Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Even though today is officially the start of spring, I couldn’t resist highlighting today’s vegetable in a belly warming soup.  And depending on where you might be living, you might just appreciate a little extra warmth for this chilly March we seem to be having!  Wow, I’m talking about the weather.  I guess I like [...]

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Seasonal Recipe: Summer Vegetable Chili

Summer Chili

For those of you fellow Marylanders, temporary or permanent, this week (July 21-29) is the Buy Local Challenge.  The mission is to encourage consumers to take advantage of the amazing produce available by pledging to eat one thing from a local farm every day of the challenge week.  It’s a wonderful way to draw attention [...]

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Fresh Food Recipe Makeover: Mexican Meatball Soup

It only seemed right that when it came to start my “fresh food” recipe makeovers that I should take a look at recipes I have shared in the past that may have been in need of a transformation.  Those who live in glass houses, shouldn’t throw processed foods, or something like that.  I started perusing [...]

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Lasagna Soup

I did it!  I successfully created a complete dinner using only one pan!  It only took me a couple of weeks, but I finally conquered my own challenge.  Now I have it done so it can only get better from here. I adore lasagna.  It usually contains cheese, vegetables, and pasta, what’s not to love?  [...]

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Spring Asparagus Soup

Well it’s almost May so I think we can finally declare spring has arrived, barring any more freak snow showers that is!  What better way to greet spring than to enjoy one of my favorite spring vegetables: asparagus.  Hopefully those of you in cooler climates are starting to see your farmers’ markets open up and [...]

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Baked Potato Soup

I’ve shared this recipe before, but as with all great things in life, it bears repeating!  I have an unnatural affinity toward all things potato so this soup is right up my alley.  I’m so hungry just thinking about it!  This soup is perfect for a cold night and really fills you up as a [...]

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Soups On: Turkey and Bean Chili

It’s really starting to feel like Fall here in coastal California and what better way to keep myself warm then sharing some delicious soup recipes?  There is just something about settling down to a hot bowl of soup or chili when there is a chill in the air.  You can almost see yourself in a [...]

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Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

I had this recipe pulled from a magazine awhile back .  The idea of the rich texture of squash combined with the sweetness of the pear really appealed to me.  Enter Fall theme week and I suddenly had a reason to try it out!  It was relatively easy to make, but a bit time-consuming.  I prepped [...]

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Pumpkin Soup

Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons.  What’s not to love? Slight chill in the air, changing leaves, football, pumpkin patches, holidays centered around cooking, my wedding anniversary, reasons to wear boots.  I mean honestly, the list is endless.  I could not think of a better way to celebrate the lovely season than [...]

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Soup for Less than $5: Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup

I am so proud of myself!  I made delicious soup for less than $5 last night, courtesy of my $1.50 carrots, $.50 parsnips and $1 onion from the farmer’s market.  This recipe was incredibly flavorful and very easy to put together so I would highly recommend! Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup Yields: 4 Servings 1 [...]

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