Category Archives: soup

Curried Red Lentil Soup

Posted on August 15, 2011 by okieranchwife

I don’t do alot of cooking with curry but someone asked me about curry recipes. This one is very good. 10 ozs of dried Red Lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 12 inch of Kombu (seaweed, optional) 2 Bay Leaves  … Continue reading →

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15 Bean Soup

Posted on August 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is a recipe that my mom gave to me about 25 years ago.  I think she must have got it from a bag of 15 bean soup mix. Either that or the dried bean company copied her recipe! LOL!  … Continue reading →

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Potato and Leek Soup

Posted on August 12, 2011 by okieranchwife

Soups and stews were favorites of me and my mom on that  1997 trip to Ireland. At another little lunch place we had some of the best potato and leek soup I ever had. This is not that same recipe but it’s … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on August 10, 2011 by okieranchwife

This soup is a little more work than most of my soups but the taste is definitely worth it. The butternut squash harvest is coming in now and it will store fairly well on the countertop. 3 medium Butternut Squash, … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

An excellent Fall Harvest Soup, this is packed with all the phyto-nutrients in brightly colored vegetables. 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Sweet Onion, coarse chopped 2 cloves, Garlic peeled and pressed 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, peeled and … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

The only cooking you need to do in preparing this cold soup is to boil the tomatoes to remove the skins more easily. You can find most of the ingredients in your garden with only a couple items from your … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

Posted on August 8, 2011 by okieranchwife

Here is another great soup recipe that is so thick and creamy and pairs so well with crusty Italian or French bread. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 pounds of Carrots, peeled and sliced 1 large Sweet Onion, finely … Continue reading →

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Irish Lamb and Barley Soup

Posted on August 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

This recipe is only slightly different from my Irish Stew recipe that can be found in the “cast iron cookery” catagory.  This a little thinner consistency and some has barley and cabbage added. 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 and … Continue reading →

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Plum Soup

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Okay, this is about as “fou-fou” a dish that I serve. But it is very good for cold soup. Think of it as a plum smoothie in a bowl.  Really it’s yum. 8 ozs Sour Cream, regular or low fat … Continue reading →

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Czech Style Sauerkraut Soup

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

This cabbage soup is second only to my Mom’s Cabbage soup just because it doesn’t freeze well. When I smell this cooking on my stove, I’m right back in my mom’s house. Good memories! And it includes one of my … Continue reading →

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