Soups

A recipe for a cilantro-lime chicken soup inspired by a Peruvian classic with a spoonful of yogurt that allows this tangy potato, quinoa, and pea-laden soup a different dimension. “Listen--are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life?” -- Mary … [Read more...] about Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup with Yogurt

A recipe for a creamy and comforting chicken soup with fresh tarragon and soft gnocchi pillows. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be. – Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night The snow outside keeps falling in intervals, the sun peeking … [Read more...] about Creamy Tarragon Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Roasted carrots and parsnips join a load of fresh thyme and a hint of ginger in this smooth and creamy soup recipe. Enter to win a copy of Brown Eggs and Jam Jars below. My children are sitting on the living room floor busying themselves with a circuit kit, setting it up … [Read more...] about Roasted Carrot, Parsnip, and Thyme Soup {Brown Eggs & Jam Jars Cookbook Giveaway}

A rich and flavorful broth, hearty meatballs, cooked greens, and tiny pasta are married together in this simplified recipe for minestra maritata, also known as Italian wedding soup. You have to make it happen. – Denis Diderot Some days it's all I can do to survive, to get … [Read more...] about Italian Wedding Soup: Minestra Maritata (with Meatballs and Acini di Pepe)

Butternut squash soup gets an upgrade with smoky paprika, a bit of cayenne, and a hearty helping of seared kielbasa sausage and golden brown brussels sprouts on top. September gave us a proper Minnesota send-off this weekend with temperatures creeping back into the 80s. … [Read more...] about Smoky Butternut Squash Soup with Seared Kielbasa and Toasted Brussels Sprouts