Category Archives: Soups and Stews

15 Bean Soup

I have purchased Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup several times in the past for my science students to use for classification activities and making dichotomous keys, but have never actually made a batch of the soup with the mix until … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Hot Pot

A couple of weeks ago I bought some tofu and noodles without a plan.  Let’s just say the purchase was coupon-inspired.  I decided I wanted to try using both products in the same dish, so I checked out the Nasoya … Continue reading

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Vegetable Cheddar Chowder

My grandmother gave me this recipe, which she found in a packet of soup and stew recipes assembled by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.  It was a very simple recipe to prepare, and one that I plan to make … Continue reading

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

This year when we went to the Common Ground Fair we did not find the Orr’s Island Chowder stand.  This is not to say that the stand wasn’t there, but anyone who has ever been to the Common Ground Fair … Continue reading

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A Liberal Cup of Beer Cheese Soup

On our way home from the Common Ground Fair we stopped in Hallowell to have dinner at The Liberal Cup, where I ordered my favorite item on their menu as a starter:  Beer Cheese Soup. This soup is made with … Continue reading

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Chickpea Curry with Zucchini

This curry is a very easy, healthful dinner or side dish.  I like it served on rice with a side of plain Greek style yogurt. Chickpea Curry with Zucchini 2 tbsp Smart Balance oil, or olive oil 2 zucchini, sliced … Continue reading

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Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

This is the easiest recipe, thanks to College Inn’s Culinary Broth in Thai Coconut Curry flavor.  It actually hardly qualifies as a “recipe” but it’s so good that it seems as though it would require one! Just scrub 1 lb. … Continue reading

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Pea Soup & Little Pesto Pizzas

Last weekend we had a New England Boiled Dinner with my parents, and with the leftover broth, my mother made a pea soup.  Tonight we enjoyed some of the soup for dinner, with some easy little pizzas made with Arnold … Continue reading

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Smoky Mango-Squash Soup

This is another recipe from Memere’s stash of recipe-related magazines…  I love squash soup, and mangos, and anything with a spicy kick, so I figured it was worth a try.  The recipe can also be found online at www.rachelraymag.com. I’ll … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Soup

Today I tried Cabot’s recipe for Creamy Cheesy Cauliflower Soup.  The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were excellent.  I made a few small changes:  1 tbsp. dried dill, added half way through the cooking time in place … Continue reading

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