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Pumpkin Soup
I have always wanted to serve a pumpkin or squash soup in real pumpkin tureens. When I saw these striped mini pumpkins at our local market I knew that the time had come. My inspiration for the...
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Bean Chowder
This hearty two-bean chowder is a healthy comfort food, perfect for the cold winter weather we’ve been having. Mashing a portion of the beans is a healthy way to make the soup thick and...
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Turkey Brown Rice Soup
I had some leftover turkey meat to use up so I decided to make a soup. I used my chicken noodle soup recipe as a baseline but adjusted the ingredients a bit. Corn and cilantro were welcome...
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Chicken Pozole Blanco (Mexican Soup)
Pozole (also commonly spelled posole) is a traditional pre-columbian Mexican soup made with hominy and meat, such as chicken or pork. Hominy is a form of dried whole corn kernels that have been...
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Tortilla Soup
With my box of avocados from the California Avocado Commission I wanted to make Tortilla Soup. This colorful and flavorful Mexican soup is super easy to make and can even be done in a slow-cooker....
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Lentil Soup in Acorn Squash Bowls
Now that the Halloween craze is over I am ready to curl up by the fire and settle in for the fall and winter. Along with the shorter days and the chill in the air, the season for soup has arrived....
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Roasted Tomato Bisque with Chipotle Cream
Tomato bisque is comfort food. It is a soup that is thick, rich and typically butter and cream-based. My rendition of tomato bisque is on the lighter side and places roasted tomatoes at the...
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Curried Carrot Soup
Ever since I made my Roasted Tomato Bisque with Chipotle Cream I have been experimenting with vegetable soups, with and without cream. They are easy to make and provide another way of offering...
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Gazpacho
I remember the day when I started liking {and actually craving} tomatoes, aside from blended tomato sauces for pizza and pasta. Unfortunately, my appreciation for tomatoes came just after my time in...
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Kabocha Squash Soup
Sometimes basic is best, as with this simple roasted kabocha squash soup flavored with sage mushrooms. Inspired by all of the beautiful and interesting winter squash that we’ve seen on our recent...
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Alphabet Soup
While we’re on the topic with our ABC mac and cheese, your kids will love it if you add alphabet noodles to your soup of choice as well. If you’re short on time, the teeny alphabet noodles that you...
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Southwest Corn Chowder with Chicken Chorizo
I don’t know about you, but with the soggy, windy weather this week we spent the last weekend holed up in the house. I admit that at moments we went a little stir crazy but deep down I think we...
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Quinoa Chili-Stuffed Peppers
I know I’ve been on a soup kick lately but this is actually a meal we enjoyed this past spring and it now seems perfect for the chilly temps of fall. Mix your favorite chili (some of our family...
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Crockpot Tortilla Soup-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers would make a colorful and flavorful bowl for any type of soup, however, I thought they found the perfect match with tortilla soup. This crockpot version of my tortilla soup {with or...
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Clam Chowder
Growing up on the Olympic Peninsula, we routinely took the ferry across the Puget Sound to Seattle… or to just about anywhere else. Ferry rides were simply a routine part of our life. When I think...
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
At its base, this soup is simply a vegetable {mushroom} soup with the sautéed and softened veggie mix pureed until smooth. It’s cream of mushroom soup without the full cream. For a healthier option...
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Healthy Crab Bisque
From my family to yours, wishing you health, happiness and many delicious moments in 2014. Happy New Year!! As I wind down from the whirlwind of the holidays, quietly reflecting on the past and...
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Chicken Cacciatore Soup
SPONSORED POST I have had the opportunity to partner with Ragú to cook up some Italian dishes. As part of the “New Tra-Dish” project I was asked to select two of the Ragú Authentic Italian Recipes and...
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