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Fire Roasted White Bean Soup.

This fire roasted white bean soup is so easy and delicious. A base of fire roasted tomatoes in a parmesan broth, filled with creamy white beans, spinach and parmesan cheese. So simple and great for meal prep! One more soup!! Just one more. One more soup for you guys this season, because we are thisclose […]

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One more soup!!

fire roasted white bean spinach soup

Just one more. One more soup for you guys this season, because we are thisclose to spring! Not that we can’t eat soup in spring. I eat soup year round. But this specific soup is a cozy, comforting bowl that you’re more than likely to make when it’s cold out. Or rainy!

You know what I mean.

This bowl of creamy fire roasted tomatoes and white beans is studded with spinach and sprinkled with parmesan for the ultimate bite!

fire roasted white bean spinach soup

This is basically a vegetarian version of my fire roasted chicken tortellini soup – and it’s my favorite one so far. It has SO much flavor. So much satisfying texture. If you’re a huge fan of beans like I am – the buttery bite and the way they are so incredibly filling – then you will LOVE it.

Because it’s also EASY as heck.

You guys have been loving that chicken soup since I first shared it a few weeks ago, and I couldn’t wait to share this veggie version!

white beans and parmesan broth

This is what we’ve got going on:

Fire roasted tomatoes.

A parmesan rind, to make my fave parmesan broth.

White beans – I like cannellini beans.

A touch of cream.

And a bunch of spinach! Fresh or frozen works.

fire roasted white bean spinach soup

Just like my chicken tortellini soup, this comes together FAST. It all starts with an onion and some garlic, because let’s be honest – what doesn’t? These major building blocks of flavor are everything. I add some dried herbs too for an extra punch.

I like to stir in some tomato paste. Just a touch, for richness and depth of flavor. Then comes the fire roasted tomatoes and the stock. You can use vegetable or chicken stock. I use whatever I have on hand!

fire roasted white bean spinach soup

Throw in the parmesan rind. Don’t forget! I store these in the freezer so I always have them on hand.

Once the soup simmers a bit, I stir in some cream, extra parmesan and lots of spinach.

Serve it up with lots of toasted sourdough and crushed red pepper and it.is.heaven. (more…)

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Lemon Chicken Meatball Soup.

We love this lemon chicken meatball soup! Tender lemon chicken meatballs are cooked in a parmesan broth with pasta and veggies. This recipe is satisfying, comforting and easy to make! I’m your soup girl! Little tender and juicy chicken meatballs in parmesan broth with lots of lemon, veggies and pasta. If this isn’t comfort food […]

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We love this lemon chicken meatball soup! Tender lemon chicken meatballs are cooked in a parmesan broth with pasta and veggies. This recipe is satisfying, comforting and easy to make!

I’m your soup girl!

Little tender and juicy chicken meatballs in parmesan broth with lots of lemon, veggies and pasta. If this isn’t comfort food I don’t know what is!

annellini pasta

I love a good brothy soup. Sure, chicken noodle soup fits the bill, especially if we have some fresh sourdough. Everyone loves that and it’s the ultimate comfort food. But we also like to change things up.

Since I have little kids, I can’t change things up TOO MUCH or else dinner time can become nightmarish. But! Something like this, with familiar flavors, shapes and scents is always a winner. And adorable meatballs help too.

mini chicken meatballs

This recipe is a mashup of a few of my favorite soups. First, my lemon chicken soup. It’s an oldie but goodie and if you love bright and refreshing citrus flavors, it is for you. Next, my mini chicken meatball pesto soup! We LOVE this soup. It’s easy but different and unique enough that it feels special and fun to eat. And finally, my chickpea parmesan soup. Simple, to the point, satisfying and cozy.

You guys go crazy for that one.

lemon chicken meatball soup

That’s how we got here!!

There is something about tiny little meatballs in soup that is just so delicious. My kids love it – they think it’s fun to eat. The meatballs don’t HAVE to be tiny, but I love when they can fit on a spoon with some of the other ingredients in the bowl. You can make any size meatballs that you want, as long as they are cooked through in the soup!

lemon chicken meatball soup

I like to add fresh lemon zest, garlic and parmesan right there in the meatball. That way we have a layer of flavor – and then I add that stuff to the soup too. I use a parmesan rind, which is just the hard end cut off of a piece of parmesan cheese. It makes ALL the difference in soup. You won’t believe the richness it imparts in the broth. You remove it before serving, but be sure to let it simmer and cook in the broth with everything else.

Fresh lemon zest goes right into the soup too! You can always add more if you really love lemon. And a touch of lemon juice too. This brightens everything up and makes it taste light and almost spring-like.

lemon chicken meatball soup

When it comes to the pasta, I love to use annellini – the tiny “o” shaped pasta that is reminiscent of spaghettios! I use it in my homemade spaghettios too and not only does it cook quickly, but it cooks nicely in broth too. If you can’t find the annellini, any tiny cut of pasta will work. Ditalini, even farfallini – anything that will cook in a few minutes. I like to keep the pasta smaller than the meatballs, so keep that in mind.

As with most soups, you can add anything you love into this. Make it a clean-out-the-fridge soup, add extra veggies or a few handfuls of spinach. Use ground turkey or beef for the meatballs and spice it up with some crushed red pepper. You really can’t go wrong! (more…)

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Fire Roasted Chicken Tortellini Soup.

This fire roasted chicken tortellini soup is so easy and delicious. Fire roasted tomatoes and parmesan come together to create a savory rich broth, filled with tender chicken, kale and cheese tortellini. We love it! I told you that I was soup obsessed this year. What else can I find to put in soup? We […]

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I told you that I was soup obsessed this year.

fire roasted chicken tortellini soup

What else can I find to put in soup? We shall see.

pot of fire roasted diced tomatoes

This fire roasted chicken tortellini soup is excellent! Hearty, ever so slightly creamy, filled with tender tortellini, some kale and parmesan and crushed red pepper. It’s a delicious comforting dish that gets rave reviews from our entire family. Add some crusty sourdough bread on the side and you’ll have a winner!

pot of fire roasted chicken tortellini soup

I love this soup for so many reasons!

First, it comes together so fast. It is a great weeknight soup. It’s one of the reasons that I often have a rotisserie chicken on hand. Shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken makes this recipe a BREEZE. Same with the tortellini! It only takes a few minutes to cook, and before you know it a steaming pot of soup is ready for dinner. And everyone is happy!

fire roasted chicken tortellini soup

Second, this is a great way to get in those veggies. I mean, all soups are. But for soups like this, especially when they have somewhat of a tomato base and a touch of cream, stirring in spinach or kale or swiss chard is a great idea. Chop it up, throw it in and it’s much more palatable for those who don’t love greens.

And finally, the flavor is just out of this world. The broth tastes incredible because of the fire roasted tomatoes and parmesan rind. It’s rich and flavorful and savory and makes a huge difference in this pot of soup. Don’t skip either!

Oh and as a bonus, it’s pretty simple and easy and a great clean-out-the-fridge meal. I’m always looking for ways to use up everything in the fridge I have, especially after big recipe testing weeks.

fire roasted chicken tortellini soup

As for the tortellini, you can use any variety that you like! We prefer cheese tortellini for this. You could also do a spinach or vegetable tortellini.

See?! Easiest ever. You can have this on your table tonight in under an hour.

P.S. if you want a super creamy chicken noodle-ish tortellini soup, I have a recipe for that! This creamy chicken tortellini soup is perfect. (more…)

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Squash Soup with Curried Brown Butter.

We love this squash soup with curried brown butter so much! The soup is rich and creamy, silky smooth and so delicious, topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with curried brown butter. Deeeeelish. We have a creamy bowl of squash goodness today! Can you tell I’m on a big soup kick? I have four or […]

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We love this squash soup with curried brown butter so much! The soup is rich and creamy, silky smooth and so delicious, topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with curried brown butter. Deeeeelish.

We have a creamy bowl of squash goodness today!

squash soup with curried brown butter

Can you tell I’m on a big soup kick? I have four or five more coming down the line for you and am probably going to share one a week until the end of winter!

I love nothing more than a good soup. It’s so versatile and filling and a great way to use up everything in the fridge.

squash soup

This butternut squash soup is so flavorful because it starts with a bit of diced bacon. It’s creamy and silky, then drizzled with curried brown butter for a major taste explosion. It’s rich and a little bit goes a long way. Crusty, toasty sourdough is perfect on the side.

squash soup

Butternut squash soup might be in the top five soups for me. I live for a GOOD squash soup. I often make a coconut curry butternut squash soup if I’m in a rush. We all love that. And I’ve made this smoky butternut soup with gruyere… now that is a flavor combo to get behind. I’ve made a regular old butternut squash soup many times on Thanksgiving, served as shooters for an appetizer. So I took that recipe and fancied it up a little, because I can’t let anything be.

It’s true, I’m always on the search for the next best recipe. It’s why I come up with so many delicious ones.

squash soup

As simple as this soup looks, it’s packed with flavor. It starts with the bacon that imparts a smoky savoriness into the whole pot. It’s topped with fresh herbs, a dollop of plain yogurt or creme fraiche, the crispy, crunchy bacon bits and then the brown butter.

curried brown butter

This brown butter is my lifeline.

squash soup with curried brown butter

Let’s talk about the curried brown butter. This is one of my favorite things – I’ve made this for over a decade and it’s a game changer.

If you’re a longtime reader, you might remember how much I’ve always loved this green lentil soup by Heidi Swanson. I’ve been making this soup for over a decade and it’s where the original curried brown butter recipe comes from. This is a recipe that I will make forever – it’s so comforting, cozy, very filling and soul warming. (more…)

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Winter Chicken Soup with Ricotta Dumplings.

Chicken and ricotta dumplings is the coziest winter soup you can make all season. A hearty, winter chicken soup base made with squash and kale, then stuffed with ricotta dumplings. Pure comfort food! We’re supposed to get some actual snow today and I can’t think of anything better than a creamy, satisfying bowl of soup. […]

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Chicken and ricotta dumplings is the coziest winter soup you can make all season. A hearty, winter chicken soup base made with squash and kale, then stuffed with ricotta dumplings. Pure comfort food!

We’re supposed to get some actual snow today and I can’t think of anything better than a creamy, satisfying bowl of soup.

winter chicken soup with ricotta dumplings

You know I always call these a “hug in a bowl” and that could not be more true for this recipe. A super cozy bowl of creamy chicken and vegetable soup, studded with ricotta dumplings.

I mean.

!!!!!!!

chicken soup in a pot

My classic chicken and dumplings soup is one of our most favorite meals EVER. It is pure comfort food. It is a dish that we turn to in the colder months – everyone in the house loves it – and it’s super cozy, warming and all around delicious. Personally, I think it’s the best chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had!

So I took that soup and gave it even MORE of a winter twist… if you can imagine. The base of this soup has butternut squash and baby kale. You can add just about any winter veggie – even a diced sweet potato would work. The result is such a hearty, wonderful base that could work as a soup on its own.

But!

Yes, but.

winter chicken soup with ricotta dumplings

I’ve wanted to make ricotta dumplings for my soup for ages. We love ricotta gnocchi, and over the holidays, Max actually took a cooking class and learned how to make ricotta gnocchi. (It was so fun for him!)

When he came home with a huge container of his ricotta gnocchi, we put it to good use. We ate it with sauce of course, but I also stirred some into a clean-out-the-fridge soup. And that’s how this all began.

winter chicken soup with ricotta dumplings

I used that classic dumpling recipe and swapped ricotta in for the buttermilk. Oh my gosh. The end result is such a light, cloud-like dumping – you won’t even believe it. And I think it makes the soup even better, because my chicken and dumplings is usually pretty dumpling-heavy, to ensure that everyone gets some dumpling.

The ricotta dumplings are AMAZING. They practically melt in your mouth and they are so easy to make.

winter chicken soup with ricotta dumplings

I’ve always cooked my dumplings right in my chicken soup and I love it that way. Since the ricotta dumplings are lighter, some pieces of the dumplings do break off. We love that. It makes for a heartier soup that is perfectly filling and feels satisfying.

My chicken and dumpling recipes usually call for a dash of cream. It gives the soup the creaminess it needs without being too heavy or calling for a roux. In this case, you can also stir in a bit of ricotta to add to the creaminess. It won’t be entirely smooth, but it is so delicious and does add some satiety to the soup. So good.

winter chicken soup with ricotta dumplings

To keep things simple, I use a rotisserie chicken. I almost always do this. If I don’t have leftover chicken in the fridge, I grab a rotisserie chicken and chop or shred it for my soups. It is so simple and makes this recipe an absolute breeze. (more…)

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Cauliflower Potato Soup with Chipotle Bacon.

This cauliflower potato soup is everything! It’s so cozy, comforting and loaded with flavor. Top it with crunchy chipotle bacon and fresh chives for the ultimate bowl. Another winter day, another soup! I can’t be stopped. Soup forever please! This soup is a perfect blend of cauliflower and gold potatoes, whipped until silky smooth and […]

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This cauliflower potato soup is everything! It’s so cozy, comforting and loaded with flavor. Top it with crunchy chipotle bacon and fresh chives for the ultimate bowl.

Another winter day, another soup!

cauliflower potato soup with chipotle bacon

I can’t be stopped. Soup forever please!

This soup is a perfect blend of cauliflower and gold potatoes, whipped until silky smooth and rich, then served with crunchy spicy bacon on top and a shower of fresh chives.

It’s dreamy and creamy and one of those nourishing soups that warms your soul.

cauliflower and potatoes in stock

Okay, so this might be one of my favorite soups EVER. The mix of cauliflower and potatoes together – so hearty, so smooth and creamy, it’s just a delight.

Growing up, I LOVED potato soup. Any variety – but a loaded baked potato soup was a sure favorite. My mom introduced me to it at some point, most likely because she loves bacon more than just about anything.

And I fell.in.love with that soup.

cauliflower potato soup in a blender

I have a classic loaded potato soup recipe here on the blog. I even have a potato cheddar and leek soup. And I have a creamy cauliflower soup, a cauliflower chowder and a buffalo cauliflower soup.

Needless to say, I love both soups.

But this! This is cauliflower and potato soup in ONE. A mix. It’s wonderful. So rich, so silky, so light all at the same time. Is that possible? Probably not, but it is here.

This soup is decadent but not heavy. It’s satisfying but doesn’t feel like you’ve eaten a bowl of cream. And it’s topped with the crunchiest chipotle bacon and is filled with so much flavor that you’ll crave a second bowl. It’s so delicious!

cauliflower potato soup

This soup comes together FAST.

It starts with the basics: onion and garlic, of course.

Add the potatoes and cauliflower, then add the stock. Boil until tender!

Blend it, because that’s how it gets creamy. You can use an immersion blender but it never gets creamy enough for me. So I use a regular blender – carefully.

Once it’s back in the pot, add the touch of cream. Taste and add more salt and pepper.

Serve it, finishing it off with the best bacon ever. (more…)

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Hearty White Chickpea Chili.

This super hearty white chickpea chili is a comforting hug in a bowl. All the flavor of white chicken chili, minus the meat. A delicious creamy soup loaded with beans, green chiles and all the toppings. Say hello to my new favorite chili. And maybe YOUR new favorite chili! This white chickpea chili is loaded […]

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Say hello to my new favorite chili.

white chickpea chili

And maybe YOUR new favorite chili!

This white chickpea chili is loaded with so much flavor, incredibly texture, is creamy and comforting and oh so delicious.

white chickpea chili

So, here’s the thing. We LOVE white chicken chili. I’ve had many different versions of it, most were delicious. I’ve had heartier bowls, brothier soups and creamier chilis, all called white chicken chili. I also have a recipe for white chicken chili in The Pretty Dish! We love it.

That’s mostly why I’ve never shared a recipe here with you, since I have one in the book.

white chickpea chili

Today, we’re making one with chickpeas! Gosh, I love chickpeas so much. They are probably my favorite bean. Super versatile and so satisfying.

This is a two bean chili. I keep the more classic white beans – using cannellini beans here – and added chickpeas in too. Basically using chickpeas instead of chicken. And it comes out perfectly.

white chickpea chili

Look at how creamy and wonderful this is?!

white chickpea chili

Lots of favorite ingredients in the bowl. Here’s how it comes together! It is so very easy.

All starts with an onion and some garlic. Of course.

Lots of spices. Cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Add them in with the onions so that heat activates the flavors.

Green chiles, of course! I use two cans of mild diced green chiles. I always have these on hand.

Then come the beans. Again, I go with cannellini and chickpeas.

Stock + simmering is the name of the game here so the flavor can develop. I also like to add in some corn. My favorite way to do this is by using frozen corn. Throw it in – it thaws instantly.

I use just a touch of cream for the whole pot. But what I really love to do is stir in sour cream or full fat plain greek yogurt. This is the key for a thick and hearty creamy chili. I have been making a version of this with chicken for nearly 15 years. Stirring in the sour cream makes it extra delicious. (more…)

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Easy Vegetable Noodle Soup.

This vegetable noodle soup is cozy, comforting and satisfying. Filled with winter squash, it’s served over fresh baby spinach and topped with lemon and parmesan. Delicious and warming to the soul! There’s nothing like starting the new year off with a bowl of soup! This butternut noodle soup is the ultimate cozy bowl to warm […]

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This vegetable noodle soup is cozy, comforting and satisfying. Filled with winter squash, it’s served over fresh baby spinach and topped with lemon and parmesan. Delicious and warming to the soul!

There’s nothing like starting the new year off with a bowl of soup!

easy vegetable noodle soup

This butternut noodle soup is the ultimate cozy bowl to warm you through and through this winter season. If you’re anything like us, there has been a hurricane of colds and sniffles swirling through your house for the last month (or, um, three) and every other week, we’re looking for a soothing dish.

soup in a stock pot

This soup is basically chicken noodle soup without the chicken. It is SO flavorful, so cozy, satisfying and extra nutritious – each bowl starts with a few handfuls of chopped spinach right in the bottom, then you fill it up with ladles of hot broth, soft vegetables, lost of parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon.

Sounds dreamy, right?

bowl with chopped spinach

I started making this soup around the same time I was making my chicken and stars soup. Lacy has made a version of this for years and told me how perfect it is for kids, especially little ones who are just starting to eat.

While we’re a bit past that stage now, I agree that this soup is great for Jordan who is 18 months – he loves all the small bits of veggies and pasta. And my older ones love it too, because again, it tastes like chicken noodle soup!

easy vegetable noodle soup

The biggest veggie I focus on here is butternut squash. I love how savory and tender and filling squash is. Our whole family loves it, so it’s an easy option for us. There are also onions and carrots and celery – just like you may have in chicken soup.

My favorite part is serving it over the spinach, which really ups the ante for the vegetables. The spinach instantly wilts and is easy to eat, so there are no complaints here in this house.

And the best part is that you can add pretty much any vegetable you have on hand and love. It’s a great clean-out-the-fridge soup too. (more…)

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Tomato Bisque with Crispy Halloumi Cheese Sticks.

This creamy, silky tomato bisque is served piping hot, sprinkled with parmesan and chives, with crispy, warm halloumi cheese sticks for dipping. It’s a cozy, satisfying bowl of comfort food! Happy Halloween! It’s the 31st which means tomato soup and grilled cheese for dinner before lots of treats for dessert. Snickers, PB cups, butterfinger… I […]

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This creamy, silky tomato bisque is served piping hot, sprinkled with parmesan and chives, with crispy, warm halloumi cheese sticks for dipping. It’s a cozy, satisfying bowl of comfort food!

Happy Halloween!

tomato soup with halloumi cheese sticks

It’s the 31st which means tomato soup and grilled cheese for dinner before lots of treats for dessert. Snickers, PB cups, butterfinger… I think I’d still choose this soup and grilled cheese sticks over anything sweet. That’s how much I love it!

tomato bisque in pot

This creamy tomato bisque is served piping hot, sprinkled with parmesan and served with crispy, crunchy sticks of fried halloumi cheese for dipping.

heck

yes.

Believe me, this is one of those recipes that you will want on repeat for the next six months.

fried halloumi cheese sticks

Okay so the tomato soup is not new around here. I’ve been making this tomato soup for ages and do not hesitate to say that it is the absolute BEST. There is even a version of it in The Pretty Dish.

I started making this tomato soup after falling in love with the one from Nordstrom Cafe. It’s still one of my favorite soups of all time, and now that I can make it at home? Well, let’s just say I make it often.

tomato soup in a bowl

We didn’t grow up eating tomato soup in our house because my mom had a bad experience with it as a kid. Something about Mother Lovett using canned Campbell’s tomato soup as pasta sauce or something. (I KNOW!)

Anyway, we never had it, so when I first started testing this tomato soup recipe, I just about lost it. I made it constantly.

You can find this in my tomato soup with grilled cheese sticks and again in my chipotle tomato soup with smoked cheddar pull-apart bread. It’s SO GOOD.

Also, the leftovers are even better. I can’t stand how much we love it.

tomato soup

Years ago, one of you told me that you had a tradition of doing tomato soup and grilled cheese on Halloween. I’ve hung on to that for YEARS and now it’s my tradition here too. It’s my tradition here on the blog for YOU, but my tradition at home right now is to make a chili bar because we have a lot of people over on Halloween night.

Tonight we’re doing a big chili bar with tater tots, hot dogs, tortilla chips and queso. And alllll the toppings you can wish for!

tomato soup with halloumi cheese sticks

But anyway, back to tomato soup. I love love love the idea of tomato soup and grilled cheese before trick-or-treating – it’s so cozy, delicious and satisfying. So today, I figured I’d share another way that we love it: with super crunchy halloumi cheese sticks.

Halloumi is incredibly delicious. It can be fried or grilled without melting because of the hearty texture. So, I cut a block of halloumi into sticks and dip them in beaten egg, then in seasoned breadcrumbs. I cook them in olive oil in a skillet until ridiculously crunchy and hot. Um, hello, this is brilliant!

I’m not sure why I haven’t done it before for my “grilled cheese” portion of the meal. (more…)

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10 of My Favorite Cozy Fall Soups.

These fall soup recipes are the best! Cozy, comforting, a hug in a bowl – these soups can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker and are satisfying and delicious! I live for soup season! Soup season is the best season! Sure, for me, every season is soup season. But right now? […]

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These fall soup recipes are the best! Cozy, comforting, a hug in a bowl – these soups can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker and are satisfying and delicious! I live for soup season!

Soup season is the best season!

best fall soup recipes

Sure, for me, every season is soup season. But right now? We’re getting into cozy soup season. And I’m here for it. These are hearty, flavorful, leftovers for days – you know, the best kind. Soups that everyone loves and ones that work for lunch or dinner. Which one is your favorite?

My 10 Favorite Fall Soup Recipes

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