Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds butternut squash, halved lengthwise 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and tender green parts, coarsely chopped 7 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried 5 cups chicken stock or unsalted canned broth 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 slices of bacon Heavy whipping cream forContinue reading “Butternut Squash and Leek Soup”

Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and cored 1 medium yellow onion, cut into eighths 2 garlic cloves, smashed 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred) 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk) Directions: 1. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Soup”

Pho

Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 1 large finger fresh ginger, sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 lb chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1Continue reading “Pho”

Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 large bushel boy tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cucumber, roughly chopped 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Large handful cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Directions: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender.Continue reading “Gazpacho”

Quick and Easy Beef Stew

It’s not pretty but dang it tastes good!!!   Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1 1/2 lbs chuck roast cut into ½ inch pieces • ⅓ cup all purpose flour • Salt and pepper • 1 tsp Seasoning salt (Lawry’s) • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 2Continue reading “Quick and Easy Beef Stew”

Chicken Sausage Minestrone

Ingredients: • 1 pound chicken sausage sliced into half moons or removed from casings • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 celery stalks, chopped • 2 carrots, chopped • 3 large garlic cloves, chopped • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped • 2 large cups of kale, roughly chopped • 3 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 14.5Continue reading “Chicken Sausage Minestrone”

Bacon and Crab “Chowdah”

This is perfect for a chilly evening. Warms the belly!! Ingredients: • 4 slices of bacon, chopped • 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice • 1 medium onion, chopped • 3 celery ribs from the heart with leaves, finely chopped • 1 bell pepper (any color), finely chopped • 1 fresh orContinue reading “Bacon and Crab “Chowdah””

Spaghetti Stoup

“Stoup” is a term invented by Rachael Ray. Is a term for a meal that is thicker than soup and thinner than stew. Watching Rachael Rays “30 Minute Meals” was how I learned how to cook in college! This recipe is adapted from her Spaghetti and Meatball Stoup recipe. Spaghetti is my favorite meal. ByContinue reading “Spaghetti Stoup”

Chicken and wild rice soup

This is comfort food for me!! The weather is changing and the crisp air calls for soup! This is a thick, creamy soup that actually fills me up! I grilled the chicken breasts. I had the time and I enjoy the charred flavor. It adds some depth to the flavor. You certainly don’t have toContinue reading “Chicken and wild rice soup”

Unstuffed cabbage roll soup

Per @heidrenae request via Instagram! 😘 This is one of my fall favorites! I always cook this when I buy cabbage at the farmer’s market. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup raw white rice 1 quart chicken stock, divided 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander 2Continue reading “Unstuffed cabbage roll soup”