Soup
Beef Pho
NOTE: This recipe is a work in progress! My husband and I eat Pho every week. We are lucky to have a fantastic Vietnamese takeout restaurant down the street from us, but even though reasonably priced, it’s about $34 for our two bowls. I’m hoping that by making at home, even though a long process, it…
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Dungeness Crab Soup
We do a lot of crabbing, so we’re always looking for new crab recipes. This is a simple creamy soup that comes together quickly. I use Dungeness crab but whatever type of crab is plentiful in your region would be delicious as well.
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Shallot Cream Soup
This soup makes a great appetizer or a light lunch/dinner meal. It’s a variation of French onion soup, but closer to a New Orleans style onion soup, which is made with cream. Serve with French bread or other crusty bread.
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Leftover Turkey Soup
Since my family isn’t a big fan of turkey sandwiches, I’m always trying to find new ways to use the leftovers after Thanksgiving. I experimented with a recipe and now everyone looks forward to this soup. This recipe is a keeper and It uses most of our leftovers. If you’re looking for alternatives for leftover…
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Baked Potato Soup
Baked potato soup is one of my favorites and it’s so versatile; it can be served as a side dish, lunch or dinner. I’ve worked on developing this recipe and my family agrees, this one hits the mark.
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Easy Hot Pot Broths
We’ve been trying out hot pot lately. It’s fun for family and friends; everyone can add their favorite meats and veggies for customized servings. It’s like an Asian fondue. These are easy and basic recipes but stay tuned, as we experiment more, we hope to add other recipes.
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French Onion Soup
We’ve been experimenting with slightly different versions of French onion soup, and so far this one is our favorite.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Combine with crusty bread for a light meal or serve as an appetizer before dinner. The recipe makes 3 to 4 servings, so for a crowd, just double.This is an easy recipe, so great for a weekday night or anytime you want a quick and delicious meal.
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Spicy Chipotle Turkey Chili
This is a spicy chili, so if you don’t like too much spice, just adjust the amount of chipotle powder (start with 1/2 teaspoon). You could also use two cans of red beans instead of three. Serve with homemade cornbread.
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Rich’s Smokin’ Chili
Whenever we smoke a beef brisket, we go large and there’s usually leftovers, so the next day, we’re putting together a batch of Smokin’ Chili.
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