Category Archives: Soups and Such

Kel’s Best Brunswick Stew (Well, One Version, Anyway)

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

  When’s the last time you enjoyed a great bowl of hearty Brunswick stew? My good friend, Shearin, posted a recipe for it on FB the other day, and I immediately realized it had been way, way, way too long … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Basic Spicy Marinara Sauce, Canning Version

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Yes, it’s true — homemade marinara sauce is much better than any of the jarred stuff you get at the grocery store. By using fresh ingredients, you control what goes into it, especially sodium, sugar and preservatives.  I have to admit … Continue reading →

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Chilled Cantaloupe and Ginger Soup or Cocktail — Your Choice

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

  Those of you who follow my blog know I love soup, especially chilled ones in the heat of the summer. Here’s a recipe I’ve been working on for a nice and refreshing cantaloupe and ginger soup. The sweetness of … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Hearty Ham, Bean and Tomato Soup

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Got leftover ham from Easter? Here’s a hearty ham, bean and tomato soup you and your family will love. It is so easy to make, but a bit time consuming if you use dried beans, since you have to soak … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Marvelous Minestrone, Great for a Meatless Meal

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

Here’s a marvelous recipe for minestrone soup, which is chocked full of veggies and so, so good for you, both health-wise and taste-wise. Feel free to use the veggies you prefer – sometimes I add fresh spinach at the same … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Savory Sausage, Lentil and Spinach Soup

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

We’ve been having an unusual winter in Raleigh this year, with near record-breaking high temps as well as a couple of rounds of snow and ice that shut down school for several days each time (which is status quo for … Continue reading →

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Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup in Bread Bowls

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Harris Teeter had small, round sourdough bread loaves on sale the other day, and I immediately thought of using them as bowls for broccoli and cheese soup, much like what Panera Bread serves. After doing a short search on the … Continue reading →

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