing about this soup was the depth of flavor of the broth…You couldn’t really detect a cumin flavor in the end result, but all of the ingredients worked in perfect harmony to make the broth one of the most delicious substances ever. Do try out this recipe on a cold winter day and let me know what you think of it." Check it out at Foxes Love Lemons
2/11Andrew Belle
"Saw this on Bon Appetit the other night. Had to have it." Check it out at Andrew Belle
3/11Everyday Maven
"This is a hearty winter soup that is filling enough for a meal and can be eaten with chopsticks. It is a tad bit spicy (hence the name), so not exactly good for kids but if you are craving a warm, satisfying bowl of Asian soup without any crap ingredients, make this ASAP!" Check it out at Everyday Maven
4/11CowTown Chow
"This recipe is a spicy pork and rice noodle soup with mustard greens. It’s soul warming, filling, and at only 375 calories per bowl, it won’t wreck you if you are trying to watch what you eat." Check it out at CowTown Chow
5/11Queen Jeanne's Cuisine
"It looked so delicious I couldn’t wait to make it. It did not disappoint. Staying true to my nature, I changed it up a bit to suit my tastes and urge you to do the same. It can be made with mustard greens, beet greens, kale, spinach or turnip greens…This is now on regular rotation in this household and I think you may adopt it as such in yours." Check it out at Queen Jeanne's Cuisine
6/11Flavorful Journey
"I loved the flavor of the broth! The crushed peppercorns and red pepper flakes provided some heat, but not enough to detract from the other ingredients in the dish; rather, they gave an inherent sharpness to the broth. The garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce rounded out the broth, providing depth...Perfect for a winter night, where all you want to do is hide away from the elements! This dish will be one of my go-to comfort foods this winter, and is a great way to eat more greens. If you want a healthy dish for the New Year, try out this spicy pork and mustard green soup." Check it out at Flavorful Journey
7/11Veggies by Candlelight
"The allure of the picture proved worthwhile…the final product a lovely… hearty…and flavorful winter soup…unexpected for such a simple recipe. Not to mention easy. The spices...I was worried…but they were just fine ... none overpowering the others…adding a beautiful depth of flavor to this Asian inspired broth." Check it out at Veggies by Candlelight
8/11Fresh & Foodie
"During a winter like this, you just need an extra boost to push your body into comfortable temperature range. This soup, on the cover of Bon Appétit’s January issue, is the perfect thing. Hot, spicy broth layered with pork, mustard greens, scallions and rice noodles. Perfectly slurpable and oh-so enjoyable going down — your cold body will thank you." Check it out at Fresh & Foodie
9/11m's belly
"The flavor is awesome too, the usage of crushed cumin seeds really lends a warmth to the dish, and the heat from the chili flakes will clear your nose on a congested day. A perfect bowl to help you gear up for today’s cold and snowy elements! Don’t forget to collect accolades. Sometimes the accolades are given in a slurping-the-bowl-in-your-face kind of way." Check it out at m's belly
10/11Fresh Love Daily
"Luckily we prepared for this weather with a big batch of delicious hot soup—warm in temperature and warm with spice. It's guaranteed to improve circulation and decrease chill factor in extreme ice cap-like situations." Check it out at Fresh Love Daily
