Should we keep making soup?

Predicting the weather lately has been precarious business. April showers were supposed to pave the way for May flowers, but we are still having (welcome) showers and times of chilly weather.

Regardless what time of year the weather turns chilly for a few days in Fallbrook, it seems like I am suddenly amidst many other residents combing through the grocery store, picking up supplies to make homemade soup. Call it a cool weather comfort food, but it seems like many of us prefer to warm ourselves up from the inside out.

There are four soups that I routinely make. Three of them (my favorites) are...