Soup

From the kitchen of: Mary Jo Polak 

From the kitchen of: Karen Kelly

A family tradition

From the kitchen of: Pam Norgard, Oakdale

The pumpkin in this soup gives it a savory flavor that makes you go back for more.

There! No rolling cabbage leaves, no toothpicks, just the classic taste of cabbage rolls in an easy-to-make, easy-to-serve soup. "Lots have asked for this again," notes Pamela Seivert, who also contributed our first-place recipe.

Kimble tells us: “I love this simple, elegant chowder because it’s ready so quickly, and my family loves it because it’s so scrumptious. No one ever guesses it came together in just minutes!”
2013 Fast & Festive Lillie Newspapers holiday recipe contest submission

With all prepackaged ingredients, this hearty soup can be started hours ahead or whipped up as guests visit.
1st Place winner in the 2013 Fast & Festive Lillie Newspapers holiday recipe contest