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Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot is a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful soup! It’s full of tender meat and vegetables and very satisfying! It is made with chuck roast, whole-grain barley, fresh veggies, and a well-seasoned broth. My favorite thing to end a cold dayRead More…
Easy Asparagus Soup Recipe – This simple soup can be ready in about half an hour. It takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by sautéing with butter before puréeing. Fresh tarragon adds a depth of flavor. I really like asparagus soup. It’s pure comfort in a bowl andRead More…
Green Tomato Soup – Many people grow tomatoes in their yards. There is nothing like a ripe, juicy, red tomato in the summer. Picked fresh off the vine. But as you get closer to fall, you may have a lot of green tomatoes that haven’t ripened. Sometimes more than aRead More…
Easy Butternut Squash Soup – There are many versions of Butternut Squash Soup. I like this one (and most of the soups I prepare) because no cream is added. The hearty nature of the soup comes from breaking down the fleshy part of the squash, as well as the otherRead More…
Sausage, White Beans and Spinach Soup – This is a quick and easy soup with Italian turkey sausage, white beans, and spinach that is full of flavor and nice and healthy. Takes less than an hour to prep, prepare, cook and serve. It’s a go-to recipe for a weekday winter,Read More…
Roasted Poblano Soup -In April last year, we were invited to our friend’s Mark & Julie Darnieder’s villa for a week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Five couples sharing this beautiful spot. It was a spectacular setting and included a staff of 10. The staff included a bartender and a fullRead More…