seasonal staples

seasonal staples ~ onion, carrot, celery and garlic. as i was chopping and shredding them today for a pot of soup, i thought about how often they are the first things i gather when beginning meal prep, especially in the winter when we eat soup often.


i find something so comforting in a bowl of soup ~ the warmth, the aroma, the texture. the fact that my mother made soup often when i was growing up may have something to do with it as well.


i cherish soup season at our home. you see, i could eat soup every day but my family believes that unless the temp is 45 or below, it is not soup season. given that, i prepare it at least once a week during the winter. not only do they taste great but they go together quickly, you can easily substitute ingredients and they're an excellent dish to make when you need to clean out the fridge. a simple soup can become a great meal when you add a salad and fresh, baked bread.


here are links to some of our favorites:


bean & bacon soup

sausage & red bean stew

lentil soup

black bean soup

lasagna soup


other favorites include the basics like chili, white chili, taco soup, beef stew and chicken noodle. what is your family's favorite? and by all means, share the recipe.