Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Terrific Tuesday

 We had overnight lows of 54 degrees.  Can it get much better than that!

Walking is such a joy with no bugs and no humidity and no horrible heat!  This entire week is going to be more autumn-like☺

Mom made Miss Cecilia's soup recipe on Sunday.   She left it chunky because that's the way she likes it and she did add celery instead of the onion.    This is the recipe:

White Bean, Bacon, Tomato Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 cans white beans (either Great Northern or navy), drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook bacon pieces in a medium stock pot until they are starting to brown, stirring often.  Add the onions and cook, stirring, until tender.  Drain off any excess pan drippings.
Stir in all the other ingredients and bring up to just boiling, then turn down to a simmer and let it cook about 10 minutes.  Use a potato masher to break up some of the beans to thicken the soup, and serve with a crusty bread.

EASY PEASY AND OH SO YUM!  

It sure was yummy and we will be making this one again for sure!

Happy Tuesday!
Love ya lots♥
Duke

18 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    I do love a good soup... though would have to substitute the meat with vege versions - or just another veg! It got cooler here overnight, too... hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. We are totes jelly! We didn't get in to the 50's but it is still oh so nice out there - compared to last week's tropics -

    That soup looks so good - might have to make it sometime!

    H&K&W
    Willow

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  3. We are in Maryland where it was 98 on Sunday and super humid but then yesterday it was barely 70 and now we are freezing. Crazy weather!

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  4. That soup sounds soooo delish!
    Yaya for cooler weather, can you send it down here please?? BOL
    xoxo,
    Rosy & Sunny

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  5. We've had some cool night here too, Duke. That soup sure looks tasty.

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  6. This is easy and now that it is my lunch time, I wish I had this cooking already.

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  7. The soup looks so very delicious and you're so handsome, Duke.

    I linked this post to Happy Tuesday. You always make me happy.

    Have a woof woof day and week, Duke. Scritches to you and my very best to your mom. ♥

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  8. YAY Duke we were 100% on board with this soup. Amazing how something so easy is SO DELICIOUS.
    It will be on my menu lots and lots.
    So happy you and Mom loved it.
    Hugs cecilia

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  9. Oh Duke ~ you are so handsome ~ I love seeing photos of you sweet one ~ Soup looks delish too ~ hugs

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  10. Hooray for a break in the heat! We hope for one here soon, too.

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  11. That soup looks simple enough for me to make.

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  12. Hooray for cooler temps and yummy soup too Dandy Duke!

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  13. That soup sounds good. Think I'll try that one. :) By the way, can you PLEASE send us some of that cooler weather? We're all boiling down here!!!

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  14. Lulu: "That's great news, we're glad the heat is breaking for a bit!"
    Java Bean: "Ayyy, we are actually having a bit of a heat wave here ― not too bad at the coast, but they are going to be cooking a few miles inland from us. Maybe we can get Mama and Dada to take us to the desert so we can get in some sunbathing ..."
    Lulu: "Somehow I doubt it!"

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  15. I love soup weather and this one looks like a keeper! I'll try it with the celery as daughter will probably come for a bowl and she isn't a fan of onions. I've jotted it down for when we finally cool down some. It's still hot here.

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  16. We have more reasonable temps here, too, thankfully.
    Yummy soup! I would keep the onions and add the celery as well!
    I hope you got to taste it, Duke!!

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  17. I see... Good to know that the climate is kind to you. You look angelic standing in that light. Have plenty of soup and stay healthy.💚🧡💛

    Julia💗

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  18. I love the time of year when it starts to turn into Autumn and you get the cooler days and the soup is on. Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx

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