While you may not know leeks by name, chances are you’ve already eaten and enjoyed them without even realizing it! Leeks are part of the genus Allium, one it shares with related onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chive, and Chinese onion. They have a mild onion-like flavor, and in its raw form a crunchy texture similar to a green onion. While they look a bit similar to a green onion, and they’re similar in texture, leeks are much larger and

Chicken stock can be used in a plethora of recipes, but it’s likely known as your loyal best friend when you get the sniffles, you’re plainly under the weather, or you’re looking for a little comfort on cool cozy nights. Chicken stock is a must for most pantries, and at SoLé SoupS®, a must for many of our soups and dishes. So, what does chicken stock really do for your food and your body? There’s quite a lot many don’t realize about just what chicken stock can do! 

In soups or in general cooking, beef broth is far from a rare ingredient. While the broth does add in flavor and moisture to a dish, there’s a whole lot more to love about it aside from those facts. We have plenty of homemade soups at SoLé SoupS® that utilize beef broth, and we want to get into a bit more about just why beef broth is such an asset to any recipe.