Cooking: Soups, Stews, & Chili

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

by andreainblue | Nov 1, 2019 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

I returned from a trip to northern Minnesota with a huge bag of native wild rice and thoughts of...

Zuppa Toscana (Keto)

by andreainblue | Dec 16, 2018 | Instant Pot, Keto, Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

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.

Spicy Chicken Soup

by andreainblue | Dec 15, 2018 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

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.

Senate Bean Soup

by andreainblue | Dec 8, 2018 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

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!

Spicy Lentil Soup with Hot Italian Sausage

by andreainblue | Dec 8, 2018 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

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!

Taco Soup

by andreainblue | Dec 8, 2018 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

There are a million versions of Taco Soup floating around the web. This is mine. It is kind of like a bowl of chili and a taco had a baby.

Dad’s Chili (with some tweaks!)

by andreainblue | Dec 5, 2018 | Soups, Stews, & Chili | 0

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.