Category: Soups & Stews

Creamy Potato, Sausage, and Vegetable Soup

This soup is perfect for the cold, windy, damp day we have had. It’s warm, creamy and comforting. If you are looking to cut a few calories and fat you can always use turkey bacon, chicken sausage and sweet potatoes. Instead of all-purpose flour in this dish I use chickpea flour. It thickens, adds flavor, …

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Butternut Squash Soup

If you have been to Panera Bread and enjoyed their squash soup, you will love this soup recipe. This is considered a copycat recipe and I think it is dead on. The apple cider, honey, curry, and cinnamon add perfect sweetness and spice. Though this is delicious with a side salad or a sandwich, I …

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Beef Barley Soup

With the cold weather outside, a bowl of this warm delicious soup hits the spot. Dinner being ready when you walk in the door after a long day of work makes it even better. Beef broth and the spaghetti sauce bring a rich hearty flavor to the soup. I like to sprinkle each serving with …

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White Bean Bisque

This is a great recipe for two. It’s quick and full of flavor. A sausage topping with parmesan crisps add a little zip to the soup. Just add a salad or a sandwich. When using your blender, remember to place a kitchen towel over the lid and hold to prevent a mess with the hot …

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Italian Sausage Soup

This is an easy but hearty soup to put together which makes it a great weekday or weekend meal. Warm cornbread, garlic bread or just Italian bread would be great along side a bowl. If you want a kick to your soup add a spicier sausage. I often cut this recipe in half since it …

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Italian Sausage Soup

This is one of my italian sausage soups that I make, this one having a hint of sweetness due to the brown sugar. You can control the spiciness depending on which sausage you decide to use. When adding the tomatoes, if you do not prefer large pieces as we don’t, I will drain the juice …

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Potato and Corn Chowder

This chowder is rich, thick and hearty. A great comfort food for when the nights are cool and you are looking for something warm and satisfying. Use homemade chicken stock and fresh corn and it takes it up another notch! Feel free to change-up your toppings; bacon, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese would also be …

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Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

I watched Giada DeLaurentiis make this on the Food Network a few years ago, and I have been making it since. It is quick and delicious. Perfect for a cold night with a slice of fresh baked bread, or a grilled cheese sandwich. Sprinkle Parmesan or feta cheese over a bowl full…..Yum! If you don’t …

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