Spicy Chicken Thai Soup

Description Most of the ingredients for this Thai-inspired soup can be found in the supermarket. The red curry paste is spicy, but by controlling the amount of paste you add, you can tailor this to your own threshold of pain. Ingredients 3 lemongrass stalks, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced 4 cloves … Read more

Roasted Tomato Soup

Description My husband wanted an easy dinner so I thought, ‘How about soup and BLTs?’ When I was at the grocery store, roma tomatoes were on sale and it came to me: roasted tomato soup for dinner! I already had an onion and 1/2 of a red bell pepper at home to create this flavorful … Read more

Creamy Potato Soup

Description This is an incredibly delicious soup. I recommend you serve it with fresh warm bread, they taste so great together. Ingredients 4 slices bacon 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup chopped celery water to cover 4 cups milk 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 … Read more

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Description This delicious, healthy North African-inspired stew is a family favorite, served with warm bread or even over couscous. You can make the entire stew ahead of time, let it cool, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for several months. You can also chop the veggies and mix the spices … Read more

Slow-Cooked Stew Meat Chili

Description This hearty chili is truly a snap to prepare. After browning the beef and stirring in the spices to give them a slightly toasted flavor, you simply toss everything into a slow cooker and let the mixture simmer all day. Garnish with sour cream, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped red onion. Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons … Read more

Carrot, Potato, and Cabbage Soup

Description This is an extremely easy soup to make. It freezes very well, so you can double or triple the recipe and keep it in the freezer. Ingredients 4 large carrots, thinly sliced 2 large potatoes, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced ¼ medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 6 … Read more

King Crab and Shrimp Boil

Description My own adaptation of frogmore stew. An easy southern comfort dish…just throw it all in the pot! Serve in large bowls as a stew. Peel shrimp and crab as you eat. Ingredients 6 quarts water, and more as needed ¼ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste 1 pound small red … Read more

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Description This soup is a Portuguese favorite of mine. It is a creamy soup with the wonderful use of kale, giving it the green soup look. Enjoy it with a thick slice from your favorite loaf of bread! Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 6 potatoes, peeled and … Read more

Puerto Rican Canned Corned Beef Stew

Description Simple, easy, and quick… This is a stew using canned corned beef and ingredients easily found in most home pantries and refrigerators. The end result is delicious and satisfying. Typically it is served over white rice. The perfect side dish is fried sweet plantains. Ingredients 1 small potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons olive … Read more

Karyn’s Cream of Crab Soup

Description This cream of crab soup is so rich and delicious! I make this a lot, especially in the winter with some nice, hot rolls! Use more Old Bay to suit your taste. I also recommend using lump crabmeat. Enjoy!! Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 (1.25 ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix 4 cups half-and-half, … Read more