Cooking: Soups, Stews, & Chili
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
I returned from a trip to northern Minnesota with a huge bag of native wild rice and thoughts of...
Read MoreZuppa Toscana (Keto)
I think nearly every keto food blog has a version of this recipe and for good reason. It is delicious and warming on a cold day. This version is mine.
Read MoreSpicy Chicken Soup
I often double this soup and play fast & loose with the amounts of what is added. Depends on who I’m feeding. I like thick soup and I like this one spicy. I often add more chicken, veggies and seasonings than the recipe mentions, usually doubling the recipe. Adjust according to your own preferences! However, don’t skip the long simmer. That is key.
Read MoreSenate Bean Soup
What really makes this soup special is the ingredients. Rancho Gordo beans are amazing and Burger’s Smokehouse has delicious smoked ham and bacon. With the two together? You can’t go wrong!
Read MoreSpicy Lentil Soup with Hot Italian Sausage
I usually can take or leave lentils but I love this spicy soup. Served hot with some shredded Parmesan and crusty bread, I most recently made this on a snow day. Lentils, veggies, spicy sausage and a sprinkling of Parmesan. It was perfect!
Read MoreDad’s Chili (with some tweaks!)
My Dad developed the original version of this recipe while competing in a chili competition circuit. I made a few minor tweaks to the seasoning with the addition of porcini powder, Aleppo pepper, and fish sauce.
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