That day, its chalkboard menu advertised something called Lea’s Amazing Soup, which turned out to be sweet-and-sour cabbage. Hammel ordered the soup and began talking to Lea herself. Her full ...

It is a soup that’s all about balance. The first spoonful is both sweet and sour, with a deeply rich color that belies an effortlessly sippable broth. Fresh herbs like dill and cilantro are the ...

To serve, ladle soup into bowls and garnish each one with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions and lime wedges on the side.