Category Archives: soup

Hearty Bison Barley Soup

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

Olive Oil Non-stick Cooking Spray 1 1/2 pounds Beef or Bison Sirloin Steak, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cups White or Baby Portobella Mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and pressed 1 small Onion, chopped 2 medium Carrots, peeled … Continue reading →

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Rustic Tuscan Tomato Stew

Posted on August 6, 2011 by okieranchwife

 I would love to visit Italy one day but for now this is a nice substitute. The mixture of canned and fresh tomatoes gives this stew a wonderful taste. Bon appetito!  ¼ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Hearty Split Pea Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Putting a smoked ham hock in this soup gives it a nice campfire feel. You can also use slices of cooked ham diced up or even just a ham bone. Any version is tasty and filling. And it freezes great … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Chicken Vegetable Soup

Posted on August 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

I wish I could take credit for this recipe because it is so good but it was a prizewinning recipe from the 1992 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe contest. It makes 15 to 20 servings and freezes very well. In fact we … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Cabbage Soup

Posted on August 3, 2011 by okieranchwife

Although it is still howling hot outside I had to add this soup recipe. Ever since I was young, I remember my mom making this soup in the Fall. She made a “Zaprashka” (za-pruass-ka)  Eastern European sauce. In New Orleans … Continue reading →

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Ham and Potato Chowder

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I must be wishing for cooler weather. It is another 100+ degree day here in the Heartland. This is a great recipe to use those potatoes that you dug out of the garden last month. 3 cups Potatoes, diced with … Continue reading →

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Butter Bean Soup

Posted on August 2, 2011 by okieranchwife

I found the basic recipe for this soup on a can of butter beans but added some special extras of my own.  This is excellent for freezing so don’t worry if you are cooking for only one or two people. I … Continue reading →

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Creamed String Bean Soup

Posted on August 1, 2011 by okieranchwife

I have to say that my mom was an excellent cook. Growing up I especially loved her soups.  And today I would rather make a great soup rather than almost anything else. Our ethnic background is Eastern European, so many … Continue reading →

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Homemade Veggie Broth

Posted on April 9, 2011 by okieranchwife

Today I am cooking vegetable broth for freezing. I keep a freezer storage bag on the door of my freezer. Whenever I have vegetable scraps I put them in the freezer bag for future use as a broth. This homemade … Continue reading →

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Cowhand Soup

Posted on March 14, 2011 by okieranchwife

This is soup recipe that I love. Although the ingredients come from cans it is very good. I found a basic recipe and added some zippy spice to it. The best thing about it is you don’t have to add … Continue reading →

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