Nonna Betty Harpe

This Hearty Minestrone Lentil Soup is everything you need when the cold winds start blowing. Packed with nutritious lentils, fresh vegetables, and warming herbs that’ll fill your kitchen with the most incredible aroma. It’s the kind of soup that hugs you from the inside out and keeps you satisfied for hours. I still remember the … Read more

This hearty lentil stew brings back memories of those chilly November evenings when I’d walk into my grandmother’s farmhouse kitchen, greeted by the most incredible aroma of simmering vegetables and tender lentils bubbling away on her old cast-iron stove. She’d always say, “Betty, nothing beats a good stew when the wind’s howling outside,” and she … Read more

This spiced carrot and lentil soup transforms simple pantry staples into pure autumn comfort. I still remember the first chilly October evening when I discovered that the sweetness of carrots paired with warming cumin and coriander creates something truly magical. There’s something special about watching steam rise from a pot of simmering soup on a … Read more

This Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup combines the healing power of turmeric with protein-rich red lentils for a nourishing bowl that tastes like sunshine. The beautiful golden color comes from anti-inflammatory turmeric, while fresh lemon juice brightens every spoonful with its perfect acidic balance. I still remember the first time I made this golden lemon … Read more

This vegetarian lentil soup brings together simple, wholesome ingredients in a way that will warm your kitchen and fill your belly. After years of perfecting soup recipes in my own kitchen, I have learned that the best comfort food does not need fancy ingredients, just good technique and plenty of love. I still remember the … Read more

One pot creamy carrot lentil soup transforms simple pantry ingredients into a soul-warming bowl of comfort that fills your kitchen with the most incredible aromas. I’ve been perfecting variations of this nourishing dish for decades, and it never fails to bring satisfied smiles around my dinner table. I still remember the first chilly October afternoon … Read more

This lentil soup recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into pure comfort food magic. After decades of perfecting soups in my Midwest kitchen, I can tell you there is nothing quite like the aroma of simmering lentils and vegetables filling your home. Picture this: it is a crisp Sunday afternoon at my grandmother’s farmhouse, and she … Read more

Italian Lentil Soup brings the warmth of Italy straight to your American kitchen with simple ingredients and incredible flavor. This one-pot wonder has been my go-to comfort meal for over thirty years. I still remember the first time I tasted authentic zuppa di lenticchie at my neighbor Maria’s house back in Ohio. She was from … Read more

This creamy chicken tortilla soup transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into something truly special, bringing together tender chicken, vibrant Mexican flavors, and that perfect silky texture that makes everyone ask for seconds. This recipe has become my family’s go-to comfort meal, especially during those chilly autumn evenings when we need something warming from the inside out. … Read more

Super Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the kind of recipe that makes weeknight dinners feel effortless and special all at once. I remember the first time I made this hearty soup – it was on one of those cold October evenings when the kids were running around the kitchen, homework scattered on the counter, and … Read more