If anything says comfort food, it’s soup. We all have our favorites, don’t we? Mine? Creamy tomato basil bisque! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Soup vs. Bisque Okay, before I go on, I just want to explain the difference between soup and bisque. What is bisque? Bisque is basically a rich creamy soup. Creamy you say? I am all…
Soups
Irish Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup is an Irish favorite. It is just what you need on these cold nights when old man winter still refuses to release you from his icy clutches. Making this soup is so easy. You only need about 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple: butter, leeks, potatoes, salt, pepper and stock (vegetable or chicken)….
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This low carb chicken soup doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s definitely soup weather up here in the frozen north. So many soups, so little time! Today, creamy chicken tortilla soup is on the menu. I hate to call this a copycat recipe, because my intention was not to make it taste exactly the same as the…
Irish Potato Soup Recipe
One potato, two potato. I’m being a bit silly, I know. Anyhow a heartwarming Irish potato soup recipe is what I have for you today. Actually, this Irish potato soup recipe is not my original. It came from a book (shaped like a potato) my Irish mother in law bought in Ireland a number of…
Traditional Greek Avgolemono Soup
Brr!! There’s a chill in the air, and nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup. Traditional Greek avgolemono soup is comfort food at its best. It’s rich, creamy, and non-dairy. This mouthwatering recipe comes from a family of egg and lemon sauces that are popular in many Greek dishes. The sauce can be…
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
I’ve neglected to do anything with lentils, until today! Sometimes life has a way of putting things right in front of your face when you least expect it. Little did I know that a little steaming bowl of Middle Eastern lentil soup would make me so happy. This soup is so easy you will love…
Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup (Harira)
Are you looking for a hearty vegetarian soup that will put “meat” on your bones? Then this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (Harira) is just for you. This hearty and easy to make soup is perfect for the cold winter days we are having here in the north. Although I have never made it…
Guinness Beef Stew
This easy beef and Guinness stew recipe is slow cooked in Guinness and beef broth along with vegetables. The result is tender, juicy pieces of meat so tender you can eat them with a spoon in an aromatic broth of herbs and spices. This is so easy to make and will feed a crowd. [feast_advanced_jump_to]…
Carrot Coriander Soup
Carrot Coriander Soup. Hmmmm…, now that sounds interesting! I have two stories to tell you: one about soup, the other about carrots. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Prior to writing this post, my carrot soup knowledge was fairly limited. So, I began my research into the origins of this popular root vegetable. To my pleasant surprise and yours now, I…
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Hey coconut!!! That was my son’s favorite greeting when he was about 3 years old. We still tease him about it and he is 19! I, for one, love coconut anything, this is why this soup is one of my favorites. There is a little Thai restaurant in my town that makes this soup. I…
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Recently I surprised myself by eating something I never thought I would like: Squash soup. Yes, my dear friends I am/was somewhat of a squash hater. But, as a food blogger I need to give foods a second chance. I think this creamy butternut squash soup with apples made me rethink my anti-squash stance. Here’s…
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Saffron
“A cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education” …
Turkey Burger Soup Recipe
The days are getting shorter, sigh! The air certainly feels chillier with every passing day. Face it, we are headed for that dreaded winter season whether we want to admit it or not. I am not a cold weather person, can’t you tell? Cold weather is a time for turkey burger soup, the ultimate comfort…
French Onion Soup and Its History
French onion soup is a simple, rustic and delicious dish. It’s one of my favorites. Is it an easy French onion soup recipe? It takes a bit of time to make, it is so worth it. I’ve often pleaded with my French friend to give me his recipe, but he is not budging. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You…
