by Foodie Pat | Jul 4, 2026 | At Home, Quick-Fix, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026, Veggie Recipes
Butternut Squash Red Lentil Soup recipe lists onion, celery, carrots, butternut squash. garlic, curry powder, red lentils and optional coconut milk. Simmer about 20 minutes and blenderize. An even better supper soup when you are not having dental work for its ease of...
by Foodie Pat | May 27, 2026 | At Home, Quick-Fix, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026, Veggie Recipes
Al Dente pasta is on my mind. Here’s why…Just recently I heard an explanation for why Italians prefer cooking their pasta al dente. Of course, it preserves the pasta shape, allowing it to hold sauce better. Additionally, AL dente pasta has a lower glycemic...
by Foodie Pat | May 5, 2026 | At Home, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026, Veggie Recipes
Foodie Pat’s Turn Around Gazpacho has a watermelon puree base, showing a deep red color and a sweeter taste than traditional Gazpacho. Still requires what we call in the business as “chop, peel and slice”, but once presented as a main lunch...
by Foodie Pat | Apr 28, 2026 | At Home, Quick-Fix, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026
Tomato Soup with Ditalini and Chickpeas Based on a method used by cooks in Mexico, this tomato soup is made from fresh tomatoes processed with garlic and onion and then added to toasted small pasta, followed by vegetable or chicken broth and canned chickpeas. Simple...
by Foodie Pat | Apr 15, 2026 | At Home, Quick-Fix, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026
Three, yes only 3 ingredients—Watermelon Lime Soup is a versatile recipe for spring and summer entertaining with so many uses,I call it Multitasker Watermelon Lime Soup. Multitasker Watermelon Lime Soup Not only is this a versatile recipe that can double as an...
by Foodie Pat | Apr 5, 2026 | At Home, Quick-Fix, SOUPS 52 FOR 2026, Veggie Recipes
Check out the ingredients in the photo (on left) .Chop the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, shallot/onion. (on right) Then open up the bowl of your food processor and whirl away. Add the seasonings and process until you see the siz of the crunchy bits you prefer. (last...
