I'm always eager to find new ways to get more fish into our meal plan. Insert this Italian Seafood Soup! Not only is this soup loaded with veggies, it's intensely flavorful! TIP: We originally made this recipe with fresh cod, but I also make it regularly with fresh salmon, as well. It would work with … Continue reading Italian Seafood Soup
Soups and Stews
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Before finding this recipe, the only other chicken and rice soup I had tried came out of a can. The broth was bland, and the rice was mushy. This homemade version is a big improvement! It's hot, hearty, thick, filling, and perfect for days with cooler weather. Due to the heartiness of the wild rice, this … Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
This week, we're focusing on ingredients that are in season during winter, including delicious recipes to try them out! Today, we're celebrating leeks, a delicate allium that is perfect when you don't want the full punch of an onion. And what better way to showcase leeks than with the Scottish classic Cock-a-Leekie Soup? Cock-a-Leekie is … Continue reading Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is perfect for a cold winter day, as well as one of my husband's favorite meals. This Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie, however, elevates the basic chicken and veggie combo you've come to know. It balances a deeper flavor profile with the traditional homestyle taste you want in a chicken pot … Continue reading Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie
Asian Baked Salmon
Fish is an excellent protein to make when you're trying to eat healthier. We live in an area rich in fresh seafood, especially salmon. We love this marinade so much, we eat it almost weekly. The original recipe is intended for the outdoor grill, but my version is modified for baking in the oven, making … Continue reading Asian Baked Salmon
Savory Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. I serve it as a starter every year! But this is not your grandma's strangely sweet yet weirdly bland pumpkin soup. My recipe is different than most, as I omit all the traditional sweeter spices. No ginger, no cinnamon, no nutmeg. I'm after a bowl … Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Soup
Traditional Roasted Chicken Stock
This week, we're kicking off Thanksgiving Prep! And what better to start with than the lifeblood of the holiday: chicken stock! For day-to-day cooking, I use Kitchen Basics stock almost exclusively. However, in certain instances, I opt to make it from scratch. When anyone in my home isn't feeling well, I turn to my Flu-Fighter … Continue reading Traditional Roasted Chicken Stock
Cheddar Corn Chowder
Baby, it's cold outside! And today's soup recipe is perfect for that quickly-approaching season of hot, stick-to-the-ribs kind of food. This thick, creamy chowder is easy to make and filled with potatoes, cheese, and bacon. Can you really go wrong? TIP: I've been known to double the amount of bacon in this recipe. Nobody is judging … Continue reading Cheddar Corn Chowder
Creamy Chicken Sausage and Spinach Soup
Sometimes, you go to a restaurant and enjoy a dish. Other times, you go to a restaurant, and think of all the ways you would alter a dish if you made it at home. This is one of those for me, my version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi soup. In this version, I use more-flavorful … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Sausage and Spinach Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
Our next installment of Fall Soup Week is a classic Italian staple: Pasta e Fagioli. Perhaps you've tried an authentic recipe, or maybe it's your favorite soup to order at The Olive Garden. Either way, it's impossible to leave the table hungry after eating this soup loaded with sausage, veggies, beans, and pasta. TIP: Pasta … Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli
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