Garden to Table Minestrone Soup We have the Italians to thank for minestrone soup. Every nonna has her own version of the classic garden to table soup made hearty with broth, beans, and pasta. Since there’s no fixed recipe — a little of this and more of that from the garden — each bowl is served with equal parts surprise…
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Easy Homemade Tomato & Basil Soup
It’s still blazing hot here in Austin. Way too hot to be thinking about soup. But, I had these beautiful summer tomatoes and two handfuls of fresh basil. What’s a girl to do? Make soup and crank the air conditioner. When the Littles were still little, they had a funny way of finishing off our soup. They would raise their…
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Tortellini Soup {and an awesome iTunes playlist}
The Littles are wishing the rain away in Austin. Me? I’m cozy and content with the unseasonably cold, wet spring. It’s a perfect Thursday morning to continue my spring cleaning, make a new playlist for our trip to Ireland, and simmer a big pot of a favorite soup on the stove. I made this soup all winter and the Littles…
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Baked Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker
There is something about this soup that is just downright cozy. It’s such a humble soup, with only a handful of ingredients. And, I bet you have most of these simple ingredients on hand. The smooth, creamy soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato, and the Littles love picking their favorite toppings. I love that a warm and hearty…
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Red Lentil Soup
Brace yourselves. In a bizarre twist of fate the three school-aged Littles requested this soup packed in their lunches last week. My junk-food craving Littles, the same ones who refuse to take their beloved guacamole to school because friends make fun of it’s greenness, those same children of mine asked for Red Lentil Soup. Husband even came home from…
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Once upon a time… At one of my wedding showers, the hostesses requested that the quests bring their favorite recipe to share with me, the bride-to-be. I treasure this box of handwritten recipes from family and friends. Holding the cards in my hand, lingering over memories as I cook somehow makes the flavors brighter, the meal more special. This recipe…
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