Hi, would you like some Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup that's super creamy, slightly sweet, and that highly resembles Panera's autumn squash soup that I am obsessed with? YES PLEASE! I have problem. I LOVE buying all of the winter squash - well okay, I love EATING it even more - BUT I tend to buy a bunch of it because it lasts FOREVER and oh the possibilities. Then I wind up with piles of squash on my counter and I don't get to eating it for a long time because LIFE happens. And because … [Read more...]
Lemon Artichoke Soup
It's the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th and that means one thing! It's finally here!!! It's GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL DAYYYY!!!! And that is what I am thankful for! KIDDING - well yes it is, but that's not all I am thankful for! I am also thankful for this Lemon Artichoke Soup. Okay, Gilmore Girls revival aside the day after Thanksgiving is the day when you realize that you don't want to eat or look at another piece of food for as long as you live. Well, that is if you did Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Hi friends, did you miss me?! It's been way too long! That's okay, life happens and sometimes and we just need a moment. It's November 1st you guys, and the first day of the month is always a good time to begin again. Don't you agree? November has lots of yummy exciting food for us to eat. Hello Thanksgiving. The one day a year that it's acceptable to stuff your face 3 or 4 times over and then still have dessert. It's the day that foodies dream about all year long! Be ready for plenty … [Read more...]
Easy Gazpacho
I know, I know. It's the beginning of September and instead of posting a recipe about pumpkin or chili I am posting a recipe for Easy Gazpacho, a cold, refreshing soup that is generally made and enjoyed during blazing hot summer days! I promise the pumpkin recipes, baking recipes, and chilis are all coming your way before you know it. But for now, let's cherish this soup that's made with all the fresh, late summer veggies (yes, it's still technically summer) while our afternoons are still warm … [Read more...]
Dairy Free Salmon Chowder (GF)
I vow that this is the last soup I will make until fall. Okay, I can't exactly make that promise. But it is the last soup that I have planned for a while. Are you shocked? Me, too. As you know, I detest milk, but I love a good seafood chowder. Chowders generally contain some heavy cream; it's pretty much essential to a good chowder. So, I made it my personal challenge to make a dairy free chowder that tastes as good as the dairy version. Do you want to know the secret? Cashew milk. … [Read more...]
Pea Soup (V + GF)
Happy spring, friends! I know that I keep mentioning spring, but it truly excites me - like little girl giddy excited. Besides doesn't the post of this title, Pea Soup, just sound like spring? And that gorgeous bright green color! I can barely handle it. As you know, I cannot survive cold weather without some warm soup. Even though it is officially spring and the sun is shining, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, we can still have some chilly days. Seriously, Mother Nature, … [Read more...]
Thai Sweet Potato Soup with Shrimp
Lately I have been into making some ethnic dishes. First, Butter Chicken, and now this Thai Sweet Potato Soup with Shrimp. In addition to these two exotic dishes, I have been into whipping up some curried soups and stir fries in my everyday cooking. Maybe it's that I am trying to summon the warm tropical weathers to our part of the cold world. Whatever the reason, Paul's not complaining, and neither am I. You guys, spring isn't too far off; I see the light at the end of the … [Read more...]
Healthier Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Hi, Friends. On this happy Friday I give to you my Healthier Loaded Baked Potato Soup! Don't you just love ordering a piping hot bowl of loaded baked potato soup at your favorite restaurant? It's like a baked potato that has been made into soup form, two wonderful things have been combined to create one magical dish! You scarf down the creamy, cheesy, starchy magical loaded baked potato soup enjoying every single bite. And then you sit there feeling too full, too bloated, and like you need to … [Read more...]
Lentil Turkey Chili
Friends, I think I have literally turned into an ice cube! The past few days have been really, really cold. To be honest, once Christmas and New Years have come and gone I am officially over winter. The magic feelings that were surrounding us in anticipation of Christmas are now gone. We are left with some dirty, matted down snow and below-freezing temps. Now you're thinking, "Bah hum bug!" Come on, I know I'm not the only Midwest dweller who feels this way! To top off this entire freezing … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup
I know, I know. Split pea and ham soup may not have the most appetizing color, but trust me when I tell you that this soup is not to be missed. Split pea and ham soup is one of those comfort foods for me. Sometimes, my mom would make it for me while I was sick in bed. As an adult I love a good warming bowl of split pea soup to help comfort me and warm me up on a cold, fall day. What’s even better is that there is virtually no work involved in making this soup. A few weeks ago we had a food … [Read more...]
