When the hubs comes in the door after a long day of working, his normal comment is, “Something smells good – that Susie’s made soup!” He loves soup. My soup! When someone likes what you make, it is natural to want to make it again, or another version, or a totally new recipe to… [Read More]
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tasty tuesday – creamy roasted red pepper soup
Where we live, soup season is fast arriving. This one? One of my all-time favorites! Ingredients: 4 T. butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced or finely chopped 1- 16 oz jar of roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed of all oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (For g-free diets, use corn starch; mix… [Read More]
tasty tuesday – slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup
Today in the mountains of NC it’s a soup day – the weather bug reads 68 degrees and I have a sweater on. I refuse to turn heat back on in June! Let’s make some soup – my daughter has made this recipe and likes it a lot. It’s a carnivore dish, but, my friend… [Read More]
favorite fall recipes
Sus’ Butternut / Pumpkin Zuppa 1 medium-sized butternut squash – peeled and cubed 1 can of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can of evaporated milk 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 T. butter 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. all-purpose flour 1 big veggie or chicken bouillon cube,… [Read More]
summer food
My summer blogging efforts continue with the K.I.S.S. method (Keepin’ It Short & Sweet!) This week I want to share a few tried and true EASY dishes and one that looks so good although I haven’ t tried yet! Taco Salad Years ago when I was a busy, working mom there were times after a… [Read More]
white bean soup with kale
I love soup! Nothing says “home” like a pot of soup simmering on the stovetop. This is delicious and can be made at the last minute! Bon Appetit! White Bean Soup with Kale Ingredients: 1 lb kale 2 tsp EVOO 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups low… [Read More]
unbelievably good tomato soup with a punch (from the pantry shelf)
3 T olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1-26 ounce jar Marinara Sauce (I buy Paul Newman’s and just a sidenote: they no longer donate to Planned Parenthood) 2-14 ounce cans of chicken or veggie broth 1-15 ounce can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 tsp… [Read More]
spring’s things
When I used to watch Oprah (before I got convicted not to) I always liked her “favorite things” shows. I would think how blessed that audience was to have been there at just the right time! I have a lot of favorite things and I’m starting to get even more now that Pinterest has been… [Read More]