Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup

Description This flavorful soup is a great treat any time of year! Its sweet and fresh taste redefines this typically average dish while chunks of tomatoes give it a hearty and filling appeal. Serve small portions with you favorite bread or roll. Ingredients ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ yellow bell pepper, diced ¾ teaspoon … Read more

Rich Homemade Chicken Broth

Description This rich, wonderful, herb-infused homemade chicken broth is a staple. You won’t go back to store-bought. Ingredients 2 large carrots, cut in half 2 large stalks celery, cut in half 1 large onion, quartered 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 fryer chicken 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons low-sodium chicken … Read more

Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

Description A quick, low-carb chowder. This soup is wonderfully smooth and filling, and thoroughly enjoyed at my house. Serve as is, or garnish with green onion or parsley. Ingredients 8 strips bacon 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 5 cups finely chopped cauliflower 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 … Read more

One-Step Chicken Noodle Soup

Description This soup takes a few (well, a lot of) short cuts, but it’s perfect for when you’re either in a hurry or under the weather–or both. Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup fusilli (corkscrew) pasta ⅓ cup finely minced onions 1 carrot, very thinly sliced 1 stalk … Read more

Vegetable Cheese Soup I

Description A hearty, healthy and zesty vegetarian soup! However, if you like meat in your soup change the vegetable broth to chicken broth and throw in some cut up chicken. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn 1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes 1 cup chopped carrots ½ onion, chopped 1 teaspoon celery seed ½ … Read more

Pinto Bean and Sausage Soup

Description The woman who owned and made the soups at my favorite deli was retiring. I asked her why, and she said, ‘I’m an old lady, I’m tired of getting up early for work.’ She gave me the recipe to one of my favorites. I made a few tweaks, it’s DELICIOUS. Ingredients 1 ½ cups dried … Read more

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Description This slow cooker ham and potato soup turned out amazing and got a definite do-over rating by friends and family. Ingredients 1 large ham hock 2 onions, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 4 cups water, or more as needed 2 tablespoons chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base) 1 tablespoon rubbed … Read more

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

Description A Mediterranean diet has been shown to relieve arthritis pain. Serve over polenta, rice or pasta. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped red onion 2 cups coarsely chopped green pepper 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small eggplant, unpeeled, cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks 1 (28 … Read more

Potato Soup with Ham

Description Easy slow cooker potato soup with ham. Perfect for a wintry day and makes the house smell delicious. Serve with buttered toast and follow with warm apple pie. Ingredients 5 potatoes, diced 1 cup diced fully cooked ham ⅔ cup finely chopped leek ⅓ cup diced celery ⅓ cup diced carrots ¼ cup butter … Read more

Avgolemono

Description This is the most popular of Greek soups. The name means ‘egg and lemon’, the two most important ingredients that produce this light and nourishing soup. Orzo is a Greek rice-shaped pasta, but you can use any small shape. Garnish with fresh lemon slices. Ingredients 1 ¾ quarts chicken broth ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta … Read more