Category Archives: soup


Homemade Ramen Noodles

Posted on January 28, 2018

There’s a ramen place that, years ago, was just one neighborhood over from us in Seattle.  Aloha Ramen was a tiny hole-in-the wall with about a 10 cramped tables and amazing noodles and broth. As a non-meat eater, my search for … Continue reading →

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Simple Soba Soup

Posted on January 21, 2018 Simple Soba Soup

A storm has moved into town and what could be more comforting on a cold day than homemade soup.  I was watching Will & Grace reruns (Season 6 Episode 12) where Grace obsesses over soba noodles and I decided I … Continue reading →

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Green Chili Bowl with Thanksgiving Leftovers

Posted on November 26, 2017 Green Chili Bowl

I grew up hating gravy.   When I met green chili, it was life changing.  Seriously.  Let me explain.  As I went to others houses for thanksgiving in college and later adulthood I realized I had a somewhat unique gravy experience … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Wonton Soup

Posted on January 22, 2017

 I spent much of my adolescence being moody; I’m sure it was mostly hormonal, and I’m even more certain that there was about 5-8 years where I wasn’t much fun to be around. I wore a lot of black with some … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken Soup

Posted on April 17, 2016

Next to Yak, my other “go-to” protein is Rotisserie Chicken.  I love that grocery stores roast chickens.  The BEST idea grocery stores came up with next to the self-scan! Need a quick Chicken Salad?  Throw on some roasted chicken. Need … Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Corn Soup

Posted on January 24, 2016

This soup allowed me to use one of Strudel’s favorite kitchen gadgets.  She actually bought one for me a few years ago!  This soup is full of flavor and the crunch of the corn blends well with the smooth texture … Continue reading →

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(Speedy) Miso Soup

Posted on January 17, 2016

   I love, love, love miso soup; I’m pretty sure the saltiness has something to do with it (I have an unhealthy draw towards sodium-rich foods), but miso has always been a flavor that tastes really good to me. Back in … Continue reading →

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Superfast Seafood Chowder

Posted on January 10, 2016

It’s cold here in Denver and I have been craving a seafood chowder. Living in a land-locked state, I can’t readily get good chowder from anywhere near me.  When I crave something, I want it immediately and don’t want to have … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on January 3, 2016

     Happy 2016 everybody! I’ll admit that I’m a bit relieved that the holiday season is over – we had a lovely time visiting with friends and family, but I’m ready to get back to a regular life, and … Continue reading →

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Hearty Veggie and Chewy Cheese Soup

Posted on December 3, 2014

 I just made a batch of this soup the other day, when it occurred to me that (is it possible?!) maybe I hadn’t posted it on the blog… which seemed somewhat cruel… which caused me to comb through the site trying to find it … Continue reading →

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