Dad’s Escarole and Bean Soup

Description This is a very easy and delicious soup recipe that my father started making and has since become a favorite of family and friends! You can add more or less garlic depending on your liking. Serve with Italian bread and Parmesan cheese. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 6 cups water 6 … Read more

Emily’s Broccoli Cheese Soup

Description This is an easy weeknight dinner. I came up for it because I wanted a lighter version of the classic comfort soup. Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup (such as Campbell’s® Healthy Request) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning 1 teaspoon freshly … Read more

Taco Soup VI

Description My husband’s Grandmother sent this one to me three times because she liked it so well! What is great about this soup is that you can add more of one item you really like or make substitutions. Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef 46 ounces tomato-vegetable juice cocktail 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes … Read more

Cabbage Patch Stew

Description Browned ground beef and onion, combined with ranch-style beans, cabbage and stewed tomatoes. Seasoned with cumin and garlic then slow-cooked all day. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ cups chopped cabbage 1 green bell pepper, chopped … Read more

Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly

Description An easy and flavorful take on split pea soup. (Note: I often strain out the pieces of pork belly and run the soup through my food processor – I like my split pea soup really thick and creamy!) Ingredients 1 yellow onion, chopped ¼ pound pork belly, diced 4 cups water, more if needed … Read more

Homemade Tomato Soup

Description This is the essential homemade tomato soup recipe. It’s time consuming because everything is from scratch, but very easy to make and easy to customize. You’ll need a blender, mesh strainer, and two large pots. If you’re cooking for fewer, cut the recipe in half. Top with seasoned croutons, crackers, pumpkin seeds, or feta … Read more

Quick Classic Gazpacho

Description For the ultimate gazpacho, you must peel, seed, dice, salt and drain really good, vine-ripened tomatoes. So what if you don’t have time to fuss with fresh tomatoes? I’ve found the canned variety makes a fine substitute. Another advantage: Fresh tomatoes start to deteriorate as soon as the soup is refrigerated, but canned tomatoes … Read more

Creamy Onion Soup

Description It all started when I opened the wrong can. It was mushroom soup instead of chicken broth. Ingredients 3 pounds onions, sliced 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt to … Read more

Jambalaya In a Jiffy

Description You’ll appreciate this nicely spiced combination on days when you’re pressed for time. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice ½ cup water 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried oregano … Read more