Can we talk about the word dumplings for a second? Why dumplings? I mean I get it...you're dumping in a dollop of dough into a bubbling pot of soup. But the 'dump' part of that has a bit of a negative ring to it. I'm thinking that these guys are having a branding crisis and need to be 'rebranded' to DARLINGS. Don't you agree??? DARLINGS, not dumplings. Because … [Read more...]
Negra Modelo Black Bean and Beef Soup
Remember last week how I told you that the white wine combined with the beef stock makes for a much richer and flavorful French Onion Soup? Well, this week we're turning to beer...specifically Negra Modelo beer. You don't need much and can absolutely substitute with beef broth. BUT...just like the French Onion Soup, the beer brings up the flavors and makes for a … [Read more...]
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
If I was asked what kind of soup I'd like to drown myself in, it would be this right here. Really, no one will ever ask me what kind of soup I would want to drown in. But if they did, I would say this. This is lick the bowl clean kind of good. It's thick, it's rich, it's creamy. It's drown-yourself-in-it worthy. What makes this so delicious is that you cook the … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
I have a bit of a caramelized onion problem. So much so that I take sizzly-videos and post them on Instagram with the wish that I could pass the smell and flavor from my phone to your phone. Tttzzzzzzzzzzzz. So I've been making French Onion Soup for years and I've learned a few things in my attempt to perfect my homemade version. I want to share this with you so you too … [Read more...]
10 Delicious Soup Recipes
10 Delicious Soup Recipes You Need to Try Don't you just want to curl up with one of these bowls and enjoy a warm and delicious dinner. We are kicking off this new 31 Days series for October with a roundup of 1o Delicious Soup Recipes. Soups are fantastic budget friendly recipes and I love making a giant pot at the start of the week (or for the weekend!) to eat up … [Read more...]
Tuscan Bean Soup
I'm giddy about this ham and bean soup! It's a light and refreshing soup. It really is. You can tell just by looking at it, can't you. This is the flavors of summer meet the flavors of fall. A ham and bean soup meets the late summer harvest of zucchini, spinach and carrots. Toss it all together in a giant pot with some chicken stock, dried herbs and then top it all off … [Read more...]
Creamy Tomato Soup with Homemade Pesto
So it's hot. And you might think that I'm a little silly for sharing a soup recipe in the summer. But I'm having this soup chilled. Although, you could certainly warm this up. The homemade basil pesto is an absolutely lovely complement to the chilled tomato soup. As I took each bite (do you bite soup? maybe slurp? but that sounds so un-lady like?), I would grab a … [Read more...]
Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon & Peas
This recipe is inspired by 2 things...first, I was grabbing a few ingredients to make some pasta meals for our church group gathering we were hosting. I spotted a package of gnocchi that I hadn't seen before in this store and it was priced at $1.99. I grabbed 2 packages to make a giant batch of this for everyone coming over. (Note: the recipe below is written for 4 people, so … [Read more...]
Sweet ‘n Spicy Cajun Ham & Bean Soup
If you're looking for a soup that is rich in flavor, has a bit of a kick (or a lot of a kick if you are BFFs with your Tabasco bottle) and just the right amount of sweetness, I've got you covered. I love stretching leftover Easter ham as far as it will possibly go. And I can't let the ham bone go to waste...and I always end up making a fantastic soup with beans, the ham bone … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Bean & Corn with Salsa Soup
Last winter, I made this soup nearly every other day because it's THAT good. So easy and healthy and yummy! Because everything is already cooked, the heating option depends on the time you have before dinner. It heats in the microwave, on the stove, or in a slow cooker. It's so versatile, you can serve it with quesadillas, rice or just about anything else. One … [Read more...]