Pastina Soup Over the last couple of weeks, the temperatures have been up and down.  I was still looking for something to warm me up during the days when it was close to freezing.  Pastina Soup is so comforting and easy to make.  It is […]

Oxtail Soup It’s January here and we have had below freezing temperatures for the last couple of weeks.  A big pot of Oxtail Soup is really comforting in this cold weather. Oxtails used to come from the tail of an ox.  However, today oxtails comes […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup I’m always making soup in the fall.  Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and comforting meal.  It is filled with shredded chicken, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, corn, black beans, and tortilla strips.  Served with diced avocado and lime juice, it makes […]

Sauerkraut Soup My Mother’s side of the family is Italian but also Bohemian/Austrian.  There has been some debate on which it really is (Bohemian or Austrian) so I now just say both.  I grew up with various Sauerkraut dishes that my Grandmother and Mother used […]

Beef Vegetable Soup January is national soup month.  Nothing takes the chill away better than a nice bowl of Beef Vegetable Soup.  This is a nice hearty soup.  It is simmered for several hours to build the flavors and ensure the beef is tender. The […]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup I lived in Wisconsin on and off for 7 years.  I always looked forward to the fall as it was time for a comforting bowl of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup.  It is a favorite in pubs and restaurants across Wisconsin. Per […]

Cream of Mushroom Soup I’m counting down the days until cooler weather arrives.  Just a couple more days and the temperatures will be dropping into the 60s and 70s (Fahrenheit).  September 22nd (Autumn Equinox) officially ushers in sweater weather, pumpkin spice, soup and all things […]

Zuppa Toscana It is still winter and cold here.  So another soup.  Zuppa Toscana, which literally means “Tuscan Soup”.  This is similar to the Olive Garden version which is creamier and richer than the actual original from Tuscany. One issue I had is that the […]

Escarole Soup Escarole Soup is a classic Italian soup.  It is very quick and easy to make.  It is also flavorful, yet a really light soup.  Escarole is a winter leafy green that is part of the endive lettuce family, but it is not as […]

Lentil and Ham Soup This hearty Lentil and Ham Soup is perfect for a cold winter’s day.  It is packed with flavor and simple to make. Lentils are perfect addition for this soup.  I used Bob’s Red Mill green Lentils, Petite French Style for this […]