Category Archives: Slow Cooker, aka Crock-Pot

79. Eric’s Birthday Black Bean Soup

I am assuming that this was a good soup–it disappeared before I really got a chance to eat it. We brought it (in the Crock-Pot, natch) to our friend Eric's birthday celebration on Saturday night. A few folks asked for … Continue reading

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78. Time-Tested Taco Soup a la Crock-Pot

I've been making this soup for longer than I've been a mom of two. Got the recipe from a friend on a message board (remember those?) way back before Rhys was even a going concern. It calls for a couple … Continue reading

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45. Giftable Bean Soup

Do you love soup, but wish it were more portable? Do you love giving gifts to your friends, but wish you could think of an edible present other than cookies, candy or bread? Do you know someone who needs a … Continue reading

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29. Lentil-Ham Soup, with special guest ingredient Bacon

Unlike politicians, professional athletes and my high school algebra teacher,* I'm a strong believer in the importance of admitting when one is wrong. Fess up, take it like a grown-up, and move on. So here it is: I was wrong … Continue reading

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8. I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not-Not-Vegan Vegan Chili

Tonight was the grand gala opening/unveiling of Jim's show at the Ladybug, and of course I couldn't attend such an event without food in tow. This vegan chili (vegan, anyway, until you sprinkle cheese overtop) was the dish of choice. … Continue reading

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5. Reputation rehabilitation: Winter Squash-Chicken Stew

Soup has a reputation, generally undeserved, of being where odds & ends and bits & pieces of random almost-past-its-prime food go to die (or, if they're lucky, be reincarnated). This soup does just that, but it's to far better effect … Continue reading

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