Tag Archives: soup

Gourd Soup

Posted on June 9, 2021 by sparecake

I love butternut squash, and I love bread, and this recipe manages to get delicious bread-i-ness into a healthy squash soup. Perfect! It’s a historic recipe, shared by Old Sturbridge Village, which is fun. I believe they’re cooking in a … Continue reading →

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Wax Bean Chowder

Posted on March 24, 2021 by sparecake

Simple, filling, and it’s got vegetables so you can count it has healthy. Remember early enough in the day to make some crusty bread, and you’ve got a good thing going! Ingredients: 2 slices of bacon, diced (rather than getting … Continue reading →

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Fennel and Carrot Soup

Posted on February 6, 2019 by sparecake

This is a super hearty soup to help you survive the dumb winter weather. I’d never cooked with fennel before, and was worried by the anise-y smell while chopping it, but it didn’t end up making the finished soup taste … Continue reading →

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Sheet Pan Carrot Soup

Posted on December 20, 2017 by sparecake

A simple soup that is rich in taste but pretty light on dishes – totally doable for a healthy fall work-night dinner! Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, ends removed and roughly chopped 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 celery ribs, roughly … Continue reading →

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Spinach and White Bean Soup

Posted on August 24, 2016 by sparecake

A very green, healthy, filling soup in not too much time! If someone you’re dining with thinks that “it’s not dinner without meat” you could easily add some shredded or small-chopped chicken, but thanks to all the vegetables and beans … Continue reading →

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Turkey Vegetable Soup

Posted on March 30, 2016 by sparecake

Now, there’s nothing especially unique or crazy about this soup, but sometimes maybe it’s good to remember you can make something healthy, tasty, and filling with pretty minimal effort? Thanks to a food processor with a grating plate, prepping the … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Bacon, and Orzo Soup

Posted on January 18, 2016 by sparecake

A bunch of food blogs I follow started 2016 with suggested meal plans giving you new meals for weeks or months. Personally, I started the year eating leftover meatballs from New Years until I finally threw out the remainder last … Continue reading →

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Duck Soup

Posted on October 29, 2014 by sparecake

After last week’s duck, I took home the carcass to make soup with. I very roughly followed a recipe for tteokguk, a Korean rice cake soup (that I have never had). That’s made with beef, and this isn’t, so this … Continue reading →

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Chickpea Chicken Soup

Posted on July 28, 2014 by sparecake

I had a few friends over yesterday for brunch, and everything turned out really quite delicious. This soup, for instance, has a great flavor from the bacon, but also some sweetness, I think probably from the onions. It’s also, not … Continue reading →

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Creamy Potato Soup

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sparecake

A thick, creamy potato soup that for some reason reminded me of chowder, this one is extra delightful to dip some crusty bread into! Ingredients: 6 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium onions, diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely … Continue reading →

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