Soup

Cream of mushroom soup is one of those pantry staples that is no longer in my pantry. Every time I look at the ingredients and the amount of sodium in a can, I just can't bring myself to actually pay money for it. I do, however, have an easy homemade "cream of" soup recipe that is so much tastier, cheaper and healthier than the cans. I usually just make a batch when a recipe calls for the soup. It's an extra step, but for me, it's worthwhile. Then I saw a suggestion to make a large batch of soup and can or freeze it! DUH! Homemade cream of mushroom soup in your pantry or freezer ready to go! I did not actually seal these jars according to the manufacturers directions, so I can not with good conscience tell you that this method is 100% safe. For me, it's fine, but if you want a guarantee -- freeze the jars. Glass can go in the freezer so you can just pop these in to the freezer. You could also use any other freezer friendly container you like. Also note that the … [Read more...]

Manhattan Clam Chowder

I wish you could smell my house while this cooked. Oh my goodness. Better yet, make this yourself and your children will run around telling you how good it smells (even if they refuse to eat it!). I've made a New England Clam Chowder (the white creamy kind), but this was my first foray into Manhattan Clam Chowder, which is the "red" one. This is actually my husband's preferred type of clam chowder and I was in the mood for chowder, but nothing too thick. This got better the next day so feel free to make it a day or two before you want to eat it! Manhattan Clam Chowder Print Recipe type: Soup Author: Adapted from Serious Eats Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 Tablespoon bacon grease 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 large onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 5 cups … [Read more...]

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