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Korean Oxtail Soup Recipe

Korean Oxtail Soup is an Asian bone broth that is perfect for bone chilling winter weather. The chili sesame scallion topping brightens up this hearty oxtail soup. I remember my mom making oxtail soup once in a while during the winter. There's something about the gelatinous meat of oxtail that I love. It's an acquired taste, but worth trying. We used to have a Jamaican woman babysit our kids and she would make Jamaican oxtail stew, another delicious preparation of oxtail. There are a few ...

Korean Oxtail Soup - this Asian bone broth is served with a chili sesame scallion topping

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup (Fakies) Recipe

This Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup is so simple, yet so satisfying. You'll be reaching for a bowl of this on a cold winter day. 217 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. I've been sitting on this recipe for way too long so I'm finally getting around to sharing it. The weather has definitely turned cooler the last couple of weeks, which has prompted me to start making more chili and soups, including this Greek lentil soup, which I made last winter. So, here's the story behind this lentil ...

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup - this simple soup is absolutely delicious and so satisfying, perfect for a cold winter day

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

This Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup is made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with Korean red pepper flakes ~ it will warm up your belly. It was just 15 degrees one day last week (3 degrees with the windchill factor) and this Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup was calling my name. I had made a batch of Mineral Rich Beef Bone Broth so it was the perfect reason to try this wintery Korean soup. I've got a few Korean cookbooks in my collection and pieced together a version of a spicy beef ...

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup - made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with red pepper flakes, this Asian noodle soup will warm up your belly

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe

Learn how to make Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup on the stovetop or pressure cooker, and what to serve this traditional noodle soup with. I love shopping at ethnic markets, and although there aren't a lot near where I live, I've managed to find markets of all kinds within a 45 minute radius, including a small Vietnamese market in Danbury, Connecticut. When I first started my blog, I made Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho in memory of a Vietnamese friend who died from stomach cancer. She ...

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup - learn how to make this traditional beef broth scented with star anise, cloves and cinnamon

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos - this chicken is so flavorful, juicy, tender and moist

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

The chicken filling in these Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos is so juicy and tender. Delicious as a taco filling, in burrito bowls and more. Don’t you just love that name ~ Chicken Tinga? Recently, I visited a local farmer’s market where a stand was selling tacos, including one filled with Chicken Tinga. I was…

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup - warm up your belly with this healthy, hearty flavorful soup

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup Recipe

Warm up your belly with this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup – it’s hearty and healthy. 166 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Are you surviving the winter so far? I’ll be honest. There have been a few days where I wouldn’t have left the house if it weren’t for our little puppy who’s still…

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs - these are fall-off-the-bone tender

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe

These Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Hearty, delicious and pure comfort food. Slow cooking short ribs ensures that the meat will be tender and moist, not dry and flaky. I make these short ribs whenever my oldest son comes home. It’s one of his favorites. My oldest son sometimes orders short…

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast - this is the only pot roast I make for my family - it's comfort food at its best

Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe

This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly winter day. I make this pot roast at least once every winter and it has become our favorite pot roast recipe. In fact, this has become one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I think this…

Slow Cooker Black Bean Turkey Chili - budget-friendly, delicious and a crowd pleaser - great for parties and family gatherings

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili is a crowd pleaser, with umami from mushrooms and smoky ancho and chipotle chili flavor. It’s budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is freezable. Perfect for casual entertaining, whether for friends or family. I make a big pot for lunch during our family Christmas gathering. Serve with a…

Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup

This simple Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup is so flavorful, no one will guess just how easy it is to make. I love smoky flavors and one of the easiest ways to infuse soups with smoke is to add a ham bone or smoked turkey parts. At a recent holiday party, one of the…

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes is a collection you will want to refer to when you’re craving comfort food. I love using pressure cooking to make soups and stews. Whether you have a stove-top pressure cooker or Instant Pot, these soups and stews can be made in a fraction of the time if…

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is an aromatic dish that is scented with star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin and Szechuan peppercorns. My dad used to make a version of this soup noodle dish. Over the years, I’ve made this comfort dish, often following my aunt’s recipe. I love Asian noodle soups, and this is one…

Creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup - just 4 ingredients make this creamy flavorful soup!

Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup is made with just four ingredients. Keep to the basic recipe or embellish with more flavor agents and garnishes. It’s your choice. This easy recipe is perfect for the holidays when you’re looking for a beautiful, but simple soup to serve guests. Roasting The Whole Butternut Squash Did…

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup that is a bowl of comfort. There is no added fat in this recipe, so this is a lighter option than some lemon chicken soups. 131 calories/1 freestyle point per serving. I made this soup for two cancer patients recently who are on a low fiber/low…

Clean Eating Lentil Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe

This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…

Soup Diet Recipes

Refer to these Soup Diet Recipes if you’re looking to lighten up your meals and jumpstart a healthy diet. Many years ago, a friend and I went on a “cabbage soup diet.” We made a giant pot of cabbage soup and ate it for days. I have to admit that by the fourth day, I…