Oh, how I love homemade soups! This one is especially good and hearty. You can alter it and use ground beef and/or ground pork instead of the turkey.
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 lb. ground turkey, beef, pork, or a combo
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 small diced [...]

I was born and raised in the Northeast and did not grow up with this delicious dish. I discovered it later in life and have been enjoying it all cold-weather season. This pairs well with soft bread on the side or even homemade cornbread.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lb. smoked sausage
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 [...]

This is my version of pasta e fagiloi. Delicious, simple, easy to prepare. The ingredient list may seem long, but it’s stuff you probably already have in your Kitchen, except maybe the V-8 juice and meaty ham bone. Kids also like it. Remember, you can prepare the pasta separately, add to the bowls then add [...]

Ah, what to do with that leftover bird. I make it a rule to never go out shopping the day after Thanksgiving - instead I hang out at home make this soup for dinner leftovers. Let others shop, I cook!
6 cups chicken or turkey stock
2 cups water
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 carrots, peeled & chopped
3 [...]

A different take on the run of the mill marinated cucumbers. This is delicious and tastes even better the next day - if you have leftovers.
2-3 cucumbers
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard powder
1/3 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dill
Kosher salt to taste
Peel the cucumber and slice them as very thin. Spread them out on cookie sheets that [...]

Roasting all the veggies first really makes the flavors “pop”. Please feel free to use whatever veggies you wish.
12 cups cold water
1 pkg. of Vegetable Soup Mix - (Knorr or Lipton or whatever)
4 potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled & cut into rounds
1 bunch fresh asparagus or fresh green beans
2-3 Tbsp. olive oil [...]

Use either stewing beef or beef ribs - either way you go it will turn out divine. Possible side dish would be some buttered egg noodles, or rice, or even mashed potatoes.
3 lbs. stewing beef OR 5-6 lbs. beef ribs
15 oz. can tomato sauce
6 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 [...]

When I think of an exotic soup, this one comes to mind.
2 medium onions, peeled & chopped
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 lb. bag of baby carrots
5 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1  tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 cup half-n-half or light cream
Parsley or chives for garnish, if desired
Add [...]

Wow! This recipe is really tasty. The aroma floats all over the house and will have everyone asking, “When’s supper gonna be done?” Serve over egg noodles.
3 lbs. stewing beef cut into 1 inch chunks
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. white pepper
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil (not olive)
3 cups chopped yellow onion - 3 large onions
1 heaping [...]

**8-11-09:  Updated recipe adjustment to ingredient list:  This recipe evolved from one I recently found in a cookbook that just didn’t work because it was too much work and used all the pots in the kitchen!  So I personalized it for me you.  Just make sure to have egg noodles, dinner rolls and coleslaw on [...]