We enjoy the opportunities we have to create recipes that coincide with a holiday.  St. Patrick’s Day is known for wearing green, pinching and our favorite…Irish Stew. We worked on getting the ratio of potatoes, cabbage and vegetables just right to create this hearty recipe.  It was important to us to implement as much authenticity in this classic Irish dish as possible.  After a good amount of research (and taste testing) we came up with a Zupas version that is sure to please.  Celebrate your St. Patrick’s Day with a bowl of our new Irish Stew.

Back by popular demand…This recipe required several different versions until we got it just right…and boy did we. I was not sold on this soup until the last revision…now I can’t wait to have a bowl for lunch tomorrow! We spent weeks altering the amount time we cooked the onions, trying different cheese varieties on the crouton, and getting the broth base perfectly balanced. We put a lot of “love” into this recipe and I think you will be able to tell. In addtion to a delcious bowl of full flavored soup, each serving will be topped with a heaping amount of asiago cheese and 2 croutons that have been toasted with olive oil and asiago as well. Valentines Day is the perfect excuse to have a classic bowl of French Onion soup. Stop by for a bowl at any of our locations this week and let us know what you think!

This recipe exceeded our expectations from the get go. Our Italian White Bean & Sausage is full of fresh vegetables and a variety of spices and herbs that come together to make a delicious bowl of soup.

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When we set out to create our new German Sausage & Potato recipe we envisioned a creamy soup rich with texture & the perfect balance of spice. The simple yet satisfying flavor of the potato is the star ingredient of this recipe complimented by spicy sausage and scattered with petite peas. It’s a rare occasion that we get the recipe just right the first couple of rounds of testing, but it did not take long for us to fall in love with this recipe.  Our German Sausage & Potato is everything you want in a winter soup.

Our new Brazilian Shrimp and Rice is one of those soups that you won’t get anywhere else. A Zupas orginal, we spent a lot of time perfecting the spices and determining the right balance of fresh vegetables and shrimp. The rich flavor and unique pairings in this soup make it unique and intriguing. To give it the perfect tropical touch, we added coconut milk and rice. We are anticipating that this week we will be making extra batches of this new recipe. It was a hit in the test kitchen and do not doubt that you will feel any different. On a scale from 1-10 this featured recipe is an 11.

Our creativity was put to the test with our newest featured recipe.  One taste of our Caribbean Pumpkin & Coconut soup and you’ll anxiously be waiting to finish off the entire bowl. This unique and inventive combination was an effort to recreate a soup we had in the Caribbean. It took a few different methods, adding & subtracting ingredients and perfecting the spice combination, but eventually we got it just right. Don’t miss your chance to have this delicious soup that we can guarantee you won’t find anywhere else.

This unique recipe exceeded our expectations in the test kitchen. Our African Chicken & Peanut soup is made up of a rich peanut base, hearty potatoes and is balanced by the perfect amount of heat. You won’t find another creation out there like this. It took several different tests to get the creaminess and consistency just right.  A good amount of fresh ginger is added for a refreshing touch.  The recipe combination comes together beautifully and is a contender for our top 10 list.

Now serving at all of our 5 locations until October 10th. Bon Apetit!

Our first stop on our World Tour: USA. This featured recipe has been one our biggest hits and is loved by our staff. All Zupas locations will be serving the Garden Chowder through Saturday, August 29th. The variety of fresh vegetables and herbs all wrapped up into a chowder is hard to beat and you won’t want to miss this one.

Our Southwestern Potato & Green Chile has been a favorite in the test kitchen for a while now.  We served this recipe in our restaurants a few months ago and it was a hit. After countless requests, it’s back! The creamy consistency and rich flavor is complimented by a hint of heat. It’s a perfect meal when topped off with crunchy tortilla strips. Don’t miss your chance to try this Zupas favorite. Next week we’re bringing back another favorite…Salmon Chowder.

Because we have an active test kitchen at Cafe Zupas we are able to implement seasonal ingredients into our featured recipes. Our new Spring Asparagus soup went through several revisions until we got it just right. We complimented the fresh flavor of the asparagus with a creamy texture and a variety of spring herbs. A classic mirepoix of carrots, onions, and celery creates the perfect flavor foundation for the soup. The additional of the asparagus and herbs truly makes this recipe outstanding. Celebrate Spring with a bowl of our new Spring Asparagus soup this week and don’t miss our Southwestern Potato and Green Chile coming up next week.