Nothing beats a piping hot bowl of soup on a wintery day.

when it comes to soups I am all in, especially when the weather gets weathery. LOL! You know what I mean by that…snow, wind, sleet, cold. That’s a Pennsylvania winter for you. However, I do have to remind myself that I am a Michigan native and mitten winters are far worse. PA winters, in my opinion, are quite mild.

Anyway, enough about the weather and more about this delicious butternut squash, pork, and black bean soup. So, it’s pretty darn good, to say the least. I had fun making this recipe as I employed my youngest son as head chef. He thought pretty highly of himself and couldn’t wait to serve his dad and siblings this soup.

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Recipe and image courtesy of Me Lady Cooks.

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Quick Tip: This soup freezes well. I made a double batch and froze half for later without any issues.

The sniffles got nothin’ on this soup!

Cold nights are upon us folks, and I could not be less thrilled.  I detest the cold, and living in Miami, well, I get very little of that.  Tonight, though, it is freezing (for me!).  It is a whopping 65 degrees! I am bundled up in sweats, a hoodie, and a blanket over it all and right about now I am wishing for a pair of gloves to wear too.  You may say I’m exaggerating but my body is not cut out for this.  I need the warmth all day, every day!

Well, I have discovered the trick to keeping myself warm at all times: constantly eating soup! The amount of soup I have made in the past month is more than 3 times the amount I have made within the whole year.  I have tried so many recipes for a good, warm, filling and nutritious soup, but I always come back to this one: Chicken Bacon Rice Soup.

It is full of veggies and has loads of potato (which I love!) and also has plenty of chicken (which my husband loves). This is an all-around wonderful soup that I will likely make over and over again throughout this winter.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Plain Chicken.

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Quick Tip: Sprinkle a bit of hot sauce over it if you like some heat!

Put Your Leftover Ham To Good Use And Make This Soup

We cooked a pretty big ham for Christmas. We were expecting friends and family members to come over for dinner and help us destroy it!

Well, they did come over and we had a great time but, apparently I had gotten a little carried away with all the side dishes and desserts, so there was a lot of ham still left in the fridge after a couple of days. Since I can’t bare to throw any food away, and it would have been way too salty for our furry family members, I decided to try a new recipe for it.

I made this beautiful, creamy leftover soup recipe and I immediately knew this was it. Potatoes and ham, and just a few other simple ingredients that we all have in our kitchen – it couldn’t be easier! You could, of course, add whatever vegetables you may have in the fridge, or spice this up the way you want it, but this recipe is very tasty as is. We had enough ham to make a double batch of this, and boy, am I glad we did! This turned out so delicious we could have served it for Christmas instead!

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Quick Tip: Add some red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick!

How To Turn Your Lasagna Into A Mouth-Watering Soup

I bet you’ve never heard the words ‘lasagna’ and ‘healthy’ in the same sentence… Well, this is no joke. This incredible lasagna soup really is healthy, and a million times lighter than its cousin in the original oven-baked form. This one is a winner in every possible way; besides being healthier, it’s also a breeze to make and won’t take you longer than five quick minutes of preparation. How about that!

After all those heavy holiday meals I am completely ready to try lighter recipes! Don’t get me wrong – there’s no way in the world I would starve myself on a diet, I love food way too much. But it’s actually quite easy to start a healthier way of living with recipes like this, when it’s still going to be delicious! This recipe makes 8 servings – and you probably won’t believe it but, there are only 234 calories per serving!

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Quick Tip: Double the ingredients to make sure you’ll have leftovers for a tasty lunch!

My mom had to lose weight three years ago following a health scare.  After success with Weight Watchers years ago, she tried to find a recipe for soup she remembered loving.  This updated version made with fresh veggies was exactly what she needed.

It took a lot of dedication, but my mom still credits what she calls “The Soup” with helping her lose those extra pounds.

Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers.

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Quick Tip: Frozen veggies can be substituted to save you chopping time.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, we’ll be stepping out of our comfort zones and head on down the dusty trail of new tantalizing new foods. First stop, the Quinoa Highway.

If you aren’t familiar with quinoa, know this: it’s a grain from the Gods. Quinoa has been used in recipes for since ancient times. This great little grain makes a wonderful substitute for traditional noodles when making soups and stews. Plus, it’s packed with an assortment of good-for-you vitamins. We’re confident that once you cook up your first pot of quinoa vegetable soup, you’ll be hooked for life.

If you’re a fan of hearty vegetables swimming in a sea of savory broth, you’ve come to the right place. Nothing is better than a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly day. In fact, I enjoy soup so much that I eat it even when the days are bright and sunny, and I know you will too!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

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Here comes the bride, all dressed in meatballs… Wait. What? Wow, we are so impressed by this Italian Wedding soup that we’re getting our songs mixed up! This soup is a classic and for good reason: it tastes amazing! Paired up with a slice of crusty Italian bread, you have yourself the perfect cold day meal. Of course, my family chooses to nosh on this savory soup at any time during the year.

Have you ever had a soup that tastes so stinkin’ good you just have to go for a second or third bowl? This is that soup. We guarantee, if you happen to have any leftovers, you’ll be making a meal out of them the very next day. That is, of course, you don’t gobble them up during your Midnight snacking extravaganza.

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.

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