With all the changes in my world lately, cooking has been on the back burner. Neighbors and family have provided so many fabulous meals, I have enjoyed all of them and the luxury of not cooking. Now it is time to get back into cooking and making some of my favorite comfort foods. We have had the hottest summer ever in history here in Phoenix. It has been a real scorcher for sure. The temps are finally down to the lower 100’s and for us, that is a real blessing from all the 110s and higher.
I have always loved soups, and they always make me think of home and all the family gathered around the table. Here are a few of my all-time favorite recipes.
Black Angus Baked Potato Soup
Black Angus Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 2/3 cup flour
- 6 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 green onions -- chopped and divided
- 12 slices bacon -- cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded and divided
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Wash, dry and prick potatoes with fork. Bake potatoes. (I wrap mine in wax paper and then bake in the microwave. 4 potatoes on high for 12 minutes and they are done. ) Let cool. Cut into half lengthwise and scoop out pulp; set aside. Use skins for something else, such as stuffed potato skins. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp. green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream to taste. Add extra milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese. Makes 6 really hearty servings.
Notes
Ten Bean & Ham Soup
10 Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry 10 bean soup mix - I get mine from Sprouts in their bulk dept.
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 1/2 onions diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 tbl. minced garlic
- 1 tbl. ground pepper
- 1 ham hock
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cover with about 1 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 3 to 5 hours until beans are tender. (Check often to make sure you still have plenty of water. As the beans cook and absorb the water, you will need to add more. Should be soupy, not dry) When beans are done, remove ham from the hock, dice and mix in soup.
Notes
Chicken Soup – Good For The Soul
Chicken Soup - Comfort Food For The Soul
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced or any chicken thing you have
- 1 carton chicken broth you can also use the granules to make broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 4 stalks celery diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 lb. pkg. noodles
Instructions
- Put broth and water in large pot with diced chicken, bring to a boil and simmer for approx 1 hr. or until chicken is tender.
- Add the carrots, celery and onions and cook until tender.
- Add the noodles and cook until done.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired and enjoy.
Notes
All I can say is yum yum yummmmm! Thanks for the inspiration – and your special recipes, Marty!
I love soup. Could eat it every day. It truly is nutricious, fairly easy and inexpensive and without a doubt a hug in a mug!
Take care, my friend. ♥
Thanks for posting the soup recipes. They all sound so good. I have missed your postings but I understand the reason. Be kind to yourself and do what you must to continue each day. I tell myself each morning. This is the day that the Lord has made. Rejoice in be glad in it. I know you have a strong faith and just let Jesus carry when you can’t walk on your own. Sending you (((((hugs)))) and prayers.
Oh girl…110 ? And here I am complaining with 99 -102! Lordy. Your soup looks delicious. I love soups all year round. Glad to see you are trying to do a little cooking Marty. I am sure it’s good therapy. Prayers. Hugs and blessings and Happy Labor Day. Cindy
Hello Marty, great recipes even I will be able to do! I am late in saying that you are in my prayers. I have followed you for years and it seems you are one classy lady. Wishing you strength. Sharonx
Your soups look so good! I printed the potato soup recipe and will share it with my daughter. Yikes, you have had some hawt weather! Hopefully it will cool down for all of us soon.
I continue to pray that Elohim will be with you and your family as you adjust to your new normal.
We love soups! Thank you for your delicious post.
Please take care, stay safe.
I love soup in the Fall. So good with some warm bread from the oven. These recipes are so yummy. Thank you for sharing sweet friend. Wishing you days of less sadness . xoxo Kris
Hello, I am new to your blog. I am very sorry about your husband–my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The potato soup looks delicious and I will be making it soon.
Thinking of you.
Linda S.
Glad to see you up and about. Here it’s not just the heat, but rain and humidity.
Blessings and prayers to you.
Thoughts are with you on your journey, Marty. My husband passed at age 33. It is a very personal journey.
Than you for posting the recipes. I can vouch that the Black Angus potato soup is the best I have ever eaten. I share that recipe whenever I can to anyone I know. Hugs JC
The soups all sound wonderful. I found a chicken noodle recipe a few months ago and I lost it. A bunch of fresh thyme was added to the crock pot where I created mine. It was so wonderful. We will try these this winter. We have a touch of winter yesterday and today. Light snow but very cold temps. Going to be 56 tomorrow, 70 on Saturday and 80 on SONday. Right now it is in the 30’s. But we have four fires here in Colorado so this is a small blessing.
Thank you for sharing and thank you for the recipes. Your shares have always been so lovely. I am praying for you every day. HUGS across the miles XO XO
Thank you for the delish soup ideas….one of my fave things to cook. Here in Colorad0 we had snow early in the week and it was so nice to have s big steaming pot on the stove.
I am new to your lovely blog. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.