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Wild Rice and Mushroom Slow Cooker Soup

Wild Rice and Mushroom Slow Cooker Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews, Slow Cooker

An easy, hearty slow cooker soup with chewy wild rice and savory mushrooms. Keep it vegetarian or add diced chicken or turkey. See variations for dairy free alternative. We love this soup as a lunch in the Fall or Winter. Plus it’s a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays. Works well as a freezer meal, see the tips section for how to double your batch and make one now and set another aside for an easy meal later.

Hearty Lamb Stew

Hearty Lamb Stew

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

Cozy up this weekend with a hearty, soul warming lamb stew recipe packed with veggies and herbs. Using lamb chop pieces from Aldi, this aromatic stew is a fun cooking adventure that will feed you all weekend. Recipe is very easy to adjust to your preferences, see the tips for variations and substitutions.

Homemade Croutons

Homemade Croutons

Gwen Smith
Salads, Soups & Stews

Making your own croutons is simple and cuts out a lot of salt, oil, and preservatives. It’s also a perfect way to use up the ends of slightly stale bread. Healthy, resourceful, and a mindful way to keep from tossing the end of a loaf of bread. Try your hand at making homemade croutons to top salads and soups today!

Easter Soup

Easter Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

This simple, hearty soup is a great way to use up that leftover Easter Ham. Packed with heart healthy pinto beans, kale and cabbage this soup soaks up the smoky delicious flavor of the ham bone and is easy to make on a weeknight.

Pork Ramen with Garlicky Corn

Pork Ramen with Garlicky Corn

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews, Essentials

Packed with vegetables, this easy lentil soup requires 15 minutes of prep or less. Make in the slow cooker or instant pot and finish with nutty parmesan and a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon for an acidic note that pulls together all the earthy vegetables flavors. Dairy free and easily made either vegan or vegetarian. You’ll make this one over and over again!

The Best Tomato Soup

The Best Tomato Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

You only need five ingredients and about 30 minutes to make the best homemade tomato soup ever. If you like creamy tomato soup, swirl in a spoonful of cream or half in half just before serving. Pairs perfectly with grilled cheese or sprinkle with “grilled cheese croutons” featured in this ad-free recipe.

Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

Simple, classic ingredients come together to make a filling soup. All you need is bacon, onions, potatoes, chicken stock and some bay leaves to whip this soup up. The creaminess is made by blending half of the soup. Sure you can add milk but only if you want! Tips for how to bail on the bacon and make this a simple or vegetarian potato soup are included.

Hearty Lentil Soup

Hearty Lentil Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot

Packed with vegetables, this easy lentil soup requires 15 minutes of prep or less. Make in the slow cooker or instant pot and finish with nutty parmesan and a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon for an acidic note that pulls together all the earthy vegetables flavors. Dairy free and easily made either vegan or vegetarian. You’ll make this one over and over again!

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

All of the yummy flavors of fall simmered down into a delicious soup. This butternut squash recipe is a great option for a light lunch when you’re having a Thanksgiving Dinner. Make it in advance and set up a soup bar for guests to help themselves to a snack while waiting for the big meal without spoiling it. Butternut squash flavor comes through, perfectly paired with carrots and apple and a delightful spice blend. You’re going to love this soup from Daisy Dronen Fuentes’s Kitchen.

Perfect Cream of Mushroom Soup

Perfect Cream of Mushroom Soup

Gwen Smith
Soups & Stews

A soup for mushroom lovers! The ingredients draw out the natural earthy flavor of the mushrooms, making this lighter on the cream and more focused on the savory, earthy notes. This vegetarian recipe is sure to warm you on a rainy or chilly day. Check out tips to make this vegan and dairy-free in the kitchen acumen section.

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