This is more traditional on the west coast from those that settled in Central California and came from the Azores. These folks weren't farmers or fisherman but were dairy farmers.
A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach. Recipe: http://www.recipe4living.com Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com
A simple, hearty, country meal for a cold winter's night. Add a nice Horiatiki (Greek Country Salad) and a flat bread and you have just transported yourself to Greece for dinner.
I had a ham bone left from the ham I baked yesterday...had some beans needing used, so put this on, this morning...this soup can be made on the stove top or crock pot...enjoy!
It was a cool, rainy & dreary day today here in the Chicago area. So I decided to make Black Bean & Smoked Sausage Soup. I decided to make something that was healthier and full of fiber. I love Black Bean...
Not only are these black-eyed peas good, but they're also very easy to make. Cooking the beans with the hambone is key to this recipe. It infuses flavor in the beans. Savory from the ham, these black-eyed...
When I make my baked ham it is the leftover meaty bone that is my best soup flavoring! In fact we like the soup after the dinner best!!! It is just wonderful.( posted my baked ham recipe)
I had something very similar at a neighbors house and it was so delicious. After getting the recipe I played with it just a little, made some additions and have an even better version of the original....
This is a Spanish soup recipe (from the Andalusian region of Spain). The original recipe featured dry chickpeas that are soaked for 15 to 18 hours, and then they're boiled for 2 1/2 to 3 hours to soften...
This is a soup that is fast and easy. Spice amounts are a guideline and should be adjusted to your taste. Made it with what I had on hand and it tuned out to be one of the best Tortilla Soups my husband...
A traditional white bean soup that is usually served with a salad and a loaf of crusty bread. This is an adaptation of a recipe found in an Albanian cookbook given to me by friends in Tirana and suggestions...
This taste soooo good! It is perfectly seasoned and a nice change of pace from the traditional taco soup. I always cook it in my crock pot so that the flavors have time to marinate. Enjoy!
I bought a can of cattle beans and a very similar recipe was on the label. I embellished it a bit. Normally, bacon goes into burracho beans. I happened to have some Mexican chorizo and used that instead....
Easy to prepare, this beef with barley stew is delicious on a cold night. It's savory but carrots add a bit of sweetness to the soup. The stew meat becomes fork-tender. This is filling, delicious, and...
This is one of my favorite soups & I especially loved to order a bowl of it at my Aunt Linda's restaurant named after her husband Monty. I am a purist when it comes to Baby Lima Bean Soup and don't like...
When I was a child in the '50s, this hearty meal was on the menu every Monday (washday) like clockwork! We all loved it, especially the drop dumplings, and there were never any leftovers in our family...
Yum! This chili is hearty AND healthy... a wonderful way to warm yourself through and through. This is a terrific vegetarian dish - one where you'll never even miss the meat.
I was looking for a Lentil Soup Recipe and adopted this abandoned one, made a few adjustments added a photo, and here we are... If you like, you could use Smoked Ham Hocks instead of the Polish Sausages......
This soup is so good. It cooked all day and made the house smell simply wonderful. We all went back for seconds... In fact, my son and grandson both wanted to take it for lunch the next day!
Wintertime or Cold weather Soup. If you love soup your going to enjoy this tasty version. Place it in the crock pot and forget it. You can serve over Rice for a hearty meal. This also freezes well. Soon...
This is a really tasty and quick soup to make - a good choice for after a long day at the office. I used mild salsa but it still packed quite a nice punch.
After Hurricane Irene hit Massachusettes last fall, I was without power for 4 days. When the power was restored, I decided to make one of my favorite comfort dishes- Bacon, Bean and Vegetable Soup. This...
October is a perfect time of the year, it's not too cold and it's not too hot; the air is comfortable and the foliage is colorful. I am in the mood to cook and try a few new things, but making some of...
Authentic Mexican flavor and very easy to make. Has been a favorite of friends and family. I serve with corn bread or corn muffins. (You can substitute chicken with stew beef.)
This yummy soup has rich flavor of sweet Italian sausage mixed with the fresh herbs and vegetables. They balance together perfectly after simmering for an hour or so. I like the idea of blending a can...
A simple and yummy kidney bean soup. Gluten-free and Grain-free. Adapted from here: http://www.food.com/recipe/quick-kidney-bean-soup-with-savoy-cabbage-367878
It's soup weather, my favorite time of the year. I used what I had on hand to develop this tasty soup. I love peas and I love this soup...the mild flavor of the leeks will not overpower the other wonderful...
This is a great comforting soup on a chilly day. It may take a while, but it is well worth the time it takes. It's an easy, flavorful soup to make. I like to serve this with cornbread muffins and butter....
My son traveled from Alabama to Guatemala by car one summer. In doing so he intensified his love of the Mexican people and their food. This is a soup that he ate at one of the "Familias". A familia is...
This is a different, delicous Tuscan soup with sausage meatballs, fresh spinach and white beans. In less than 30 minutes, too! Seasoned just right, you will want to double the recipe to have leftovers!...
This recipe is easy, healthy, and packed full of protein. My Great-Aunt used to make this all the time. I just revamped it to make it a little more colorful.
My family and friends love this recipe! Even those that say they hate bean soup ask for seconds. Using the immersion blender to create a smooth texture makes it a winner for my 3 year old granddaughter...
This is a really great soup and also a very lovely gift to give someone on those cold days of winter. All they need to do is add onion and garlic to the mix. Look at the directions to know how to make...