This flavorful bisque is perfect for warming you during a cold winter. It also would be great as an appetizer for your Christmas or New Year's Eve celebration. A bisque is a type of creamy soup that is made with shellfish. This bisque uses shrimp as the shellfish component. The other main component of this seafood bisque is the cod. I got this wonderful recipe from Betty Crocker's 2004 Holiday publication, and it is definitely a keeper! The added basil pesto is what mak

This is my favorite part about left over turkey - making soup! I have been making this soup for over 25 years, and I hope to be making it for many more years to come! It is a delight to the eyes and to the taste buds. I served this soup to a large family gathering not to long ago, and everyone loved this meal. Serve it with crusty artisan bread, and it makes a hearty meal that will fill up anyone. If you have never made stock, I encourage you to give it a try. It is ver

Butternut squash is a favorite autumn vegetable that is especially tasty in soups. I found this lovely recipe in the September 2009 issue of Southern Living magazine, and I really like the Tex-Mex flavors to this bisque. If you are a fan of Tex-Mex or if you are looking for something different when it comes to traditional squash soup, I encourage you to give this delightful bisque a try. Topped with crunchy vegetable chips for added flavor and great presentation, your frie

I have had this Summer Squash Soup recipe for many years. It was just sitting in my file waiting for me to use it! Now, I wish I hadn't waited so long to use it as it is delicious! It comes from Cooking Light magazine, and they did a terrific job in the creation of this soup. The recipe makes the most of fresh summer herbs and garden squash. Give this simple soup a try, and enjoy savory summer flavors for a light lunch or supper. I recommend serving it with warm crusty

In honor of Mardi Gras (Tuesday, February 28th), I used Cajun Style Andouille smoked sausage in this soup. I buy the all natural brand that has no nitrates and no artificial ingredients. The sausage lends a nice kick to the soup, but I find that it does not overwhelm the overall flavor of the dish. I love to make corn bread (look for it on Thursday's post) as it complements the soup. It is a great pairing! So this Fat Tuesday (also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day),

My family loves this soup, and I love to make it. You might wonder why? It is so easy to prepare! It is what I call a dump soup. You dump all the ingredients in a pot and voila (wala)! This soup is great for busy days when you don't have tons of time to cook, but you still want something good and healthy. Another reason why I like this soup is that you can make it vegetarian. So if you have family or friends that are vegetarian, this is a great dish to make! It tastes