This Gal Cooks https://www.thisgalcooks.com/ Inspired Recipes Made With Love Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:10:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/utensils.png This Gal Cooks https://www.thisgalcooks.com/ 32 32 A Bowl of Pure Comfort: My Favorite Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe https://www.thisgalcooks.com/my-favorite-creamy-mushroom-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/my-favorite-creamy-mushroom-soup-recipe/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:56:56 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44806 I remember the first time I had a truly memorable bowl of mushroom soup. It was at a little bistro on a chilly, drizzly afternoon, the kind that makes you want to curl up with something warm and comforting. The soup was velvety and rich, but it had this subtle, smoky flavor I just couldn’t […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/my-favorite-creamy-mushroom-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 This Smoked Gouda Buffalo Chicken Soup is the Ultimate Comfort Food https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-gouda-buffalo-chicken-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-gouda-buffalo-chicken-soup-recipe/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:57:07 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44800 Some of my best recipe ideas have come from a moment of pure craving. A few years back, on a chilly fall afternoon, my husband was getting ready to watch the big game, and the only thing on my mind was buffalo chicken dip. But I also wanted something warm and comforting, something more substantial […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/smoked-gouda-buffalo-chicken-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 Creamy Golden Lentil Curry Soup with a Savory Miso Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/lentil-curry-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/lentil-curry-soup-recipe/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:57:08 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44798 I’ll never forget the first time I tried a real, honest-to-goodness curry soup. It was years ago at a little cafe my husband and I stumbled upon during a weekend trip. The air was chilly, and that bowl of soup was like a warm hug from the inside out. It was rich, fragrant, and so […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/lentil-curry-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 Roasted Green Pepper Soup with a Smoky, Creamy Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/roasted-green-pepper-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/roasted-green-pepper-soup-recipe/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:57:10 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44786 I first tried a version of green pepper soup at a sweet little luncheon hosted by my neighbor, Clara. It was simple and comforting, but as I savored each spoonful, my mind started buzzing with ideas. The green peppers had such a distinct, almost grassy flavor that I knew could be deepened and made into […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/roasted-green-pepper-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 The Perfect Weeknight Red Curry Thai Noodle Soup https://www.thisgalcooks.com/red-curry-thai-noodle-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/red-curry-thai-noodle-soup-recipe/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:57:11 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44784 A few years back, my husband and I took a little anniversary trip to Charleston. One afternoon, a sudden downpour sent us scrambling for cover, and we ducked into the first place we saw, a tiny, unassuming Thai restaurant. The smell inside was just heavenly. We both ordered the house special, a creamy chicken noodle […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/red-curry-thai-noodle-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 Creamy Italian Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup https://www.thisgalcooks.com/spinach-tortellini-soup-recipe-with-sausage/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/spinach-tortellini-soup-recipe-with-sausage/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:57:12 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44774 There are some dishes that just feel like a warm hug in a bowl, and for the longest time, I thought I had my comfort food lineup all figured out. Then, I went to a church potluck and tried a friend’s creamy tomato soup with some tortellini tossed in. It was simple, it was good, […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/spinach-tortellini-soup-recipe-with-sausage/feed/ 0 A Hearty Ground Beef Soup with a Surprising Smoky Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/a-hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/a-hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:57:15 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44757 Some of my best memories are wrapped up in the aromas coming from my mother’s kitchen. On those first truly chilly evenings of fall, she’d often make a big pot of vegetable soup. It was hearty and good, but as I got older and started my own kitchen adventures, I found myself wanting something with […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/a-hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 Hearty Ground Beef Soup with a Smoky Kielbasa Twist https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe-with-kielbasa/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe-with-kielbasa/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:57:16 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44755 Some of my fondest childhood memories are wrapped up in the smell of my grandmother’s kitchen on a chilly Sunday afternoon. She had a rotation of classic Southern comfort foods, and one of my favorites was her simple, hearty hamburger soup. It was delicious, but as I got older and started developing my own cooking […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-ground-beef-soup-recipe-with-kielbasa/feed/ 0 This Gluten-Free Soup Recipe Comes With Fennel & Tomato https://www.thisgalcooks.com/gluten-free-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/gluten-free-soup-recipe/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:17 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44751 There are some flavors you just never forget. For me, one of those is the classic, comforting taste of tomato soup. Growing up, it was the ultimate rainy day meal, usually straight from a can and served with a slightly squashed grilled cheese sandwich. It was simple, and it was perfect. But as I got […]

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]]> https://www.thisgalcooks.com/gluten-free-soup-recipe/feed/ 0 Hearty Chipotle Pinto Bean Soup for a Cozy Night In https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-chipotle-pinto-bean-soup-recipe/ https://www.thisgalcooks.com/hearty-chipotle-pinto-bean-soup-recipe/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:57:20 +0000 https://www.thisgalcooks.com/?p=44745 There are some dishes that just taste like comfort, and for the longest time, a simple pinto bean soup was one of those for me. My grandmother used to make a big pot of it that would simmer on the stove all afternoon. It was hearty, warming, and filled the whole house with a savory […]

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