Category Archives: soup

Butcher’s Block and Random Thoughts

Posted on December 9, 2014 by okieranchwife

For those of you who have been following for several years, I thank you! And for the people who are fairly new to my blog, I thank you too! I do appreciate all of you who read my recipes and … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on October 14, 2014 by okieranchwife

I know I post a lot of soup and stew recipes but they are the best way to stretch your groceries to feed a lot of people for several meals. I have been trying make my groceries go farther and … Continue reading →

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Red Chinese Noodle Beans

Posted on October 12, 2014 by okieranchwife

I have been very fortunate during this growing season. My Red Chinese Noodle Beans have produced a bumper crop. These beans are usually more than a foot in length but still tender. I bought my package of these heirloom green … Continue reading →

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Venison and Barley Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by okieranchwife

Barley really needs to find a place in American pantries again. It is a powerhouse whole grain that is high in fiber and high in veg protein. Most barley grown in America today will be used to make barley malt … Continue reading →

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OkieRanchWife’s Turnip Greens Soup

Posted on September 24, 2014 by okieranchwife

I confess I would not have eaten this soup about 10 years ago, but since I moved south of the Mason-Dixon Line and west of the Mississippi River I really like this soup. I do have many soup favorites but … Continue reading →

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Navy Bean and Beer Soup

Posted on April 2, 2014 by okieranchwife

Here is another soup recipe that just takes me back to my childhood in the Northeast. I grew up in the hard coal region of Pennsylvania. During the summer all of us kids looked forward to the many picnics put … Continue reading →

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Cream of Peanut Butter Soup

Posted on September 24, 2013 by okieranchwife

The peanut, goober peas, salted roasted and butter. Good stuff. Packed with protein. But the peanut is really not a nut. It is a legume in a shell that grows in the dirt. Originally from South America the lowly peanut … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Soup

Posted on August 20, 2013 by okieranchwife

My friend loaned a “Cooking with Beer” cookbook. I like beer. So many good recipes in it that I must try. Did I mention that I like beer? Had this last night for dinner. The recipe makes enough for 2 … Continue reading →

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Summer Harvest Soup

Posted on August 10, 2013 by okieranchwife

I don’t know about you but I love soup anytime of the year. My mom cooked excellent soups and I hope that I come close to her expertise. This soup can contain almost anything you harvest from your summer garden … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk

Posted on May 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a combination of 2 different soup recipes which I thought would be pretty good together. I think it has a great taste, but it is not the prettiest soup to look at. The mushrooms tone down the bright … Continue reading →

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