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Taste<br />
FOOD FILES<br />
SOUP’S ON!<br />
Spoonfuls of scrumptiousness to warm you up<br />
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ<br />
Butternut Squash Soup<br />
J&G Steakhouse<br />
A perfect wintertime favorite starter, this soup<br />
features full-bodied flavor and a velvety-smooth<br />
texture thanks to a surprisingly simple medley<br />
of freshly pureed butternut squash topped with<br />
earthy, buttery sauteed oyster mushrooms. $10.<br />
www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com.<br />
Lentil Curry Coconut Soup<br />
Phoenix Public Market Cafe<br />
Made with the bold flavors of curry and coconut,<br />
this chunky vegan soup is perfect for spicing<br />
up a chilly day. Lentils round out the dish for<br />
a protein-packed bowl that’s even better when<br />
used to dunk locally baked Noble bread. $4<br />
(cup) or $8 (bowl). www.phxpublicmarket.com.<br />
Green Chili Pork Stew<br />
Salty Sow<br />
The restaurant’s famous recipe is made with<br />
pepper jack cheese, boneless country-style pork<br />
ribs, onions, jalapenos, dried New Mexico green<br />
chiles, and garlic. The sharable dish is served<br />
with warm buttered tortillas and a charred serrano<br />
pepper on top. $10. www.saltysow.com.<br />
Spicy Potato Corn Chowder<br />
Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup<br />
This is a creamy, spicy, veggie-packed chowder<br />
that includes three types of peppers as well<br />
as mashed potatoes, corn, salsa, cilantro and<br />
Southwest spices. You can also add one of<br />
Gadzooks' house-braised meats, including pork<br />
shoulder and bison, to make it even heartier.<br />
$5.50. www.gadzooksaz.com.<br />
PHOTO BY DEBBY WOLVOS<br />
The dip in Valley temperatures during winter months doesn’t warrant ski jackets<br />
or snow tires. It does, however, give you an excuse to dive into hot, hearty<br />
soups – and their history – all month long.<br />
The word soup itself derives from the French word “soupe,” and evidence<br />
of the cold-weather favorite can be found dating back to 20,000 B.C. when<br />
our ancestors used animal hides to help waterproof vessels so they could boil<br />
water needed for the base of their version of soup.<br />
Thankfully, chefs have upgraded both their vessels and recipes over the<br />
years. Here are a variety to try this month.<br />
Onion Soup Gratinee<br />
The Collins Small Batch Kitchen<br />
Available all month long for lunch or dinner,<br />
slow-cooked onions and housemade beef<br />
stock are topped with a crunchy crouton and<br />
bubbling Gruyere cheese, resulting in a savory<br />
bowl of comfort. $8. www.thecollinsaz.com.<br />
Posole Rojo<br />
Crujiente Tacos<br />
Slow-simmered, the Posole Rojo is a spicy kick<br />
with flavorful, warming layers from the charred<br />
tomato and roasted chile-based broth, pork,<br />
hominy, lime, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. $9.<br />
www.crutacos.com.<br />
Azteca Soup<br />
Sierra Bonita Grill<br />
Perfect if you’re feeling under the weather, the<br />
Azteca Soup is like a Mexican version of a classic<br />
chicken noodle soup. A smoky, spicy broth<br />
of chipotles, onions, roasted tomatoes, garlic<br />
76 <strong>Uptown</strong> <strong>January</strong> ‘19
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