Hearty Sausage Chickpea Veggie SoupI run to make this soup when I notice I have an abundance of veggies in my fridge. You don't even have to use these same veggies that I use in this recipe. I know I always change it up! After I boil the veggies, I puree them, add chickpeas and cooked sausage. This soup doesn't need too many herbal additions as the sausage and veggies bring a lot to the table. Really hits the spot on a cold day!
French Onion Soup from Leftover Corned Beef BrothOne more reason to love St. Patrick's Day! The leftover broth from boiling that giant corned beef. It has so much flavour from hours of stewing, you don't need to add too much to it to make it a flavourful second-hand meal. This is my recipe for turning the leftover broth to a delicious French onion soup.
Cheesy Potato SoupWhen my friends and neighbors don't feel well and have lost their appetite, I take them potato soup. However, you don't have to be ailing to enjoy this cheesy potato soup. It's good anytime.
Coconut-Black Bean SoupDelicious, different and healthy.
Cabbage SoupI took an old recipe for Weight Watchers Diet Basic Fat Burning Soup and tweaked it a little. My husband and I have been eating it once a day for the past two weeks and have not tired of it yet. It is a great soup for a side, even if you are not trying to lose weight.
Curried Apple BisqueGreat recipe for the coming Fall season! Apples bring in a sweet taste to a warming soup.
Simple Zucchini SoupI recently purchased this Instant Ace Plus Multi-Use Cooking & Beverage Blender. This blender is truly a timesaver/lifesaver. All you need to do is chop and measure the ingredients and in less than 15 minutes you have hot soup to immediately serve!
Gluten Free Cream of Chicken SoupMany recipes call for cream of chicken soup, however, if you are allergic to gluten, you have to watch what you use. All I have seen contain wheat. I make my own. I prepare it first when making recipes that call for cream soup. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and cook.
Yellow Zucchini Squash and Shrimp SoupIt is yellow zucchini squash season. We harvested them from our backyard! This is an easy and refreshing soup with minimal ingredients and pairs great with rice.
Velouté de Potimarron et MorteauI am French and I really love to cook simple but delicious dishes. This recipe is about Velouté de Potimarron et Morteau. Most this dish would most likely translated as Pumpkin Soup with smoked sausage from Morteau, but in French we do not call it soup, namely velouté because of its special creamy texture.
Lentil SoupA healthy soup that freezes well and is just perfect for the cold weather we have been having. I made mine in my Instant Pot. It can also be simmered on the stovetop for at least an hour or made in a crockpot for 4-6 hours on high.
Bean SoupMy husband, who says he hates bean soup, loved this, so that is saying something! This makes a big pot, so there is plenty to freeze and enjoy for future meals.
Sausage Rigatoni StewThis is a recipe a dear friend shared with me, I thought it was the most flavorful delicious dish I have ever tasted! I just made it twice in a week. Just so I could share it with all my family! They all flipped!
Easy ChiliThis was put together in a few minutes and tasted really good. It freezes well, too. If you have the time, simmer the chili for an hour or more. I put some shredded cheddar cheese in mine.
Clam ChowderOur family's Christmas Eve tradition for over sixty years.
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese SoupI love cream soups. This combination was great. I used broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes and cheese! It was the best. I had never made it before. I just made it as I went along.
Cucumber and Shrimp SoupHere is a simple, lightweight and refreshing soup you can make. This soup pairs great with a side of rice and requires a few simple ingredients only.
Beef Bone BrothMy friend won the meat from an entire cow at a school raffle. She gave me about 6 pounds of beef bones to make broth and had another 4 pounds for herself. I made this recipe with her and then made it again at home. This nutritious broth can be used to make all sorts of soups: French onion, beef barley or even pho.
Butternut Squash and Carrot SoupThis delicious and warming root vegetable soup is great for adding needed Vitamin C in your diet.
Red Pepper Parsnip SoupThis is a comforting and hearty soup with some awesome sharp flavours. Roast some red peppers, onion and garlic, then soften some fresh parsnips in broth. Puree it all together and add a hit of cream. This is a velvety delight for these upcoming fall days.
Simple Tomato SoupWe have an abundance of tomatoes growing in our backyard. A great way to use up most of the tomatoes is to make tomato soup! I paired tomato soup with with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!
Italian Sausage StewI got this recipe from a friend and then tweaked it to my own tastes. Oh my, this dish is so easy and flavorful!
Pork Noodle Soup with KaleHere's a tasty and easy lunch or dinner meal for 2 - that is also fairly inexpensive to make. Or, this could be served as a side soup for a family of 4-6.
Creamy Broccoli Cheese SoupMy son gave me a slow cooker with a stirring attachment, and I love to play with my new toy. I've made this soup on the stove top, but I don't want to stand over it for 40 minutes, stirring, but it's great in the slow cooker.
Hubby's Homemade Turkey Noodle SoupA tradition in our family is making homemade turkey noodle soup from our leftover turkey. My husband has always been the one to make the homemade noodles which his mother always used to make. The noodles are thick, hearty and delicious!
Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese SoupThis is a lightened version of a creamy broccoli cheese soup. Instead of using potatoes and roux made from flour and butter, I simply use cauliflower. You can have the same comforting soup with a fraction of the calories. If you'd like to make this vegetarian or even vegan, you can use veggie broth, almond milk, and cashew cheese. Yum!
Bok Choy Tofu Shrimp SoupBok choy is a vegetable we're growing in our garden. Here's an easy soup you could make that is light, refreshing and perfect to pair with any rice meal.
Creamy Ginger Parsnip SoupTry this super easy-to-make, delicious, anti-oxidant packed soup. The ginger gives the complex parsnip root a lovely zing, while a touch of butter and cream brings it all together. We are loving this soup right now as we are fighting allergies and mini colds. True comfort in a bowl!
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)The addition of the egg and lemon makes a basic chicken soup into the ultimate comfort food. The finished dish is tangy and savory, with flavors reminiscent of egg drop soup. Best of all, it is easy to put together for a quick weeknight dinner.
Tomato Soup from Canned TomatoesIf you are missing the flavors of summer, make this easy soup. All you need is a large #10 can of tomatoes and some basic veggies. If you can't find these large cans, use 5 - 6 regular sized cans.
Free Leftover SoupEven before the quarantine, I have always had two bags in my freezer; one for vegetable scraps and the other for bones. When the bags are full, it is time to make soup.
Beans and Greens SoupThis soup can be made in about 30 minutes, but is packed with the most wonderful textures and flavours. The Parmesan cheese gives it the depth it needs in such a short time. This is a fantastic soup for getting in all your fiber needs.
Loaded Potato SoupThis dreamy, creamy soup will really hit the spot. It reminds me of one of my favourite comfort foods, a loaded baked potato. It's super easy to make. Add whatever toppings you like. I went with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onion, and bacon bits. Perfect!
Spinach Herb and Bean SoupThis is a twist on one of my grandmother's soup recipes. Usually, it's thickened by using a good amount of barley but I did not have any. Instead I used quick cooking oats and leftover rice. It was incredibly good. The great thing about this soup is you can use dried herbs that you have on hand at any time. I keep a bunch in stock just for using in soups and stews. If you'd like to use fresh herbs, multiply the amount of dried herbs by three.
Pantry SoupAt a time like this, we need to use what we have in the pantry to make meals. Things are scarce in the supermarket and many do not want to go out to the supermarket! Everyone has enough in their pantry to make a great soup!
Creamy Blue Cheese Celery SoupI discovered this soup when looking for ways to use up an excess of celery. It makes an elegant lunch or first course for a special dinner. It would have been wonderful with a slice of crusty bread or croutons.
Ginger Coconut Glass Noodle SoupIf you need some comfort in the form of soup, here is a great recipe for you. Its chicken stock and coconut milk base makes it creamy, while the ginger root and lemon give it a lively zing. I added glass noodles to keep it hearty yet light. This is a wonderful recipe to have around for cold and flu season.
Make Your Own Onion Soup MixThis can be made from ingredients you have already. Nowadays no one wants to go out to the food store any more than is absolutely necessary.
Homemade Minestrone SoupThis soup is a favorite of all! A great vegetarian soup also. It is warming and comforting. I really don't know anyone who doesn't like Minestrone Soup!
Chuck Wagon ChiliI am eating from my pantry as much as possible. This recipe has only 1/2 pound of ground meat for 4 servings. I used ground turkey.
Kale and Sausage Lentil SoupThis is a hearty and delicious soup that's packed with vitamins. Using a meat as flavourful as smoked sausage makes it so you barely have to add many seasoning elements. I used a can of prepared lentils for speedy cooking. I love this soup on cold days!
Instant Pot Bone BrothWe have all been sick this winter, so we look for easy ways to make chicken soup. There is no easier way than this. Just throw it all in the instant pot. If you don't have an instant pot, you can achieve the same in a giant stew pot cooked for over 6 hours, or a crockpot.
Additions to Chicken SoupI know at one point I have posted my homemade chicken soup. Today I found out that two of my neighbors' families have come down with the flu! Well, there is 'only'one cure for anything that ails you... chicken soup! I made a huge pot of soup. My basic chicken soup with onions, celery, carrots, seasonings, and noodles. I packed two big bowls and put them outside my neighbors' doors.
Butternut Squash SoupI make this every Thanksgiving. I make ahead and freeze it without the cream. When I am ready to serve it I add the cream. I also serve it with 3-4 soup crackers on top. I submitted that recipe as well. I double the recipe since everyone loves it and I have a big crowd. I am submitting this recipe now so interested readers can prepare it in time for Thanksgiving.
Savory Chicken ChiliWith the cold weather setting in, this is the time for a tasty chicken chili! This is made in a crock pot, which saves in many ways. This meal can make up to 12 servings, or you can freeze part of it for another time. Here's how!
Spaghetti Squash SoupIt's very common to use spaghetti squash as replacement for pasta. You've probably seen many spaghetti and lasagna recipes using it. How about using it to replace the noodles in your soup? This is a great way to use up your fall harvest of the delicious squash. Simmering it brings out the flavour of the squash into the soup, and the beautiful strands become the noodles to this hearty dish.
Russian Beetroot BorschtBorscht is a hearty soup that comes in many variations, usually from the Eastern European part of the world. My mother travelled to Russia when she was in college and learned how to make this beetroot-filled Borscht whilst there. She's made it for us during the colder months all our lives and we absolutely love it. Comfort food at its finest!
Quick and Easy Arroz CaldoArroz Caldo is a special kind of porridge with a complete mix of tiny bits of vegetables and chicken meat. Family members want bigger portions of meat with bones because the bones add to and enhance the flavor of its broth. In this dish I cut bigger bits of meat and eliminated the bones so children could easily eat it. I made it really quick for my late lunch with kids.
Sweet Beef and Vegetable SoupI have cousins who love putting sugar on or mixing anything sweet into their savory dishes. I once tasted their sweet sardines with egg noodles. It was quite good and I'm giving it a try tonight on my beef and vegetable soup.
Roast Chicken and Tomato Noodle SoupI love to use the leftovers from my roast chickens to make soups. The carcass is used to make the stock, but the meat is set aside and dropped in at the end of the soup-making process so it stays juicy and does not lose its flavour. I came up with this when I saw my mum pushing away the meat from a chicken noodle soup, saying that all the goodness from the chicken chunks had been sucked out, leaving nothing but dry stringy squares. I think I've done that before, too! This is a wonderful and comforting soup that is very easy to make.
Beef Spareribs SoupSoup is always on our dinner table. Whether it's made of noodles, eggs or meat. As long as there is steaming hot soup the family dinner is complete.
Fresh Garden Tomato SoupThis is the season to enjoy tomatoes like no other time! Using your own garden tomatoes (whatever kind including cherry tomatoes) you can make this simple but delicious soup in a half an hour, with the cooking taking 20 minutes of the total time. Make a fast, fresh and inviting meal!
Creamy Sweet Corn and Mushroom SoupThe cold weather has started. Rain is pouring hard outside that we all could not go out for dinner. We'd love to have soup that's perfect for the weather and here's what I made for dinner.
Green Malabar Spinach & Shrimp SoupWe just started growing green malabar spinach in our backyard and wow, it has grown very quickly within the last two months. Here's an easy and classic method of making this soup.
Creamy Cucumber SoupWith an overabundance of cucumbers in our garden this year, I tried this hot or cold cucumber soup recipe using avocado for the creamy consistency instead of cream. We loved it and I think you will as well!
Chicken RamenNative chickens are those we raise in our own backyards. Most of us prefer native chickens, because they are tastier than the commercial broilers in the market.
Cheesy Egg Drop SoupWe all want to prepare healthy food for the family. The recipe I'm cooking this morning is simply made of eggs and freshly picked vegetables from our very own veggie plots. It's so easy, but very healthy.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle SoupChicken noodle soup is a comfort staple. Some chopping is required however, afterwards you can relax because your instant pot will do the work. Minus boiling pasta of your choice.
Corn Soup with Pork CracklingWe had steamed corn last Friday but none of us dared to eat it, because it was "literally hard" to eat. It went through pressure cooker several hours but nothing happened. I wanted to save the corn from the waste basket. Here's what I did.
Creamy Zucchini Bacon SoupI had an overabundance of white zucchini so I thought I'd try to make a soup with it. You can use regular zucchini in lieu of white zucchini for this. I used bacon as the flavourful base for it, then topped it off with crispy bacon as a stir-in garnish. It was so hearty and delicious!
Pea Soup from Braising LiquidI've made corned beef several times since St. Patrick's Day as I've become quite a fan of the Instant Pot method (link below). It reminded me that every year, I am always left with a large amount of delicious braising liquid from all the meat and veggies. I decided to try to make a soup from it, being careful to make sure I balance out the saltiness by adding extra water, to taste. This is a great thrifty use of the braising liquid and boosting it with some peas, veggies, and water. Turned out delicious!
Soup from Leftover ScrapsSave all your vegetable peelings and ends, along with meat bones, in the freezer. When you have enough, make a broth that can be enjoyed as is, or as a base for other soups. I used the Instant Pot soup setting, which is 30 minutes after coming to pressure. If you are making it on the stovetop, allow a couple of hours.
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Noodle SoupThis is a completely homemade and natural broth made from pork and shrimp. It is a perfect recipe to accommodate 4 bowls in just 1 hour!
Icelandic Vegetable SoupOne of my close friends lives in Iceland, and he's given me some wonderful recipes over the years. I used one of his Icelandic stew recipes to come up with this soup and he's given me his stamp of approval. It is super hearty and delicious, and is so comforting on these chilly days. I like it with a squeeze of lemon and some crusty bread.
Kabocha Squash and Shrimp SoupThis kabocha squash soup is healthy, sweet, and just takes a few simple ingredients to make. This soup can be served as a main soup meal, side dish/soup to eat with rice or you can add noodles of your choice.
Toasted Oat and Vegetable SoupThis is a great way to bring out the nutty flavours of oatmeal before thickening up your vegetable soup. This soup was so incredibly delicious, ready pretty quickly, and cost just a few bucks to feed 6 of us. You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock with this.
Ginger Butternut Squash SoupThis ginger butternut squash soup is the perfect soothing soup for a cold winter day. I had leftover roasted butternut squash and decided to try adding ginger which made this soup really pop.
Quick Chicken ChiliThis is a quick meal you can make for lunch or dinner, especially if you are on a time crunch. Also great option to make if you have chicken leftovers.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)This vegan-friendly soup really hits the spot no matter what time of year it is. Its creaminess comes from the squash itself, aided by some delicious coconut milk. It's laced with ginger and lime, giving it a wonderful aroma, too.
Pork Cauliflower Orzo SoupIt has been gloomy and cold lately in Southern California so that calls out for soup! Very little ingredients to make this soup however, the time consuming part was simmering the pork shoulder for a few hours, other than that this is easy to whip up and kid approved!
Baked Potato Broccoli SoupThis hearty, creamy soup is actually made from leftover baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. It really takes something that's not so great reheated and turns it into a super delicious new dish.
Tuna Cheddar ChowderA hearty, satisfying soup for cold weather. Very economical, especially if you buy the ingredients on sale.
Homemade Clam ChowderI spent my birthday up in the San Francisco Bay area. Walking around town looking for a place to eat, I noticed the price of clam chowder had skyrocketed like mad. I skipped out on having some, but since the craving stuck, my mother and I decided to make it from scratch once I got home. It's not hard to do, and costs a fraction of the price marked at the restaurants. Bread bowl optional, but highly recommended!
Mexican Chicken Salsa SoupThis soup is absolutely the easiest soup you can make. All you have to do is toss all the ingredients into a pot and you have yourself a quick lunch or dinner meal for easily 5-6 bowls.
Butternut Squash SoupWonderful for the record breaking cold weather we are having. I will wrote the instructions for preparing on the stovetop. I used my Instant Pot on the soup setting. I let it release naturally for about 10 minutes before I added the cream.
Chinese Mustard Greens and Shrimp SoupThis soup is very versatile. You can eat this as is, paired with rice or even add some noodles into this soup. This is one of my favorite soups and very quick to make with just a few ingredients.
Whey SoupIn many countries where cheeses are made at home, thrifty cooks use the whey as a soup base. My mother was from Poland. She made a sauerkraut soup that reminds me of this because of the slight tang. This recipe can be doubled.
Oxtail Vegetable SoupThis is a nice hearty soup especially for cold nights! Can be served over a side of rice or French bread. Requires little prep time and cooks easily in an instant pot.
Acorn Squash SoupI love using squash in the fall and winter months. When used as the main ingredient in soup, the outcome is a very rich and comforting meal without too much effort. Acorn squash is great for your immune system, and has plenty of vitamins and minerals to support great skin and eye health.
Creamy Parsnip SoupI adore root vegetables, and parsnips are absolutely one of my favourites. It has a wonderfully distinct spicy flavour, and is chock full of vitamins and nutrients to support your immune system. I like to make this soup for my vegan friends. It really does not need any sort of added cream at all, but you could add some if you wish.
Chilled Cucumber and Dill SoupThis soup was inspired by several online recipes and is made with a combination of yogurt and buttermilk. It's fresh, smooth, and bright. This recipe makes a good appetizer any time of the year.
Roasted Cauliflower SoupThis recipe came from a magazine called Ohio Valley. The original did not call for chicken and only really had onion and cauliflower. We added mushrooms, red pepper, and chicken, and we found it much improved.
Cauliflower, Sausage and Okra SoupThis is a simple and healthy soup that is perfect for a chilly evening. This was my first attempt and I recommend just 10 minutes, not 15 minutes like I did it. Otherwise, it is very delicious and filling.
Italian Sausage Spinach Orzo SoupThis is a Fall favorite. It is so warming and delicious with lots spices and flavors. Enjoy making this very easy soup.
Lemon Chicken SoupI came up with this recipe when I had next to nothing in the house to cook with. I had a roasted chicken that was torn to bits, lemons from my garden, carrots and onions that I'd dried over the summer, and some quick oats. For being so bare-bones, it was absolutely delicious, and was even better the next day. So comforting!
Vegetarian Kidney Bean ChiliI was craving chili like mad the other day. Unfortunately, I didn't have the ingredients on hand to make a proper chili. I came up with this vegetarian chili using kidney beans, then served it with yogurt, cheese and avocado. It turned out so good, it totally satisfied my craving. The meat was not even missed! This chili is comforting on these more chilly days. ;)
New England Clam ChowderHomemade clam chowder is the very best! So hearty, satisfying and down right good. Very easy to make and puts the canned chowder to shame.
Stuffed Pork Bitter Melon SoupThis is my new favorite way of making stuffed bitter melon soup. I took a shortcut in preparing this soup and the outcome was extremely delicious with half the time to cookI used my instant pot, but you can cook this over the stove as well for a little longer time.
Chilled Spinach SoupSpinach has been a fabulous superfood for ages. Just ask Popeye! It's packed full of vitamins, iron, calcium, and is an excellent pick-me-up when you need some energy. These hot summer days have me feeling a bit lethargic, so this chilled spinach soup really comes in handy. You can skip the entire chilling process if you'd like to have it hot, which is also phenomenal.
Cream of Overgrown Zucchini SoupIf you have reached the stage where neighbours are leaving zucchini on your porch or if a few have grown too large to grill, it's time for this creamy and delicious soup. It is simple and you can return to it again and again. These days I encourage a few larger fruits to form just so I can make it!
Coconut Chicken SoupThis recipe of mine is based around one of my favourite Thai soups, Tom Kha Gai. Since my easy-to-get-to local shops don't carry lemongrass, galangal, or kaffir lime leaves, I've made substitutes that do a great job of mimicking them (until I can get out to the proper shops)! I hope you give this a try.
Rich Shrimp StockMy local seafood shop sells head-on shrimp for nearly half the price of the ones already cut. This is a plus for me because I love to use the heads, skins, and tails, along with vegetable scraps, to make my own rich shrimp stock. Not only is a homemade version more delicious, it's also so much cheaper. Shrimp stock is full of glucosamine, which is essential for healthy joint health.
Moroccan Vegetable and Bean SoupYou don't need a leg of lamb or pieces of chicken to pull out the flavours of Morocco in a dish. This vegan friendly soup is filled with delicious and heart-healthy chunks of veggies and beans. You can use any types you want, but my soup's stars were cauliflower and lima beans, which are full of protein, fiber and vitamins!
Instant Pot Beef StewA delicious and tender beef stew prepared in an instant pot. Very juicy and healthy, no stock added just water. Serves perfectly with nice toasted baguette.
Pennywort Shrimp Rice SoupPennywort is also known as centella asiatica or in Vietnamese "rau ma", an edible herb that is common in Asian culture. We actually grow rau ma in our backyard and it grows very easily, literally like weeds! Pennywort is versatile, it can be juiced or blended for a refreshing drink or cooked.
Chicken Vermicelli SoupSummer time hasn't actually ended yet but rainy season is starting to show up. Here's a chilly afternoon just a perfect cold weather for the dinner I'm going to prepare.
Mexican Cabbage SoupThis is one of my family's favourite soups. They love it because it tastes like a loaded taco, and I love it because it's super nutritious. It's loaded with cabbage, which is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and also aids in digestion. If you'd like to get a little fancy, add a little haystack of homemade crisped corn tortilla strips on top!
Opo Squash Chicken SoupBone in chicken breast was on sale so I cut the chicken breast off for a different meal. What remained was the bone and a bit of meat, which was just enough to make soup.
Noodle Soup with Pork ShankDelicious to eat on a cold afternoon or evening. Made with no MSG or artificial ingredients in a all natural homemade broth.
Pierogi SoupDo you have left over pierogis (eastern European dumplings) or pierogis that have thawed out into a big gloppy clump? Don't throw them out! Make pierogi soup.
Grilled Sausage ChiliIf you are already grilling, you can toss some sausages on the grill and have tomorrow's lunch/dinner made. This is a quick meal that can easily be paired with corn bread, bread, mac n' cheese, or your choice of sides.
Curried Sweet Potato Carrot SoupSweet potatoes are creamy and delicious on their own, but make for an excellent addition to soups when pureed. They are high in dietary fiber and are an excellent source of natural vitamins. Cooking them with curry powder really ups their game. I hope you try this luscious soup!
