Southwest Chili by Piper Seeger

Cumin Chicken Soup by Farrell May Podgorsek

I created this warming soup from the leftovers of the wonderful Cumin Roasted Chicken. The aromas of cumin, oregano and chicken promise a flavorful dinner. Use one or more jalapeno pepper, depending upon your preference and the heat of the peppers. I finished the soup with diced avocado and homemade green salsa and served it over a…

Fall Soup from the Cupboard by Farrell May Podgorsek

What do you make when the soup craving hits at 5:00pm? This very healthy, full-flavored soup hit the spot on this just-about-ready-to-storm Fall evening. This soup begs for creativity. Substitute whatever cooked vegetables you have on hand. Add some chopped or sliced cooked greens at the end; use cannellini beans instead of garbanzo,…

Mushroom Barley Soup by Christy Torres

Hearty soup; perfect for a winter's day.

Beef and Barley Soup by Donna Cohen Avery

Hearty beef soup that has remained one of my family's favorites for years. I found this in the meat department of a supermarket in the 1980's when I was a novice cook.

Sweet and Sour mini meatballs by Erin Bergman

This is an easy semi home made recipe that can be made up to two days ahead and then reheated. It is actually better the next day because the fat is easier to remove and the flavor soaks into the meatballs over night.

Spanish Rice Soup by David bender

This recipe will feed probably 50 people; It's not hot but spicy! The longer it brews the better it becomes!

Basic Savory Beef Stew by susan c. vergalla

This recipe has evolved over many years of trying new variations, but this is the best version, according to my family and I.

Roasted Potato Soup by Rivertree Kitchen

Roasting the cubed potatoes until golden adds deep flavor to this soup. You can stir in a bit of heavy cream in place of the sour cream, or add a handful of grated cheddar to the hot soup. It's also delicious with some crumbled bacon on top.