Two Cold Fruity Summer Soups

I have to admit that I have yet to convince my family that a nice cold fruity soup is the way to go in the summer time. But every year I try. Every year my concoctions are met with more than one raised eyebrow. In fact last year my son asked me point blank why I ruined the strawberries! My husband on the other hand insists that there’s simply not enough chewing involved in eating soup for it to qualify as a meal. Oh well. I, however, love cold fruit soup in the summer time. If I could get my … Continue reading →

Lemony Chicken Soup

Remember how I said some recipes need no introduction? And remember how I said sometimes you just have to trust a food blogger? Well this is one of those times. I created this recipe in my kitchen today. It’s creamy, hearty, and delicious. I hope you’ll try it. And when you do, I hope you’ll love it. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 ½ cups chopped carrots 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large chicken breast, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper ½ … Continue reading →

Green Lentil and White Rice Soup

While you won’t likely hear anyone saying, “I never met a lentil I didn’t like,” lentils are good for you for a variety of reasons. They pack a ton of protein and have even been shown to help prevent heart disease. In my opinion, there’s no better way to get your lentils than by eating a steaming mug of soup. Good soup fills the soul and the appetite. I especially enjoy a bowl of piping hot soup on a cold winter day. The following recipe for Green Lentil and White Rice Soup is a wonderful soup to prepare and puree … Continue reading →

Vegetable Soup With Ground Beef- Quick and Easy!

Living in California, one tends to assume we have beautiful, sunny weather 365 days a year. It’s true, we do tend to stay in the 70’s most of the time; but this winter has been especially cool. I have particularly enjoyed curling up on the couch with the fireplace going, while eating something warm and comforting. Nothing warms my bones like a nice bowl of steamy soup. On occasion I like a big hearty bowl of meaty soup, but other days the familiar vegetable or chicken noodle soups will do the trick. Today I am sharing a recipe for vegetable … Continue reading →

Tomato Basil Soup

If you like tomato soup at all, you will probably love tomato soup with fresh basil. The Tomato Basil Soup recipe that I’m listing here is just that; this recipe is, of course, tomato-y, creamy, full of basil and soooo tasty. And it’s simple to make if you don’t mind using your blender to puree the tomatoes and basil together. Here’s what you’ll need to gather and do to make this delicious Tomato Basil Soup: Ingredients: 4 cups tomatoes (8 – 10 fresh tomatoes), peeled, cored, chopped; or 4 cups canned whole tomatoes, crushed 12 fresh Basil leaves, washed 1 … Continue reading →

White Bean Soup With Sausage—Just Right for Snowy Days

For all you lucky folks who live where the ground is white and snowmen abound, this is a soup that’s just right for you. Alas, those of us living without snow, where the temperatures are in the 80’s in mid-January and the closest thing to snow is a cup of flavored shaved ice, well—we’ll just have to make this deliciously comforting soup and pretend it’s snowing outside. This soup combines so many delicious flavors—sausage, white beans, kale. It’s colorful and pleasing to your eyes, which makes it extra pleasing to your stomach as well. Enjoy. For this recipe you’ll need: … Continue reading →

Delicious Wonton Soup

I love Asian dishes. The flavors are light yet rich, with aromatics unlike any other cuisine. This is a delicious soup that combines all your favorite Asian flavors. I know you’ll enjoy it. For this recipe you’ll need: 4 cups chicken broth (store-bought works wonderfully) 1/2 cup carrot, sliced thinly and diagonally 5 to 6 green onions, slivered (about 1/2 cup) 1-inch piece fresh ginger Several dashes sesame oil Cilantro leaves, torn or chopped (optional) 1 6-oz. package frozen, peeled, cooked shrimp, thawed and finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked pork 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

Drumstick Gumbo

Since my parents were both born and raised in the heart of Cajun Louisiana, my mom cooked many a Cajun meal while I was growing up. One of those Cajun meals she cooked and still cooks especially when it’s cold outside is gumbo. Often my mom would change up the meat in the gumbo, but the meat this recipe calls for is easy to find in the grocery store: chicken drumsticks. Right after I got married, I asked my mom for her gumbo recipe, and of course like any good mom, she gave it to me! The main part of … Continue reading →

Country Potato Soup

This Country Potato Soup recipe makes potato soup that tastes very similar to the potato soup served at the restaurant where I used to work in Louisiana – La Madeleine French Bakery & Restaurant. However, the recipe didn’t come directly from the restaurant. One of the differences between this potato soup recipe and many other potato soup recipes is the added leeks this recipe calls for. Although leeks are often a bit pricey and hard to find, they make this recipe extra good + extra special. If you can’t get the leeks, feel free to make the recipe without them. … Continue reading →

Spicy Tortilla Soup

When you don’t want to take an hour and a half to prepare dinner, this Spicy Tortilla Soup is a good recipe to get out. Spicy Tortilla Soup is as simple to make as chopping a few different vegetables and opening several cans. You take the ingredients, throw them into a pot and simmer together about 15 minutes. Serve the soup over chips, add cheese to the top of each bowl, and you’ll easily serve up a meal that looks and tastes surprisingly good. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make: Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp Olive … Continue reading →