K&C's Tomato Ravioli Soup

One of my best friends recently announced that she and her husband are moving across the country to be closer to his family - cue the waterworks - which got me thinking back to when we met in college.  We met through a mutual friend and happened to have the same break between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Many a lunch hour was spent together in the college bar and grill, talking, laughing and even crying over our standard order of grilled cheese and tomato ravioli soup.  Every time I eat this soup, it reminds me of those days.

Turkey Broth

My mom has always been a fan of cooking up a turkey when it's not a holiday - no stress, no pressure, just good food.  And with a good turkey, comes a good turkey carcass that can be used to make a delicious broth.

Golden Borscht

I still remember the first time my mom made borscht and we all gave her a funny look as we stared at the bright red soup.  However, it was delicious and is now a family favorite.  While I can get beets year round, I am only lucky enough to get golden beets for a brief period of time in the fall.  So, of course, I had to turn them into a slightly less stain-threatening shade of soup.

Amped Up Cream of Mushroom Soup

Warning: if you are anti-canned food, leave now.  Sometimes, we just don't have the time or energy to make everything 100% homemade.  There is nothing wrong with that and, with a few special touches, the results can be delicious!