Mindless Meatball Minestrone

Description Easy meatball minestrone soup. Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth 1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes ½ cup elbow macaroni 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 ½ teaspoons Italian … Read more

Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

Description This soup is closest to the soup I remember as child. I have seen many renditions of it surface in several bistros. It is easy and the method can be applied to broccoli or cauliflower. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 large onion, chopped 6 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 3 cups water … Read more

Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup

Description I make this soup every Halloween and is the ‘signal’ to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I’ve been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone’s favorite. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided 2 leeks, chopped 2 large carrots, sliced 6 … Read more

Lithuanian Saltibarsciai (Cold Beet Soup)

Description This Lithuanian family recipe from the old country makes an awesome summer soup! Serve with warm Yukon Gold potatoes. Ingredients 4 eggs 1 quart buttermilk 1 pound beets, peeled and shredded 1 large English cucumber – peeled, quartered, and sliced ¼ cup minced chives 1 bunch fresh dill, minced Instructions Place the eggs into … Read more

World’s Best Potato Soup

Description Cheesy, hearty potato soup that’s better than the restaurants. Ingredients 8 unpeeled potatoes, cubed 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 6 cubes chicken bouillon 1 pint half-and-half cream 1 pound bacon – cooked and crumbled 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Instructions In a large … Read more

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

Description This soup is one of those last minute things I tossed together one night. It’s very simple and it takes about 5 minutes to put together. Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 1 cup chunky salsa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons … Read more

Classic, Hearty Beef Stew

Description This classic beef stew recipe makes sure you really make the most of each step of the cooking process to end up with a beautiful, rich, and hearty beef stew! Ingredients 1 (2 pound) boneless beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste ¼ cup all-purpose flour … Read more

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Description This is simple and delicious. The taste is so smooth and creamy most people think this is a fattening soup loaded with cream and potatoes. People are always shocked by how few ingredients are needed. Ingredients 2 heads cauliflower, broken into florets olive oil cooking spray ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped … Read more

West African Peanut Stew

Description A hearty stew that’s super-easy to make and great for peanut butter lovers. Can be made vegetarian or with chicken. In a pinch, feel free to use vegetable or corn oil for peanut oil, powdered ginger for fresh, water for stock, etc. Kale works well in place of collard greens. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut … Read more

Cream of Asparagus Soup I

Description One of my favorite soups. I make it as soon as fresh asparagus is available. Ingredients ¼ cup margarine 1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups water 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth 4 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder 1 potato, peeled and diced 1 pound fresh asparagus, … Read more