"The time between Christmas and the first full week of January feels like being in limbo. In L.A., the streets are less trafficked and you can finally score a reservation at your favorite in-demand restaurant. But with days of on-and-off rain, you might be relishing time indoors and organizing the details of your life for the - gulp - year ahead. As much as I've loved catching up with family and friends over the holidays"
"As the new year gets its motor going, I'm leaning on a handful of simple soup recipes to sustain and steel me for whatever 2026 may bring. And while rainy weather can make a bowl of soup feel all the more appropriate and comforting, I find myself returning to these recipes even in mild temperatures. And if you want to foster good luck, a couple of the recipes are packed with ingredients believed to be prosperous"
"Bison and Sweet Corn Soup This soup from Pyet DeSpain's "Rooted in Fire" cookbook has just three ingredients and can be simplified further by swapping dried sweet corn for fresh corn (if you go this route, Pyet recommends adding the cobs to the pot while cooking for extra flavor). DeSpain's grandmother used beef in her recipe instead of bison - feel free to use whichever meat is more accessible for your hou"
The time between Christmas and the first full week of January feels like limbo in Los Angeles, with quieter streets and easier restaurant reservations. Rainy days encourage staying indoors and simplifying food routines after holiday gatherings and heavy meals. Simple soups become reliable, nourishing meals that can be enjoyed in mild weather as well as during storms. Several recipes highlight ingredients associated with prosperity at the start of the year, including lentils, mustard greens and pork. One featured recipe, Bison and Sweet Corn Soup from Rooted in Fire, uses just three ingredients and allows swapping beef or fresh corn for accessibility and flavor.
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