There is something about this soup that feels nostalgic. Like a good ole bowl of ABC noodle soup as a kid, but even better—this is the gourmet version. Veggie couscous soup is a warm, cozy comfort food at its best, perfect for a cold, snowy day. Which we have lots of during the long winters here in Maine. Hot meals to warm your body are…
This chickpea stew is the ultimate warm, cozy winter food. It’s delicious, thick, and hearty. A crave-worthy cold-weather meal. This soup warms your body and soul—literally. The beans retain their heat; it’s hot until the very last drop. I absolutely love this soup. It is easy to make, super affordable, and tastes amazing. The bold harissa and cumin flavor reminds me of travels to Morocco,…
It’s a drizzly, wet winter’s day here in Maine. A late December freezing rain instead of snow. It’s an unusually balmy day—hence the rain—but a miserable shade of grey outside. I don’t often say this, I have a special fondness for grey-blue ocean views, but today is too wet to play. Too icy to do much outdoors, we are confined inside. It’s the kind of…
We live in Maine, so naturally we have to eat corn chowder. Or, as it’s more commonly pronounced here, “chow-da”. Of course, clam chowder is what is traditionally served up here. This creamy dairy-free vegetable chowder is incredibly delicious and just what you need on a chilly winter day. Holding a bowl will warm up those fingers, and this toasty soup will warm your body…
This one-pot reuben soup is one of the weirdest concoctions that is surprisingly delicious. It is basically a decomposed Reuben sandwich in soup form, swapping out the corned beef for delicious beans. See what I mean about weird? But weird is good, and this is more than good. Even my kids devour it. This reuben soup has become one of our favorite meals that I…
Tomato Soup with Lentils Homemade tomato soup is an amazing staple to master cooking. It is great on its own, an awesome dipping sauce for sandwiches, and can even stand in as pasta sauce when needed. Plus, you can make delicious homemade tomato soup in about 30 minutes, and it freezes well. So make a big batch and call it done! Both of my kids…
Homemade Ramen When it’s cold outside I crave a warm brothy bowl of homemade ramen. Making ramen used to be intimidating, the first couple of times I attempted to make it at home were a complete flop, but over the years and many variations later, homemade ramen has become a regular dinner at our house. Best of all, my kids love it too! Making good…
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Pickled Peppers I am a soup fanatic. I love the texture and how all of the flavors combine to create something cozy, warm and truly delicious. Plus, soup is incredibly easy to make, it is not an exact science like baking. Toss in a little of this and a little of that, it’s very forgiving. Also, homemade soup is super…
It is really starting to feel like fall here in Colorado. The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing color, and the hours of sunlight are noticeably less. Which means it’s time to say goodbye to summer salads and hello to warm slow-cooked foods. I hope you’re as excited as I am for soups, stews, and baking!
Soup has a special place in my heart. I love warming up with a hot bowl of soup on a cool day. Most of all I love dipping some delicious bread in some tasty broth. We eat A LOT of soup. Soup is easy to make and there are always leftovers, which means lunch for the next day, hooray! I love cooking, but it’s always nice to have a break too.
This Vegetable Minestrone Soup is one of my favorite soup recipes. One of the best parts about making minestrone soup is you can throw in just about any kind of summer squash or root vegetable. Any vegetable that goes well with a tomato broth will work: carrots, parsnips, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, butternut squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale, peas, green beans, fennel, and probably many more. I especially like adding parsnip, they add kind of a little sweet surprise to a savory soup. The recipe below is my favorite combination of vegetable flavors, but if you are missing something don’t fret or make a special trip to the store, just use what you have. This is one of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink soup recipes, my favorite kind! Please share a comment if you add different veggies and find a new delicious concoction!
If you are looking for a healthy meal, this soup is crazy nutritious. It includes a rainbow of vegetables and is full of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium, and antioxidants. In addition to tons of veggies, this minestrone is made with a homemade vegetable stock which is also super nutritious. Add in some beans for protein and pasta to fill you up and there you have it. This soup is pretty much a veggie explosion, it’s so good for your body. Slurp it up!
Veggie Stock It’s been at least a couple of years since we bought the pre-made stock at the grocery store and I can with 100% certainty say we are never going back! Making homemade stock is really simple, affordable, it’s lower in sodium, plus it is a great way to use up veggies that are nearing the end of their shelf life and peels too….
