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Meatball Minestrone Soup

Deborah — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

There is nothing quite as comforting as a hearty bowl of soup, and this Meatball Minestrone is as satisfying as it is versatile. It’s the kind of recipe that welcomes improvisation, making it ideal for clearing out the refrigerator or using whatever vegetables and pantry staples you have on hand. The star of this version...

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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Deborah — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

When the cool weather sets in, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup. This version was born out of simplicity—using ingredients I already had on hand—and it has quickly become a favorite in my kitchen. Since my husband is particularly fond of sweet potatoes, I usually keep a basket of them tucked...

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Roasted Tomato, Onion, & Fennel Soup

Deborah — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:01:00 +0000

When August rolls around, I always know I’ll be looking for ways to use up the baskets of fresh, ripe tomatoes we pick from our garden. There is nothing better than the flavor and aroma of ripe tomatoes just picked from the garden whose taste is enhanced by the heat of the summer sun. With...

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Summer Garden Minestrone With Fresh Borlotti Beans & Farro

Deborah — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The rainy season has arrived in Southwest Florida, and the temperatures and humidity can be difficult. When it is this hot, I try to avoid having to stand over a hot stove too long, and try and prepare meals first thing in the morning when the temperatures are cooler. I also like to prepare meals...

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Cauliflower Soup with Brown Butter & Crispy Sage

Deborah — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Soup season is pretty short here in SW Florida but I tend to make different types of soups year round. Soups are so versatile that you can make hearty soups as a main course for dinner or lighter soups to enjoy at lunch or as a first course at dinner. Soups generally freeze well, so...

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40 Garlic Clove Soup {For Colds & Flu}

Deborah — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We recently had a cold front move through Florida which means it is soup season! I love soups year round, but when the temperatures drop there is nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of warm soup. I tend to use a lot of garlic in my kitchen, and in fact, I used to take...

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Hearty, Healthy Lentil & Farro Soup

Deborah — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Every January and February, I seem to develop a bit of a lentil obsession. It may be because we always make a traditional lentil dish to celebrate New Years, which reminds me of just how good lentils genuinely are. It may also be because at the start of a new year I find myself trying...

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Butternut Squash, Kale, Sausage & Lentil Soup

Deborah — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Despite the fact that it is fall, here in Florida, the high temperatures still make it feel like summer. I love making soup despite the season, especially grain and vegetable based soups that are healthy, low fat, yet filling and delicious. When the weather is warm, I like to serve my soups at room temperature,...

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