Soups

Lasagna Soup. Lasagna Soup This Lasagna Soup is truly like lasagna in a bowl.

The flavors are lovely. And the ooey gooey cheesy concoction at the bottom of the bowl is YUM! With spring officially arriving last weekend, this house could pretty much assume that soup would be a rarity for a few months. I’m just not the kind to put a hot pot on the stove during the spring and summer, unless we have some unseasonably cool weather. But just as soon as spring finally decided to peek out, it disappeared. Gone. Nowhere to be found. When we awoke Wednesday morning, it was to the broadcast of yet another winter storm warning. But you know the saying…“if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”… So I made soup! I found this Lasagna Soup recipe in our local Kowalski’s Markets magazine, originally from the cookbook 300 Sensational Soups. The soup is truly like lasagna in a bowl. I substituted mafalda pasta for the recipe’s fusilli, because aren’t they just the cutest mini lasagna looking noodles you ever did see? Soup or Sauce [S.O.S.] Mix.

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Cream of Zucchini Soup. This simple recipe is a favorite in my house.

I make this a few times a month and my family loves it! Cream of Zucchini SoupGina's Weight Watcher RecipesServings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pt Calories: 65.3 • Fat: 1.0g • Protein: 3.5 g • Carb: 11 g • Fiber: 2.8 g Ingredients: • 1/2 small onion, quartered • 2 cloves garlic • 3 medium zucchini, skin on cut in large chunks • 32 oz fat free chicken stock • 2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream • salt • pepper Directions: Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic and zucchini in a medium pot and cook on medium heat.

Zuppa Toscana. Homemade Cream of Something Soup. It seems like canned Cream of Something or Other Soup crops up in so many recipes, especially now that it’s CrockPot season.

And whether you don’t like to buy canned for health reasons, have dietary restrictions, or just want to try something different, this post is a simple guide to creating your own Cream of Something Soup at home. It’s also a great recipe for those times when you’re too lazy busy to drag a pair of toddlers to the store for a can of soup. Simply follow the recipe, consulting the SOUP BASE table for any substitutes to suit your dietary needs and also the MAIN INGREDIENT table for the same. Today, I made I made cream of mushroom with vegetable broth. Once you get the hang of your substitutions, you could make Cream of Just About Anything Soup by swapping in 1/2 cup of finely diced meats or veggies. Season with Spice - Features: Homemade Mushroom Soup. The essence of the Christmas season should be about spending time, not money.

Spending time away from work, with family and friends and a glass of eggnog. Spending time in the kitchen, slowing down, learning new dishes and relearning others, cooking from scratch for your loved ones to enjoy. Spending time smiling, laughing, remembering the joy this season brings each year. And the season of spending time warming up with warm drinks and warm soups. Homemade Chicken and Dumplings. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in the milk, mixing with a fork until the dough forms a ball. Heavily flour a work surface. You’ll need a rolling pin and something to cut the dumplings with. I like to use a pizza cutter. Roll the dough out thin with a heavily floured rolling pin. Use the floured spatula to put them on a heavily floured plate. To cook them, bring the broth to a boil. For more pictures and instructions, see the related link above! Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup. 1-1 1/2 - 2 ounce envelope white sauce mix4 cups water1-14 ounce can vegetable broth1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1- 7 or 8 ounce package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)1-12 ounce can evaporated milk6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinachGround black pepper (optional)Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Directions: 1.Place dry white sauce mix in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.

Gradually add the water to the white sauce mix, stirring until smooth. Stir in broth, mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. 2.Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. 52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less. Being hungry sucks (it’s a scientific fact).

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