Here is a recipe inspired by a favorite website. I added more garlic because I think I do on almost every recipe that calls it. It is more of a stew than a soup, but delicious either way. Moroccan Chickpea Stew in Slow Cooker cooking spray1.3 lb package 93% lean ground turkey1 tbsp extra virgin [...]

Beef Vegetable Soup A recipe inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen. 1 to 1 1/2 pounds sirloin tip steaks (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (If sirloin tip steaks are unavailable, substitute blade or flank steak, removing any hard gristle or excess fat))2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon vegetable oil1/2 pound cremini (mini [...]

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup Inspired by my favorite Test Kitchen, here is a great chicken soup with a hearty texture. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds, breast removed and split, remaining chicken cut into 2-inch pieces)2 medium onions (cut into medium dice)2 quarts boiling waterTable salt2 bay leaves1 large carrot (peeled and [...]

Stuffed Pepper Soup 3 cups cooked brown rice1 lb 95% lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup finely diced onion4 cloves garlic (chopped)2 cans (14.5 oz each cans petite diced tomatoes)1 3/4 cups tomato sauce2 cups reduced sodium (fat-free chicken broth)1/2 tsp dried marjoramSalt and fresh ground pepper [...]

Beef Barley Soup 1 tsp oil1-1/2 lbs lean beef round stew meat1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery3 cloves garlic (chopped)6 cups water1 - 2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)2 bay leaves2/3 cup dry barleyFresh ground black pepper Heat a large heavy pot or dutch oven on medium heat. Add oil and [...]

This soup can be made in a slow cooker. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup 1 tbsp olive oil1 cup finely diced celery1 cup finely diced carrots1 cup finely diced onions28 oz can whole plum tomatoes (with juice)1 tsp thyme1/4 cup fresh basil3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable for vegetarians)1 bay leaf2 tbsp unsalted [...]

This is a soup that carries all the creamy goodness that one would expect to find inside a traditional chicken pot pie, but in soup format. Chicken Pot Pie Soup 1/4 cup flour2 cups water4 cups fat free milk1 large celery stalk (chopped)1/2 medium onion (chopped)8 oz. sliced baby portabella mushrooms2 chicken boullions1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

I have been looking for a long time for a flavor that is uniquely "home" from what I remember growing up. It is a special flavor that reminds of memories, coming in from working outside with my grandpa while grandma worked tirelessly inside preparing something special to eat. The smoky flavors that are infused with [...]