Soups

White Bean Soup

Posted on January 11, 2012, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites, Soups

This was a favorite of mine when I was growing up and it’s even better now that a glazed, spiral sliced ham has become so popular at holiday time. If you don’t have a leftover ham (on the bone) you can find them at most of...

Brigitte’s Tomato Basil Soup

Posted on December 18, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Soups

This was served at our Physician’s Christmas Lunch this year and I have to say that I could have made an entire meal out of the soup, all by itself. Top with some croutons and parmesan cheese and you have a soup hearty enough for dinner....

Tortellini Soup

Posted on December 3, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Soups

I found this recipe through my friend Sheryl and it quickly became a family favorite. It also won a contest for “Comfort Foods” in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram. Ingredients: 1 lb. hot Italian Sausage (I use turkey sausage, just make SURE it’s Italian style) 1/2...

Chicken & Noodles

Posted on November 21, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Mom's Favorites, Soups

Kids always love this one – it’s not heavy on spices and seasonings. The noodles are hearty enough to fill both children and adults and the broth is warm and comforting. Mom made her noodles from scratch. I’m lazy when it comes to physical labor so that...

Taco Soup

Posted on November 16, 2011, by Chris in Main Course, Soups

Old favorite, nothing new here – this one just happens to be my favorite. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground round 1 medium onion chopped 2 cans Mexican style tomatoes 1 can plain diced tomatoes 1 can ranch style beans 1 can corn 2 cans water 1 pkg....