Recipes for Real Life
If you’re a fan of the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, you’re in for a treat. My version is inspired by the now-retired Panera grilled cheese sandwich. This grilled cheese and tomato soup recipe elevates the comforting classic by using a variety of cheeses and adding crispy bacon for a salty crunch that …
I have been eating and loving broccoli soup since I was a kid. But not just any broccoli soup. It started with a cream of broccoli soup from a beloved restaurant that is no more. Now, my longtime favorite is Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup. It’s a great combination of cheese and creaminess. The broccoli is …
In my cuisine research for this homemade chili post, I learned that chili has a Tex-Mex origin. And that chili in Texas is traditionally made without beans. I am delighted by this new-to-me info. Let me share why. I have avoided beans for as long as I can remember. Which meant I avoided chili. I …
Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup has been in my regular recipe rotation for as long as I can remember. At least five years, I think? It makes its debut each year as the weather starts to cool and remains a go-to meal through the winter and into the spring. The ease of putting the dish …
Hands-on Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 2 c low-sodium vegetable broth 1 bunch broccoli, florets roughly chopped and stems pepped and sliced (about 7 c) 1 large russet potato (about 8 oz), peeled and cut into ½” …