This hearty, comforting soup may not have originated in the Midwest, but it is at the heart of my experience in that part of the country. My husband is from Michigan, and we typically spend part of ...

Last week when it was bitterly cold out, my friend and co-worker Joe Riddle shared a bowl of this soup with me -- saving me a trip out into the weather for lunch. Joe described the soup as the best ...

Fall in Alaska is that glorious 3 days of the year where the leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and orange, there's a distinct smell of sour cranberries and wood smoke lingering in the air, and ...

Melt butter in medium-size saucepan over medium low heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and garlic; stir to mix well. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Add remaining ...

1. Cover dried beans with water and a sprinkle of salt and soak overnight. If not soaking, rinse and simmer beans in salted water for 45 minutes, or until they are softened. 2. In a large soup pot, ...

Nothing is healthier or more comforting than a navy bean soup when prepared with lean ham rather than a fat ham hock or sausage. This light recipe has less sodium and is perfect for a cold January ...

Navy beans are the star of this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup, perfect for an easy, satisfying meal. This classic Navy Bean and Ham Soup simmers low and slow, allowing the tender ...

Reader Michelle Macias emailed last week to ask how best to use a bag of dry navy beans she’d managed to snag at the grocery store. Because I am a daughter of Michigan, the second largest dry bean ...

This hearty, comforting soup may not have originated in the Midwest, but it is at the heart of my experience in that part of the country. My husband is from Michigan, and we typically spend part of ...