Hearty Lentil Soup with Pasta
February 26, 2026
This hearty lentil soup with pasta is the ultimate cozy meatless dinner. Packed with vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and comforting flavor – perfect for fall and winter.
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Welcome to my kitchen table –
where recipes come with a side of stories, music is always playing, and there’s usually a Springer Spaniel (Moose!) underfoot waiting for a taste test.
I’m Lee-Ann:
wife, mom,
retired music teacher,
home cook,
and full-time lover of sunshine, seafood, and simmering pots on the stove.
Come hungry and stay awhile!
My Latest Recipes
Hearty Lentil Soup with Pasta
This hearty lentil soup with pasta is the ultimate cozy meatless dinner. Packed with vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and comforting flavor – perfect for fall and winter.
Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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Simple Roasted Delicata Squash
This easy roasted delicata squash recipe is buttery, tender, and full of flavor – with no peeling required. A simple fall or winter side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.
Lasagna Soup (The Ultimate Comfort Bowl)
This Lasagna Soup is everything you love about traditional lasagna, minus the layering and baking. One pot, big flavors, and a generous dollop of cheesy goodness on top – pure comfort food for cold winter nights.
Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon & Apple
This braised red cabbage is sweet, tangy, smoky, and unbelievably comforting. Slow-cooked with bacon, onions, apple, and vinegar, it’s the perfect winter side dish – even for people who swear they don’t like cabbage.
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Easy 30-Minute Recipe!)
This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is a quick and easy 30-minute recipe made with crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan, and a splash of cream. Cozy, rich, and perfect with grilled cheese – it’s the ultimate weeknight comfort soup!
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My personal blog
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Ever ladled up a soup that just felt a little too thin? Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered! 🍲 From a slow simmer to a scoop of mashed potatoes, I’m sharing all my favorite ways to thicken soups and stews without losing flavor.