Soups and Stews Archives - Mama’s Homestead

Homemade, In the Kitchen, Soups and Stews

Simple Black Bean Soup

October 29, 2014

Simple Black Bean Soup is a super easy recipe my kids love to make, using our homemade salsa, on a cool fall day. It is delicious on it’s own, but you can pour it over rice for extra flavor and nutrition.

Homemade, In the Kitchen, Soups and Stews

Creamy Asparagus Leek Soup

January 29, 2013

The first time I made this Creamy Asparagus Leek Soup recipe, seeing the ingredients, my kids reacted with “Asparagus? In soup? And…what are leeks?”

Homemade, In the Kitchen, Main Dishes, Soups and Stews

Hearty Beef Stew

November 15, 2011

Baby…it’s cold outside and what could be better than some nice, hot Beef Stew to warm you up.

I have a delicious, easy recipe to share with you that will make your mouth water. If you know how to cut up vegetables and use measuring cups and spoons you will have no problem making this dish for your family.

Homemade, In the Kitchen, Main Dishes, Soups and Stews

Mama’s Beef Barley Soup

November 10, 2011

Mama’s Beef Barley Soup is a perfect way to warm a cold winter day. It is easy to make, thick, warm, and delicious. My family loves this recipe, it warms the body and the heart.

Mango Fruit Leather

Mango fruit leather has turned out to be one of my kids' favorites. The sugar is totally optional, but it makes it much sweeter and cuts the tartness. Read more →
Lemon Lime Soda Jelly

This Lemon Lime Soda Jelly is delicious. I added a fresh lemon and a fresh l fresh lime to the mix to give it a rich, tangy flavor. It will make you pucker, a little. Read more →
Cream Soda Jelly

Cream soda...do you like yours red or amber colored? I chose the amber colored version for my cream soda jelly. I like the flavor better. Plus, I added a teaspoon of vanilla, just for added vanilla goodness. Read more →
Homestead Beef Jerky

This beef jerky recipe has been used in our family for many years. I love the flavor. It tastes like it was dried over a wood fire. We have also used this recipe for venison. Read more →
Grape Soda Jelly

Up next, Grape Soda Jelly. I think this would probably be my sister's favorite soda. She loves all things purple. This soda jelly, surprisingly tastes a lot like regular grape jelly you would buy at the grocery store. Read more →
Orange Soda Jelly

I remember growing up, this was one of my favorite flavors of soda, plus orange was my favorite color. I added orange juice to my orange soda jelly recipe to give it a tiny bit of healthfulness and add to the orange flavor. Read more →
Homemade Noodles

When I was growing up, my mom made homemade noodles and cook them in homemade chicken broth. This was such a tasty treat. The store bought kind do not even come close. Read more →