Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup
Oh the joy of discovering excellent recipes! My heart is full with happiness and my stomach cannot wait to taste this nurturing soup again. I wish I could claim full credit, but I cannot. This is the fine work of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen. The original recipe is called Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup. It serves 6 to 8, easy. I enjoyed it twice in one day last weekend, it's... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Sausage & Bean Stew
A NEW WINNER WITH THE FAMILY, Sausage and Bean Stew got raving reviews! Family demands it to be in our monthly rotations of family favorites. Use your favorite sausage for this stew, spicy or mild, either will work. Since I have young ones, I went with a mild pork sausage. HERE'S ALL THERE'S TO IT 1 pound sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon oil or bacon dripping 1 medium onion, chopped 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Tomato, Chickpea and Spinach Soup
This simple soup recipe made for a nice addition to our weekly dinner menu. The kiddos didn't like it, but four grown ups chowed down until they could eat no more. So colorful, so fresh tasting, light on the calories, and loaded with filling ingredients. I served this soup with a side of hot baked French bread and leftover Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Lentil Chili Recipe
Of all the simple lentil recipes I have tried, this one is fast becoming my favorite way to eat lentils. My newest friend from Virginia, Cheryl B., brought this soup over last week for our lunch together. The kids chowed down! Cheryl was sweet enough to leave extra lentil chili behind for me to photograph and enjoy. And I certainly did just that. ;D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 teaspoon canola... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Firemen Tom’s Chili and Taco Soup
This award winning recipe comes from Tom the Fireman of Sulphur Springs, Texas. We met at My First Cooking Demonstration at the Main Street Farmer's Market. He assures me that it's the best tastin' chili and super easy to make. Tom's Famous Fire House Chili 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, if you like onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) tomato sauce 1 packet of Williams Chili Seasoning,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Soup
"This is a SIMPLE SOUP, completely dependent on the quality of the broth." That's what the cookbook says and I couldn't agree more. I followed the recipe, but then again, I didn't follow it. The original recipe called for canned ingredients. I had to take the home cooked approach. For you, I'll write the original recipe, THEN I'll tell you what I did. You pick the one that fits your needs... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Tomato and Chickpea Soup
Mouth watering and full of fresh flavors, this soup was an instant winner with the family. My son loved the soft chunky tomatoes and rice; I loved the fresh cilantro and chickpeas - OH it was ALL GOOD! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (14 oz) can cooked chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups home cooked chickpeas 3 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup cooked rice 1 can... More...
By Jill | 10 comments | Full Recipe...Jalapeno Cilantro Soup
This soup is SPICY. I do not recommend it for the sensitive folks out there. This one's for the heat lovers that like to sweat while they eat. I found this recipe delicious! I can't help wonder how it would taste if I used poblano peppers instead of jalapenos. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 fresh jalapenos, stemmed and seeded 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 garlic cloves,... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Red Bean Tortilla Soup
Eating Chicken Tortilla Soup with red beans and without the chicken was just as filling & delicious. It's more likely I'll make this bean version more often. This recipe is pretty much the same as the Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe. Only this recipe calls for a couple of cups of cooked red beans. Whether you cook the beans yourself or open up the can, it's totally up to you. I can't... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Susana’s Mediterranean Soup
I made this soup today just trying ingredients and it came out awesome! I am calling Mediterranean Salad Soup. Contains complex carbs and protein along with green veggies...very low in calories! TRY THIS OUT! 1/2 of Large Pot--Water 1 can Chicken Broth 1 can Beef Broth (Optional) if you opt for beef OR use 2 cans chicken 1/2 can crushed italian tomatoes in juice 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Vegetable Broth
Completely worth your time to make at home! Simple vegetable broth made in an hour, and serves you several times a week. You know, there was a time when store bought broths and bouillon cubes were ONLY purchased when the cook was out of homemade broth or stock. Nowadays, we don't hesitate to buy a carton or can of broth, and making it from scratch is the rare occasion. Don't misunderstand me,... More...
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