Category Archives: soup

My Homemade Herb And Spice Mixes

Posted on May 6, 2024 by okieranchwife

No photos on this post. Sorry. Oh okay. But it is not cooking related. This is in my living room with some of my own photos from traveling through Scotland. That was during my previous life. The photos are the … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and Potato Soup 2.0

Posted on April 15, 2024 by okieranchwife

So far I have harvested two pounds of asparagus from my patch. There will be more to gather this week.  Last spring I shared a recipe for asparagus and potato soup. Here is another one. This one has less ingredients … Continue reading →

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New England Bean Chowder

Posted on March 10, 2024 by okieranchwife

So the morning started out at 35 degrees. The afternoon is supposed to be in the upper 60’s. Morning weather demanded a soup. So I was watching a video from Vermont and reminiscing about skiing at Stowe while in college. … Continue reading →

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The Spring “Weeds” are here!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by okieranchwife

The Spring “Weeds” are here! Many people run to get the herbicide to spray the heck out of those darn weeds. I run to get my foraging basket to gather as many as I can find to make a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Creamy Asparagus and Potato Soup

Posted on April 24, 2023 by okieranchwife

My asparagus patch is a hot mess right now. I’m working it. So far I have harvested about 3 pounds of asparagus from my garden. Asparagus from the garden is so good. I was able to clear out the dewberry … Continue reading →

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King Ranch Chicken Soup

Posted on February 14, 2023 by okieranchwife

Ohhhh, it is a windy, blustery day here in East Central Oklahoma. In this state the wind is a physical entity! This morning one of my cats was playing with a page I tore out of a magazine. It was … Continue reading →

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Loaded Potato Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Posted on January 28, 2023 by okieranchwife

As usual in Oklahoma the weather has been changeable. Right now it is seasonally cold and windy. It’s a great day for a big pot of yummy soup. I had some quick sale cauliflower, potatoes and a package of bacon. … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Cauliflower Soup

Posted on April 29, 2022 by okieranchwife

This soup came about, as usual, from my quick sale produce. I bought two 10 pound bags of russet potatoes for $1.00 each and a head of cauliflower for $2.00. The cauliflower was a bit more expensive than usual but … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife Chicken Rice Soup

Posted on April 13, 2022 by okieranchwife

So I had a lot of leftover basmati rice from a previous meal. Since I never want to waste anything, I went shopping in my deep freezer this morning. We are having a cool rainy day and I thought soup … Continue reading →

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Peasant Cooking for Modern Day Home Cooks

Posted on January 30, 2022 by okieranchwife

By peasant cooking I do not mean porridge gruel three times a day. I mean thoughtfully using ingredients to stretch meals. Many home cooks do this instinctually to feed the family. I am certain that everyone has experienced sticker shock … Continue reading →

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