My Eastern Kentucky Reunion Journal

Mother made the best canned corn relish and this blog is in memory of her and her tasty home cooking.

Winter's Grace ~   A festive jewel-tone tablescape provides the perfect backdrop for hosting a warm tea by the fireplace.    Add a photo of your winter tablescape with memories and your favorite recipes. HEARTY WINTER SOUP 1  pound ground beef 1  pound smoked beef kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1  small onion, chopped 2  garlic cloves, minced 4 large carrots, chopped 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans with liquid 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid 1  3/4 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon coarse pepper 2/3 cup elbow macaroni   Brown meat in large Dutch oven over medium to high heat.  Add kielbasa, onion and garlic.  Cook for 7 minutes.  Drain fat.  Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni.  Bring to boil and cover.  Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.  Add macaroni, and cook 10 more minutes. Makes 6 servings.