Jar-to-Bowl Soups & Stews: Pressure-Can 50 Comfort Classics

There’s nothing like the warmth of a homemade soup or stew—especially when it’s ready in minutes straight from your pantry. Jar-to-Bowl Soups & Stews is your complete guide to pressure-canning 50 timeless comfort foods, transforming a day of kitchen work into months (or years) of instant, shelf-stable meals.

Inside, You’ll Learn:

• The Pressure Canning Doctrine – The unbreakable safety rules for canning low-acid foods, including how to properly vent, cool, and test jars.

• Essential Gear Mastery – Step-by-step guidance on using pressure canners, gauges, lids, and jars with total confidence.

• The Forbidden Ingredients List – Exactly what not to can (like dairy, pasta, and thickeners) and how to add them later for perfect results.

• 50 Comfort Classics – Hearty beef stews, rich chicken soups, split pea with ham, vegetarian chili, minestrone, broths, and more—each one tested for safety, flavor, and convenience.

• Jar-to-Bowl Transformations – Every recipe includes finishing instructions, like thickening, adding fresh ingredients, or topping with cream and cheese, so your meal goes from pantry jar to steaming bowl with ease.

• Year-Round Food Security – Stock a pantry of “hugs in a jar”—meals that bring comfort, nutrition, and security when you need them most.

Why This Book is Different

Unlike generic canning guides, Jar-to-Bowl Soups & Stews is laser-focused on soups and stews—the ultimate comfort food. Each recipe follows USDA-approved safety guidelines, gives precise cut sizes, broth ratios, headspace rules, and processing times, so you’ll never have to second-guess whether your food is safe.

✅ Perfect for beginners and seasoned canners alike
✅ Save money while eating better than store-bought canned soups
✅ Enjoy instant, homemade meals that last for years on your shelf