Broccoli Cheese Soup

Description This is a great, very flavorful soup. Good for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make this soup a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions. Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli 4 (14.5 … Read more

Italian Wedding Soup I

Description Coming from Rhode Island, a very ethnic state, this soup was traditionally served at Italian weddings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Ingredients ½ pound extra-lean ground beef 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon onion powder 5 ¾ cups chicken broth 2 … Read more

Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Description This is an extremely hearty and satisfying soup. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. Garnish with slivered raw onion, lime juice, jalapenos, and more cilantro. Ingredients 2 pounds beef shank, with bone 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 onion, … Read more

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Description This soup is so comforting and delicious…it’ll warm you inside and out. One of the best soups that I have had in a long time. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, shredded 1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast 4 cups … Read more

Simple Turkey Chili

Description This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It’s even better the second day! I serve this with lowfat Cheddar cheese and lowfat sour cream. It’s also delicious with crackers. Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 2 cups water 1 (28 ounce) can canned … Read more

Garden Fresh Tomato Soup

Description A quick and easy recipe for real homemade tomato soup like no other you’ve had before. Ingredients 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 slice onion 4 whole cloves 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste Instructions In a stockpot over … Read more

Ham Bone and Green Split Pea Soup

Description Split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover Christmas ham bone! Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 stalks celery, diced ⅓ white onion, diced ½ large carrot, shredded salt to taste 3 cups split peas, rinsed 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 ham bone 5 cups chicken stock … Read more

Easy Homemade Chili

Description Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 ½ cups water 1 pinch chili … Read more

Cream of Mushroom Soup I

Description Use the everyday mushrooms we find in our grocery store or use them in combination with some of the more exotic varieties. Experiment and have fun – All will be good. Ingredients 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 ½ cups chicken broth ½ cup chopped onion ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons … Read more