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Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Soup

October 25, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

This could be my all time favorite "Dump & Freeze" soup recipe! It's so easy...and just takes a few minutes to get all the ingredients prepped and into the freezer baggie or container. Lately, I've been really into "Prep-Freeze-Cook-Serve" meals (more on that soon!!!) and this one keeps coming back up to the top of my favorites list. Warm your taste buds, tummy and … [Read more...]

Moroccan Beef Stew

October 24, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

moroccan beef stew

Holy flavor-batman. I have only this to say...I love trying different ethnic foods. This Moroccan Beef Stew is fantastic! #thatisall See the complete recipe for Moroccan Beef Stew here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews on Pinterest. Erin's Personal Recommendations for Chili, Soup … [Read more...]

Lemon Chicken & Kale Soup

October 23, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

lemon chicken and kale soup

o Turns out it's a bit challenging to photograph white-ish & forest green cooked kale ;) Here's what you need to know this here soup. It's delicious. And this is why... See what's happening in the photo below... This is lemons simmering with the chicken stock before you add all the other ingredients. The lemon juice leaks out and marries with the chicken … [Read more...]

Chili with Caramelized Onion Cornbread

October 22, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

If you're a long time reader of $5 Dinners or you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that I'm completely obsessed with caramelizing onions. While they are delicious to eat just by themselves right out of the skillet, they are even tasty when added to the right dish. In this case, that would be cornbread. This is a basic chili with beans paired with the … [Read more...]

Beer Cheese Soup

October 21, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

I've already heard from some friends that the Broccoli Cheese Soup was to.die.for. If you loved that, then you'll love this Beer Cheese Soup. It is so rich and creamy!!! The sharp cheddar paired with the white American cheese - seriously, drooling over this cheesy combo! And I highly recommend the popcorn garnish. Because Beer Cheese soup just isn't Beer Cheese soup … [Read more...]

Butternut Squash, Apple & Pear Soup

October 20, 2015 by Jenn K 1 Comment

I big puffy heart a great bowl of butternut squash soup. Making butternut squash soup from scratch does take a little bit of time and energy, but it's worth every minute. If you've never made butternut squash soup, I highly recommend starting with this recipe. It has a touch of sweet from the apple and pear that helps offset the starchiness from the butternut squash. And the … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

October 19, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

I think the name here just speaks for itself. It really does taste like a bacon cheeseburger. In chili form. This chili will get rave reviews when you serve it for dinner, or set it out for your football watching party! I wish I could offer you a spoon for you to reach through the screen for a bite. Look for the special, no need to soak ahead of time Slow … [Read more...]

Tuscan Bean Soup

October 18, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Oh my taste-bud-party. Seriously, there is so many great and complementary flavors happening in this bowl. The Ham. The Parm. The Zukes. The Spinach. The Basil and Thyme. Seriously...flavor explosion in this bowl of soup. It's time for you to warm your tummy and taste buds with this recipe... See the complete recipe for Tuscan Bean Soup here! Pin all of … [Read more...]

Spinach Orzo Soup

October 17, 2015 by Jenn K 2 Comments

As we've moved through this series of soup recipes this month, I continue to be amazed at 2 things: Soups are so so so budget friendly. And soups are so easy to make! Every morning I start to type the same thing for each of these soup recipes...along the lines of delicious, easy to put together and inexpensive. But then I stop myself. But I couldn't stop myself this … [Read more...]

Italian Meatball Soup

October 16, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

First, let me start by saying this is not Italian Wedding Soup. (See that recipe here.) This is a more tomato-y version of Italian Wedding Soup. It's thicker and more like spaghetti and meatballs in soup form. And using small shell pasta instead of spaghetti. Also, I'm very much a 'make your own' kind of girl. But this week, something had to give. I've been traveling more … [Read more...]

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