Quick & Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Mara Strom

This recipe is perfect for your sukkah! I first made it two weeks ago -- and it turned out so well, that I made it again for Erev Sukkot. Now you should know: I'm not a fan of mushrooms (it's a texture thing!). But my family loves them -- and they … [Read more...]

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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Mara Strom

I've long struggled with the best way to make chicken soup. In fact, on more than one occasion, I've asked for your advice on the KOAB Facebook wall. No what I did, my soup just wasn't consistent. Sometimes it turns out really well - all rich and … [Read more...]

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Susie Fishbein’s Wild Mushroom Velouté Soup for Passover Recipe

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Mara Strom

A special thank you to Susie Fishbein for sharing this delicious sounding kosher for Passover mushroom soup recipe with the KOAB audience! A velouté is a thickened soup, similar to a bisque. It is quick-cooking and so simple to prepare. In some … [Read more...]

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Chilled Mixed Berry Soup

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mara Strom

It is so terribly hot here in Kansas, that the thought of cooking is just too much to bear. Enter: The summer soup recipe exchange. A (long) while ago, I shared my rather surprising gazpacho soup recipe, which remains a perennial favorite. But … [Read more...]

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Shabbat Leftovers That Stretch

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Mara Strom

We do very well saving money during the week by eating a mostly vegetarian diet. Come Friday, however, not only is my family hankering for some M.E.A.T., but I also feel the need to put out a nicer-than-normal spread lichvod Shabbat (in honor of the … [Read more...]

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Mara Strom

This week, we're talking winter soup recipes! You know, at the beginning of the week, when I planned out my recipe exchange calendar for the month, I thought winter soups sounded so appealing. Of course, that's when it was getting down into the … [Read more...]

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Jane’s Creamy Dill Gazpacho

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Mara Strom

Happy Friday, dear readers. It's been a big week for my little blog, and I really appreciate all of you who have visited, read, shared your comments and sent me emails. I'm having so much fun! This week's Kosher on a Budget recipe exchange is all … [Read more...]

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