June is National Beet Month! This inspired me to make something yummy with roasted beets, one of my favorite veggies….so sweet and earthy! Did you know that beets boost your endurance? Combine that with the protein from the milk in this recipe and you have a healthy soup as well as a great pre-race meal….
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
When I think of chili, I think of my dad’s classic recipe that I have loved my whole life. It is very traditional, consisting of ground beef, tomatoes, beans and spices. It is simple and perfect! I wanted to re-create my dad’s simple goodness in a white chicken chili. So, I added plenty of beans for…
Butternut Squash, Apple and Sausage Bisque
This recipe was born out of the desire to have a second meal made from the previous night’s delicious fall flavors of butternut squash, apples and sausage. (Click here for my Butternut Squash, Apple and Sausage Turnovers recipe.) My first thought was to bake the leftover veggies into a fall pot pie crumble (which I…
Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Soup
The rain just won’t quit here in Colorado, so how about some Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Soup to warm your soul?! One of my childhood favorites, cream of mushroom soup! It continues to be a favorite, especially now that I’ve learned to make it in the crock-pot and can use the leftovers in tomorrow’s…
Homemade Tomato Basil Bisque
If it was up to Anna, we would have Homemade Tomato Basil Bisque for dinner every night. She just loves this creamy tomato soup! I created this in an effort to duplicate one of my childhood favorites, Campbell’s tomato soup. This is my healthier, chunkier version. Hope you like it as much as I (and…
Spring Vegetable Crock Pot Minestrone
Do you need a fast and easy weeknight meal? Nothing’s better than a crock pot dinner! This Spring Vegetable Minestrone combines in-season, spring veggies with the traditional minestrone flavors of beans, broth, pasta and Parmesan. Yum! I love embracing the season and trying new vegetables. I used the veggies below but feel free to try…
Carrot Rice Soup
With Easter right around the corner, Carrot Rice Soup seems like the perfect choice. (Save some for the Easter Bunny…he’ll thank you for it!) Carrots sauteed in butter give this soup a rich, savory flavor. Jasmine rice adds heartiness and texture. It is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and fresh ground pepper. …
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Lasagna is one of the most popular comfort foods, with as many variations of ingredients as there are ways to prepare it. For a busy stay at home mom it can be too much to make a traditional pan lasagna during the week. This recipe is my attempt to bring the yummy, satisfying flavors of…
Creamy Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
It’s a drizzly day here in Colorado…which makes for perfect soup weather! When I have red peppers I need to use, I usually make a roasted red pepper sweet potato soup that is out of this world! On this occasion I had no potatoes. So, I came up with a creamy tomato, red pepper version….
Best Ever French Onion Soup
Do you love ordering French Onion Soup at restaurants? I do! Even when I plan on not having a large meal, if there’s French Onion Soup on the menu I just have to get it! I love the flavors and, of course, the melty cheese that gets stuck on the side of the bowl. It’s…