Gary's Incredible Gluten Free Arkansas Gumbo

  Our friend Gary who moved here from Arkansas 1 1/2 years ago finally shared with me his personal recipe for gumbo!  He's brought it a few times to our Friday night dinner and Bible study with college students.  And everyone who's had it, loves it!! 

   One thing that's a bit different about this gumbo is he told me he doesn't  make a roux for it.  I did that the first time I made gumbo, and it does take extra time. But after making Gary's gumbo, I didn't even miss it.  

My Come & Dine church cookbook also has a recipe for gumbo in it, and so I tweaked Gary's recipe by adding more spices. 
 The combination of vegetables and seasonings really gives this gumbo a nice kick.   I served this gumbo with my banana nut muffins and homemade applesauce.

GARY'S INCREDIBLE ARKANSAS GUMBO

1. Prepare vegetables:

(1) Chop up a large onion.

(2)  Mince 5 cloves of garlic.

(3) Chop up 1 green bell pepper.

(4)  Slice 1 1/2-2 cups of okra or thaw 20 oz of a package of frozen okra. (You can use half of this if it seems like too much)

(5) Chop 2 stalks of celery. 

(6)  Chop up 2 T of parsley.

2.  Prepare chicken broth:  

(1)  Cut the fat off of a 3-5 lb  chicken

(2)  Put it into a soup pot with 10 cups of water.

(3)  Stir in 1 T of salt and 1 T of lemon juice.

(4)  Bring to a boil and then let the chicken broth simmer for 20 minutes.

(5)  Put the chicken on a plate and debone it. (You will add the chicken back later.)

3.  In a skillet:  Sauté the onion, celery, and green pepper for 4-5 minutes and then add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer.  

4.  Combining ingredients:
(1)  Add the vegetables to the chicken broth.
(2)  Add 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce and 1 of diced tomatoes.
(3) Bring to a boil and then let simmer 15-20 minutes.
(4)  Then add spices (These come from my church Come & Dine cookbook):  2 bay leaves, 1 T paprika, 1 t oregano, 1 t thyme, 1 t oregano, 1/4 t rosemary, 1/4 t cayenne pepper, 1 t salt,  1 T chopped parsley, and 1 1/2 T of Worcestershire sauce.
(5)  Then add the chicken back in along with the deboned chicken, 1 pound of sliced chicken sausage, 1/2 to 1 pound of shrimp, and meat from 1 crab leg (this addition is from my Come and Dine).
(6)  Add the okra and parsley.
 (7)  Let this cook on low for several hours, stir occasionally.  ( I like to use my crock pot.)
(8) Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

List of My Favorite Soups, Chili & Stew Recipes: 

Beef 

Grandma's Favorite Beef Stew  (My mother-in-law's delicious recipe!)

Just Like Home Ukrainian Borscht  ( a Polish student  said this tasted like his mom's!)

Poultry

This is the Best Gluten Free Minestrone Soup!   (A recipe my son modified)

Mouth Watering Italian Turkey Sausage Soup   (This is  my friend Debbie's recipe)
Mexican Fiesta Chicken Soup   (A recipe I got years ago from a Mexican cookbook)
My Thanksgiving Turkey Soup  (My very own special concoction!)
Gary's Incredible Gluten Free Arkansas Gumbo  (Given to me by a Bible study friend)
Jeannie's French Market Soup  (A mom friend from when my kids were little)
Southwest Turkey Soup  (From my Syre School cookbook)

Fish
Northwest Salmon Chowder  (From my Heritage School cookbook)

Bean & Legumes
Vi's Best Chili  (A  Bible study friend's great recipe)
Bethany's Crowd Pleasing Tortilla Soup  (One of my daughter's friends special soup)
Country-Style Lentil Soup   (From my heritage School cookbook)

Vegetable

Creamy Pumpkin Soup  (from Food Network)
My Favorite Gluten Free Pumpkin Curry Soup  (Combo from Food & All Recipes)
Downright Delicious Potato & Kale Soup  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Garden Vegetable Soup  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)

Asian
Chinese Chicken Soups  - Bok choy chicken, chicken & spinach, and chicken & cabbage
Make Your Own Gluten Free Chicken Pho!  (From a newspaper article)
Gluten Free Chinese Hot Pot  (Modified by a Chinese student)
Chinese Egg Drop Soup  &  Chinese Egg & Tomato Soup  (Adapted from our students)

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Tom Yum Soup (A delicious Thai soup) 
Deluxe Miso Soup (Kenchinjiru)  

What is the Sacrifice of Faith in Philippians 2:17?

     Faith is more than just believing.  It is actually God's very element being infused into our hearts!   I read about this in Chapter 50 of the Life-Study of Philippians, and this chapter was talking about Philippians 2:16-17 which says:

Holding forth the word of life, so that I may have a boast in the day of Christ that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.  But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and I rejoice together with you all.  Philippians 2:17.

   
    Witness Lee shares that it's pretty difficult to understand verse 17. And even after reading this chapter and looking back over it as I was writing this, I realized it's hard to get Paul's meaning here. In the early part of the chapter he points out that the meaning of faith mentioned here is a bit different than that used in other  Bible passages. It is not an objective affirmation of faith in God but rather what occurs in our hearts when we hear God's word. We know the word is powerful, and he says that the Gospel of John shows us that the Lord's Word is Spirit and life (John 6:63).  

    But not only does God's word supply us with the Spirit and enliven us, it fills us with faith.  I've always liked Romans 10:17 So faith comes out of hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Paul reminds us of this again in his letter to the Ephesian believers: In whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation, in Him also believing…  Anyway the tie into Philippians 2:17 is that this kind of faith can become a sacrifice offered to God by the apostle. 

     Here are some lines that touched me on pages 439 and 445:
  The first function of the Word is to infuse us with faith...In order to have the sacrifice of faith, we need to touch the word of life in such a way that it becomes in our experience the bountiful supply of the Spirit. Then we shall have faith, faith which is the result of the Word and the Spirit mingled with our appreciation. This is the sacrifice which can be offered to God...As used in 2:17, faith stands for the enjoyment of Christ, the experience of Christ, and the gaining of Christ. Our enjoyment, experience, and gaining of Christ become a sweet sacrifice to God... (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Philippians. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1980, Print).

   A lot of what he's talking about here is personal. And like what I got out of last week's reading, this faith is infused into us when we come to the Bible prayerfully.  He says towards the end of the chapter that "What we enjoy in faith always depends on what is conveyed to us by the Word" (Page 441).  The verses that we pray over infuse us with some element of Christ, and that infusion fills our hearts with an appreciation of Christ. Don't you think that this is what motivated Paul to know Christ, gain Christ, and pursue Christ? The version that I quoted from is the Recovery Version of the New Testament,  and you can order it free from Bibles for America.

You can listen to excerpts from the Life-Study of Philippians given in 1980 on the Life-Study of the Bible with Witness Lee. The commentary is excellent.

Blog Update 5/22/14:  Check out the  new free book put out by Bibles for America called A Life of Forbearance But Without Anxiety. 

Other Posts on the Life-Study of Philippians:

What is the Bountiful Supply of the Spirit in Philippians 1:19?
What Does It Mean to Magnify Christ in Philippians 1:20-23?
How Does Religion, Philosophy & Culture Relate to Philippians 3:5-6?
Have You Ever Wondered What Gaining Christ is in Philippians 3:8?
Why Does Paul Put Anxiety and Prayer Together in Philippians 4:6?
What's Paul's Secret in Philippians 4:12?
What Does It Mean to Live Christ in Philippians 1:19-21?
From the Life-Study of Philippians: What's the Theme of the Bible?

Northwest Fish Chowder

    As far as food goes, Ivar's probably helped put Seattle on the map.  I remember when I lived there how much I enjoyed going to Ivar's on Lake Union or at the Mukilteo Ferry and getting a bowl of clam chowder with some fish and chips. 

    Besides making clam chowders, I've also enjoyed making fish chowder with salmon.  This recipe comes from my Heritage School Cookbook, a school I worked at for 3 1/2 years teaching business classes.  They suggest using flounder, but I like salmon better.

    Also with most chowders you can add a lot of your own touches. To this recipe I added the celery,carrot and parsley. If you like to make your chowder a little thicker, one of my cookbooks says you can add about 1/4 cup of flour to it.  

Northwest Salmon Chowder - Serves 4-6

1.  Prepare vegetables:

(1)  Dice 3 large potatoes (I used 5-6 red potatoes).

(2)  Dice 1 large onion.

(3)  Dice 2 stalks of celery (something I added).

(4)  Dice 1 carrot (Something I added for color).

(5)  Chop 2 T of parsley.

2.  Prepare chowder:
(1)  In the bottom of the soup pot put in half a stick of butter or you can use 3 T of olive oil or coconut oil and sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
(2)  Add the potatoes and 4 cups of water. (I added one more cup)
(3)  Stir in the seasonings:  3 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, and 2 tsp. Spike or Costco's No Salt Seasoning. (The recipe suggested using basil, but I wanted a more all around seasoning.)
(4)  Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
(5)  Then add 1 small can of salmon (I think it's 7 1/2 oz from Trader Joes) and parsley.
(6)  Stir in 1 can of evaporated milk; I often just use milk and it comes out good..
(7)  Cook until thoroughly heated--don't let it boil. 
(8)  Taste and add any more seasonings.

Make some muffins and a salad, and you've got a great fall or winter supper. 

List of My Favorite Soups, Chili & Stew Recipes: 

Beef 

Grandma's Favorite Beef Stew  (My mother-in-law's delicious recipe!)

Just Like Home Ukrainian Borscht   (A Polish student  said this tasted like his mom's!)

Poultry

This is the Best Gluten Free Minestrone Soup!   (A recipe my son modified)

Mouth Watering Italian Turkey Sausage Soup   (This is  my friend Debbie's recipe)
Mexican Fiesta Chicken Soup   (A recipe I got years ago from a Mexican cookbook)
My Thanksgiving Turkey Soup  (My very own special concoction!)
Gary's Incredible Gluten Free Arkansas Gumbo  (Given to me by a Bible study friend from Arkansas)
Jeannie's French Market Soup  (A friend from when my kids were little)
Southwest Turkey Soup  (From my Syre School cookbook)

Fish
Northwest Salmon Chowder  (From my Heritage School cookbook)
Almost Like Ivar's Clam Chowder (From my Come & Dine Cookbook)

Bean & Legumes
Vi's Best Chili  (A  Bible study friend's great recipe)
Bethany's Crowd Pleasing Tortilla Soup  (One of my daughter's friends special soup)
Country-Style Lentil Soup   (From my Heritage School cookbook)
Kathy's Texas Chili & Chips (From my Come & Dine cookbook)

Vegetable

Creamy Pumpkin Soup  (from Food Network)
My Favorite Gluten Free Pumpkin Curry Soup  (Combo from Food & All Recipes)
Downright Delicious Potato & Kale Soup  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
A Great Fall Soup - Make it From Scratch Corn Potato Chowder  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Asian
Chinese Chicken Soups  - Bok choy chicken, chicken & spinach, and chicken & cabbage (Modified from Internet search by our Chinese students)
Make Your Own Gluten Free Chicken Pho!  (Modified from a newspaper article)
Gluten Free Chinese Hot Pot  (Modified by a Chinese student)
Chinese Egg Drop Soup  &  Chinese Egg & Tomato Soup  (Modified  from a student's recipe)

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Tom Yum Soup (A delicious Thai soup) 
Deluxe Miso Soup (Kenchinjiru)   (Adapted from Internet search)
A Thai Mom Teaches Me How to Make Tom Yum Kung  (A student's mom's recipe)
A Vietnamese Cooking Lesson - Lien's Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup  (An International student's aunt's recipe)
Cooking Beef Pho for Vietnamese Students  (Modified Recipe)

From the Life-Study of Philippians - What's the Theme of the Bible?

     Every book has a theme.   Most literature classes that I took focused on analyzing the writer’s theme and writing essays dissecting this theme from different angles. I loved literature classes, but sometimes you almost have to crawl into the author’s brain to figure out what their message is.  

     And maybe because the Bible has 66 books it may seem hard to pinpoint the theme.  Chapter 36 of the Life-Study of Philippians totally answers this question though.  It opened up with this here’s what the Bible’s all about in a nutshell kind of sentence:   “The basic thought of the Bible is that the Triune God desires to work Himself into man so that man may take Him as life and live Him.”  Have you ever thought about the Bible like that before?   I know I didn’t.

      Then Witness Lee points out that in order for God to work Himself into us, we need to come to the Bible as food and not look at it as a book of knowledge, ethics, or religion.  Have you ever thought of the Bible as food?  I know I didn’t until I listened to Witness Lee open up verses like these two classic verses: 

Thy words were found and I did eat them.  Jeremiah 15:16

Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out through the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

    Not only did many men of God in the Bible pray back the words of the Bible, but also many renowned men of God had this practice. Witness Lee shares his own personal journey of reading the Bible prayerfully on Page 397-400, this is a bit longer than I usually quote so please realize it's because it's a special testimony of his experience in this matter: 

"Many believers throughout the centuries had the practice of praying with the Word of God...One of those who practiced pray-reading the words of the Bible was George Whitefield, a contemporary of John Wesley.  George Whitefield's practice was to pray the New Testament in Greek while on his knees.

 ...I have been reading and studying the Bible for more than fifty years. When I was a young man, I loved the Word of God, and was ambitious to know it thoroughly.  However, I only knew to read the Bible with my eyes and my mind.  Then someone encouraged me not only to read the Word, but also to meditate on it…. I was also helped by reading George Mueller's autobiography.  According to Mueller, we should not only read the Bible and meditate on it, but also pray over it"  (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Philippians. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1980, Print).

    And to understand what it's like to exercise the spirit while reading the word, he gives a great illustration.  He explains a match contains phosphorous, but it won't ignite unless it's struck. In the same way, the Word of God contains the Spirit, but we can't experience it until we pray the Word with our spirit. When we pray over the verses in the Bible, we receive the divine fire that's in the Word.  

You can listen to excerpts from the Life-Study of Philippians given in 1980 on The Life-Study of the Bible with Witness Lee.  The commentary is excellent.

Blog Update 5/22/14:  Check out the  new free book put out by Bibles for America called A Life of Forbearance But Without Anxiety. 

Other Posts on the Life-Study of Philippians:

What is the Bountiful Supply of the Spirit in Philippians 1:19?
What Does It Mean to Magnify Christ in Philippians 1:20-23?
How Does Religion, Philosophy & Culture Relate to Philippians 3:5-6?
Have You Ever Wondered What Gaining Christ is in Philippians 3:8?
Why Does Paul Put Anxiety and Prayer Together in Philippians 4:6?
What's Paul's Secret in Philippians 4:12?
What Does It Mean to Live Christ in Philippians 1:19-21?
From the Life-Study of Philippians:  What's the Theme of the Bible?
What is the Sacrifice of Faith in Philippians 2:17?
How to Enjoy the Bountiful Supply of the Spirit in Philippians 1:19

Judi's Gluten Free Oatmeal Craisin & Coconut Cookies

    My friend Judi brought these to a Friday night Bible study last year.   They were her own cooking creation. If you've tried her chocolate cake that's listed below, you'll know what an amazing baker she is!  And these cookies were a hit! 

   It was her idea to switch out the coconut oil for butter.  And you know what, it really adds an amazing touch to these cookies.  The flavors of coconut, almonds, and craisins just melt in your mouth!

    Test them at about 10 minutes, they should hold their form when touched.  I like to let my cookies finish on the pan for a few minutes.

 Judi's Gluten Free Oatmeal Craisin & Coconut Cookies

1.  Prepare dry ingredients - In a medium mixing bowl put:
(1)  2/3 cup of sorghum flour, 2/3 cup of tapioca flour, and 2/3 cup of brown rice flour. 
(2)  Stir in 2 cups of oatmeal and 1 t of baking powder

2.  Prepare liquid ingredients - In a large mixing bowl put:
(1)  1 cup of coconut oil and turn the mixer on medium for 1 minute or so.
(2)  Slowly add 1 cup of brown sugar and let it cream together for 2-3 minutes.
(3)  Add 2 eggs and 1 T vanilla extract.

3.  Stir in 1 cup of sliced almonds, 1 cup of craisins, and 1 cup of  shredded coconut.

4.  Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

Other Gluten Free Baking & Desserts on This Blog:

Breads & Muffins
Gluten free and Low-fat Banana bread
Beth's Amazing Gluten Free Cornbread
Banana Nutty muffins
Gluten Free Tremendous Pumpkin Muffins
Bursting with Blueberries Gluten Free Muffins
Toni's Outrageous Gluten Free Corn Muffins
Fall Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
My Favorite Gluten Free Cranberry Nut Bread

Cakes:
Gluten Free German Apple Cake
You Won't Believe It's Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Gluten Free Polish Fruitcake
Judi's Super Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Welcome Spring with Judi's Gluten Free Orange Chiffon Cake
Sensational Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake
Terrific Gluten Free Strawberry & Peach Trifle
Grandma's Gluten Free Applesauce Cake
Awesome Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake

Crisps & Pies:
Lena's Rhubarb Crunch (A crisp with a gluten free top and bottom crust!)
Delicious Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Ginger's Outrageous Apple Pie
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Cookies:
Gluten Free Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Incredible Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten Free Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
The Best Gluten Free Recipe for Snickerdoodles
Gluten Free Rocky Road Brownies
Mark's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies - Made Gluten Free!

Puddings & Ice Cream
Baked Coconut Pudding
Tangy Lemon Pudding
Dairy Free Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (And other ice cream favorites!)

What Does it Mean to Live Christ in Philippians 1:19-21?

    The phrase “instant salvation” in a Life-Study caught my eye last week. My son told us about a roller coaster he went on at Busch Gardens over winter break and he said it dangled over a drop and then careens down an almost vertical slope at 80 mph!  I thought to myself    When life gives you an unexpected drop, that’s when you need an instant salvation!   

    When I was reading chapter 34 of the Life-Study of Philippians, I was going wow inside.  The presentation was incredible. Early in the chapter Witness Lee goes through the steps of the Lord’s life. Have you ever thought that all the things the Lord experienced like His incarnation, human living, death, resurrection, and ascension had a goal?  They weren’t just personal achievements that went back with him into heaven. 

     Look at John 20:22 again. When the Lord breathed on His disciples, He said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit."  And one of the truths Witness Lee loved to present was 2 Corinthians 15:45b which says, "The last Adam became a life giving Spirit."  By putting these two verses together Witness Lee cracked wide open this truth that in resurrection the Lord became the Spirit which is likened to air so easy to receive and breathe in so that He can live out of us.  Here’s a great part I liked on pages 299-300, 302:

Just as we must breathe in order to live physically, we must breathe spiritually to live Christ. The way to breathe spiritually is to call on the name of the Lord.  From my experience I have learned that the way to live Christ is to call on Him continually….Call on the Lord in every situation even when you are about to lose your temper.  By calling on the Lord you will live Christ….Instead of trying to control your temper, turn to the Lord and call on Him. Say, ‘Lord Jesus, I love You. Lord, I am going to lose my temper. Be one with me in this.’ If you do this, you will be saved from your temper and will live Christ….I  encourage you to call on the Lord, saying, ‘Lord Jesus, I love You.’ (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Philippians. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1980 Print).

    This has been coming back to me.  When we’re zooming into a curve or plummeting over the edge, we can call out—Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus!  No matter what's going on we  can get the instant salvation we need.

You can listen to excerpts from the Life-Study of Philippians given in 1980 on The Life-Study of the Bible with Witness Lee.  The commentary is excellent.

Blog Update 5/22/14:  Check out the  new free book put out by Bibles for America called A Life of Forbearance But Without Anxiety. 

Other Posts on the Life-Study of Philippians:

What is the Bountiful Supply of the Spirit in Philippians 1:19?
What Does It Mean to Magnify Christ in Philippians 1:20-23?
How Does Religion, Philosophy & Culture Relate to Philippians 3:5-6?
Have You Ever Wondered What Gaining Christ is in Philippians 3:8?
Why Does Paul Put Anxiety and Prayer Together in Philippians 4:6?
What's Paul's Secret in Philippians 4:12?
What Does It Mean to Live Christ in Philippians 1:19-21?
From the Life-Study of Philippians:  What's the Theme of the Bible?
What is the Sacrifice of Faith in Philippians 2:17?
How to Enjoy the Bountiful Supply of the Spirit in Philippians 1:19

Country Style Lentil Soup

    I always wondered why Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of lentil soup.  I mean it's good, but surely not worth the entire inheritance  the first-born son got in those days!  Anyway I never had lentil soup until I was in college, and it has been one of my favorites. With it being so cold lately,  I made some lentil soup last week.  Ahhh, it hit the spot.  What I particularly like about lentil soup is it tastes great even without adding any meat. 

   This recipe comes from my Heritage School cookbook--I've been cooking out of it for almost 30 years.  It has a lot of tried and true recipes from the 5th & 6th grade students' families.   

  What I also like about this recipe is it's easy to tweak the spices to your own liking.  Sometimes I also add 1/2 T of Costco's No Salt Seasoning.  

Country Style Lentil Soup

1.  Prepare veggies:  

(1)  Roughly chop 2 carrots.

(2)  Dice 3 stalks of celery.

(3)  Dice 1 large onion.

(4)  Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic.

(5)  Cube 1-2 potatoes.

2.  In a large soup pan or into a crock pot:  

(1)   Brown 1 pound of chicken sausage in 1-2 T olive oil. 

(2)  Add onions and  cook about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. 

(3)  Add 10 cups of water

(4)  Add one 32 oz. can of diced tomatoes.
(5)  Then add 2 cups of dried lentils and all the chopped vegetables.

(6)   Stir in  the spices:   1  T salt,  1/2-1  t black pepper, 1 t oregano/marjoram, and 1 T dried parsley.   

(7)  Bring soup to a boil and then simmer for 2 hours or more.  If you use a crock pot, let it cook for 8-10 hours or low or 5-6 hours on high.

(8)  Taste soup and adjust seasonings before serving.

Crock pot:  You can also cook this in a crock pot for 8 hours on low after sautéing the veggies.  Add the seasonings the last 30 minutes or so.  Before serving taste to check if it's seasoned enough.

List of My Favorite Soups, Chili & Stew Recipes: 

Beef 

Grandma's Favorite Beef Stew  (My mother-in-law's delicious recipe!)

Just Like Home Ukrainian Borscht   (A Polish student  said this tasted like his mom's!)

Poultry

This is the Best Gluten Free Minestrone Soup!   (A recipe my son modified)

Mouth Watering Italian  Sausage Soup   (This is  my friend Debbie's recipe)
Mexican Fiesta Chicken Soup   (A recipe I got years ago from a Mexican cookbook)
My Thanksgiving Turkey Soup  (My very own special concoction!)
Gary's Incredible Gluten Free Arkansas Gumbo  (Given to me by a Bible study friend from Arkansas)
Jeannie's French Market Soup  (A friend from when my kids were little)
Southwest Turkey Soup  (From my Syre School cookbook)

Fish
Northwest Salmon Chowder  (From my Heritage School cookbook)
Almost Like Ivar's Clam Chowder (From my Come & Dine Cookbook)

Bean & Legumes
Vi's Best Chili  (A  Bible study friend's great recipe)
Bethany's Crowd Pleasing Tortilla Soup  (One of my daughter's friends special soup)
Country Style Lentil Soup   (From my Heritage School cookbook)
Kathy's Texas Chili & Chips (From my Come & Dine cookbook)
Spicy Cuban Black Bean Soup (From a store recipe card)
Marilyn's Make It From Scratch Chili  (From my mother-in-law)

Vegetable

Creamy Pumpkin Soup  (from Food Network)
My Favorite Gluten Free Pumpkin Curry Soup  (Combo from Food & All Recipes)
Downright Delicious Potato & Kale Soup  (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
A Great Fall Soup - Make it From Scratch Corn Potato Chowder  (From my Heritage School Cookbook)

Asian

Chinese Chicken Soups  - Bok choy chicken, chicken & spinach, and chicken & cabbage (Modified from Internet search by our Chinese students)

Make Your Own Gluten Free Chicken Pho!  (Modified from a newspaper article)

Gluten Free Chinese Hot Pot  (Modified by a Chinese student)

Chinese Egg Drop Soup  &  Chinese Egg & Tomato Soup  (Modified  from a student's recipe)

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Tom Yum Soup (A delicious Thai soup) 
Deluxe Miso Soup (Kenchinjiru)   (Adapted from Internet search)
A Thai Mom Teaches Me How to Make Tom Yum Kung  (A student's mom's recipe)
A Vietnamese Cooking Lesson - Lien's Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup  (An International student's aunt's recipe)
Cooking Beef Pho for Vietnamese Students  (Modified Recipe)
Asian Curried Chicken Soup  (From my Come & Dine church cookbook)