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Tag Archives: soup
Lentil Soup
It’s getting chilly in Philly, and there’s nothing better than a big pot of homemade lentil soup and bread for dinner. Keep a bag of lentils in your pantry, and with a few other staples, you have a delicious protein … Continue reading
Carrot – Sweet Potato Puree
We had a surplus of sweet potatoes hanging around in the cupboard, which turned out to be the inspiration for Saturday night’s soup. Simmered with carrots, celery, and onions in chicken stock – it was the perfect complement to our … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged carrots, soup, sweet potatoes, what's for dinner
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Scrippelle ‘Mbusse
Scrippelle ‘mbusse is a dish from Abruzzo – translated meaning “wet crêpes”. The crêpes are filled with Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese, rolled up, and gently covered with a homemade, hot chicken broth. On a cold night, it’s divine comfort food!
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted butternut squash soup is soup-er tasty and soup-er satisfying. It pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches and is a snap to make!
White Bean Soup with Garlic
This bean soup is just the thing for a blustery evening. It’s warm and filling, paired with thick slices of grilled bread – it’s perfection!
Italian Penicillin
Lately, I’ve been all about cold weather comfort food. It snowed on Friday from the time I got up, to when it got dark – it was a good day to make this soup. It’s a chicken broth with pureed … Continue reading
Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup is a hearty (and meatless) meal for a cold night. You can customize it by adding other vegetables, different beans, or pasta. Bonus is that it freezes well!
Italian Wedding Soup
I’ve never made Italian wedding soup before, but it seemed like something The Boy would like because he’s a big meatball fan. It was a hit, and Italian neighbor approved!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News, Philadelphia
Tagged cold weather food, Italian Wedding Soup, soup
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Pasta e Fagioli
Soup is always a terrific comfort food to make for dinner when it’s snowing. Sunday was no exception – a tomato broth with ham , cannellini beans, pasta, and garlic is just what the doctor ordered! It makes 6 servings.
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged beans, pasta, soup, soup is good food, what to make for dinner
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