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Category Archives: soup
Jan 6
Minestrone in the Instant Pot
Happy New Year! 2017 is going to be a great year, I just know it! Especially when it comes to easy meals…and I have my Instant Pot to thank for that. This minestrone was delicious and of course, super quick … Continue reading

Posted in Instant Pot, Italian, main dishes, make ahead, pasta, QuickAndEasy, soup
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Nov 10
Avgolemono
This soup not only warms my belly and cures most ailments, but it reminds me SO MUCH of my Nana. She made it often as a first course leading up to another Greek dish that was equally delicious. My mom … Continue reading

Mar 3
Spicy Sausage, Escarole & Bean Stew
Happy Monday! And hooray for March! Anything that gets us one step closer to spring is awesome in my book. I am OVER the winter. One thing I do love about the cold weather, however, is a nice bowl of … Continue reading

Posted in beans, chicken, low carb, main dishes, pork, QuickAndEasy, soup, stew
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Oct 30
Paleo Butternut Squash Soup
Another Whole30 has come and gone. This time around, to be honest, was not as successful as the first. I let it go a few days ago, before the 30 days were up. Too much running around with my Nana’s … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, freezer friendly, low carb, main dishes, make ahead, QuickAndEasy, soup, squash
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Aug 26
Simple Crockpot Vegetable Soup
September is only a few days away! And around here that means it’s back to school time! (I know some of you in other areas are already back…we’ve still got a few weeks) Schedules, after-school activities, carpools, parties…the craziness begins. … Continue reading

Posted in beans, corn, crockpot, freezer friendly, main dishes, make ahead, pasta, potatoes, QuickAndEasy, soup, tomatoes
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Feb 14
Creamy Tomato Bisque
Now that Lent has begun, I have to keep more meatless options in mind for meals. Soups are always great for both lunch and dinner. And this made for a great lunch while I was fighting off a nasty cold, … Continue reading

Posted in main dishes, soup, tomatoes
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Jan 18
Portuguese Kale and Potato Soup
Here we are, right in the middle of what some people call the doldrums of January. I read that this week is the most depressing week of the year. With all the craziness going on here in our house and … Continue reading

Posted in kale, main dishes, pork, potatoes, soup
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Dec 10
Parsnip & Pear Soup with Almond-Vanilla Oil
Our family LOVES soup. Especially this time of year! And I love trying different recipes out. This Thanksgiving we were introduced to another delicious one…I highly recommend it! Plus, it’s vegetarian, which may be of interest to some of you. … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, parsnips, pears, soup
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Oct 17
Quick Pumpkin Soup
I love soup. Especially when I’m under the weather. And for the past few years (coincidentally, since Bella started school) my first cold of the season has been right around this time. It’s a great reason to try out new … Continue reading

Posted in main dishes, pumpkin, QuickAndEasy, soup
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