Category Archives: Soups/Stews

Soups/Stews

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup. Some of my favorite recipes don’t begin with a recipe card. They begin with someone standing at the stove, adding a little of this and a little of that until a big pot of food comes together.
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup is an old fashioned, homemade soup packed with tender beef and vegetables.

That is how my father made vegetable soup. This Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup is inspired by those memories. It is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, peas, corn, green beans and lima beans in a flavorful tomato-based broth. Continue reading HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP →

Main Course, Soups/Stews

SOUP BEANS AND HAM

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SOUP BEANS AND HAM

I’m so happy to be sharing this old-fashioned recipe for Soup Beans and Ham. This is pure comfort food—simple, hearty, and full of flavor.

old fashioned recipe for Soup Beans and Ham. Pure comfort food and you will love it.After a few chilly days, it felt like the perfect time to have a big pot of soup beans simmering on the stove. I also had some leftover ham to use, which makes this dish even more special. It’s an inexpensive meal, but one that is filling and always satisfying. Continue reading SOUP BEANS AND HAM →

Side Dishes, Soups/Stews

WEST VIRGINIA REUNION BEANS

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This recipe for West Virginia Reunion Beans is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ or cookout. 

Authentic West Virginia Reunion Beans (Crockpot Recipe)

West Virginia Reunion Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for your next summer BBQ, family reunion, or potluck. Made with a rich blend of spicy sausage, kielbasa, tender canned beans, and a sweet-and-savory tomato sauce, this dish is slow-simmered in a crockpot until thick and flavorful. Continue reading WEST VIRGINIA REUNION BEANS →

Soups/Stews

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup 

Loaded Baked Potato Soup, a pot full of potatoes, ham, cheese, bacon and veggies.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup is one of my favorite soups to make when the weather turns cool. It is rich, creamy, and hearty, with all the comforting flavors of a loaded baked potato in every bowl.

This isn’t just a simple potato soup. Baked potatoes are combined with crisp bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a flavorful mixture of vegetables. I also add a little jalapeño for a subtle kick that complements the creamy soup without overpowering it.

Top each bowl with bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and green onions for the full loaded baked potato experience. Continue reading LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP →

FOOD BOARDS, Soups/Stews

SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI

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This Spicy Beef and 3 Bean Chili is the kind of hearty, homemade chili I start craving as soon as the weather turns cool. It is made with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, three kinds of beans, tomatoes with jalapeños, chili seasonings, and tomato juice, then slowly simmered until all those flavors come together.
Spicy Beef and 3 bean chili is the ultimate pot of chili. Beef, beans, spices, veggies and tomato juice slow simmered to perfection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has just the right amount of heat for our family, but it is easy to adjust if you prefer a milder chili.

My husband usually requests a pot as soon as we have our first stretch of cooler weather. I created this recipe many years ago, and it has become one of our favorite fall and winter meals. I have also shared it with many friends over the years, and they tell me their families love it too. Continue reading SPICY BEEF AND 3 BEAN CHILI →

Cooking/Baking Downsized, Soups/Stews

POTATO HAM BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

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          Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a hearty, creamy soup made with tender potatoes, broccoli, savory ham, and cheddar cheese.Potato Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a hearty, creamy soup made with tender potatoes, broccoli, savory ham, and cheddar cheese. It is an easy old-fashioned comfort food that makes a satisfying meal on a chilly fall or winter day.

This is one of those soups that is filling enough to serve as a meal, especially with a loaf of crusty bread, crackers, or warm rolls alongside it. Continue reading POTATO HAM BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP →

Soups/Stews

CREAMY CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup loaded with chicken,veggies,a creamy broth and topped with herb flavored pie crust toppers.

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup has all the cozy flavors of a classic chicken pot pie, but comes together in a comforting bowl of soup. Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery and peas simmer in a rich, creamy broth, then each bowl is finished with savory Parmesan and herb pie crust toppers.

If your family loves chicken pot pie, this soup is an easy way to enjoy those familiar flavors without making an entire pie. And those little golden pie crust cut-outs make it extra special! Continue reading CREAMY CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP →

Cooking/Baking Downsized, Soups/Stews

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP- COOKING FOR 2

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 This Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a flavorful, hearty soup with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, and enchilada sauce. It has plenty of Mexican-inspired flavor and a little kick of heat.

This Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a flavorful, hearty soup with chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, and enchilada sauce. It has plenty of Mexican-inspired flavor and a little kick of heat.I created this recipe in a smaller amount for two people, with enough for a few leftovers. It is quick to put together and makes a great lunch or easy dinner on a chilly day.

The combination of enchilada sauce, tomatoes and green chilies, chicken, beans, and corn gives this soup plenty of flavor without requiring a long list of ingredients. I usually use rotisserie chicken, which makes this recipe especially easy. Continue reading SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP- COOKING FOR 2 →

Soups/Stews

OLD FASHIONED POTATO AND HAM SOUP

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Potato soup recipes that are family favorites. Loaded baked potato or old fashioned potato & ham.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO AND HAM SOUP

Old Fashioned Potato and Ham Soup is a simple, hearty soup made with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and diced ham in a creamy broth. It is the kind of comforting, satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day.

This is my husband’s favorite kind of potato soup. Unlike a loaded baked potato soup, this version is made with simple ingredients and lets the potatoes and ham take center stage. It is an old-fashioned recipe that is easy to prepare and makes a generous pot for the family. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED POTATO AND HAM SOUP →