soups recipes 2
964612 -- CHEESE SOUP
4 c. water
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. potatoes, diced
2 cans cream of chicken soup
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 c. celery, chopped
2 1/2 c. California Blend Vegetables,
frozen
1/2 lb. Velveeta
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Add first 5 ingredients in 4 quart saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and simmer until crispy tender. Add soup and simmer until vegetables are done. Add cheese until melted. Sprinkle bacon bits on top of served soup.
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964613 -- BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
1 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
1 med. carrot, cut into sm. pieces
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 lb. Velveeta cheese
1/2 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. onion flakes
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Pepper to taste
Heat water and bouillon cube to boiling; add frozen broccoli and carrot pieces. Cook over medium low heat according to broccoli package directions. Remove from heat but DO NOT DRAIN. In another pan, melt butter; slowly add flour. Continue stirring and add milk. Stir in cheese (in pieces), soup, onion flakes and Worcestershire sauce. After cheese is melted, add ingredients from other pan. Heat thoroughly, simmering 20 to 30 minutes over low heat and serve.
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964614 -- POTATO - CHEESE SOUP
2 tbsp. oil
4 lg. potatoes, peeled & sliced
2 lg. onions, peeled & sliced
2 lg. celery, sliced
2 c. chicken broth
Salt & pepper
1 lg. clove garlic, minced or
equivalent of garlic powder
1 c. milk
8 oz. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
In a Dutch oven, cook garlic and vegetables in the oil for about 10 minutes. Add broth and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender. Mash to desired consistency. Add milk, heat thru. Add cheese and stir until melted. 4 servings.
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964615 -- HAM AND POTATO CHOWDER
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. butter or margarine
4 c. water
4 chicken flavored bouillon cubes OR
4 tsp. chicken flavored instant
bouillon
1 1/2 c. (2 med.) potatoes, peeled,
cubed
1/2 c. carrots, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn,
undrained
2 c. half & half
1 lb. (3 c.) cooked ham, cubed
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large saucepan, or Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in margarine until crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in 4 cups water and bouillon. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, nutmeg, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add corn. Cover; simmer an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in half and half and ham. Cook until thoroughly heated. Do not boil. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 8 servings (1 1/2 cups each).
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964616 -- STRAWBERRY BAVARIAN CREAM
1 sm. pkg. strawberry Jello
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberry
halves
1 c. boiling water
1 tub Cool Whip
Drain strawberries, reserving any syrup. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add water to reserved syrup to make 1 cup. Add syrup to gelatin. Chill until almost set. Then fold in strawberries and gelatin into whipped cream and chill. Makes 10 servings.
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964617 -- FISH CHOWDER
3 lg. potatoes, cubed
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, squeezed
1/2 green pepper, diced
3 lg. stems celery, cut in 1/2 inch
pieces
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 or 2 cloves garlic, pressed or
chopped
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs. fish, cubed
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper; or all of the
foregoing to taste
Cook potatoes, drain and save water. Set aside. Saute onions in 3 tablespoons oil until clear. Add next 6 ingredients and seasonings; simmer until celery is almost tender. The above can be prepared ahead. 1/2 hour before serving, heat the tomato mixture, add the potatoes. Bring to a slow boil; add fish, stir to mix and simmer until fish is done, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not overstir. Northern or walleye are best to use as they retain firmness. St. Louis, MO
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964618 -- TOMATO EGG FLOWER SOUP
4 dried black mushrooms
6 c. chicken broth
1 tbsp. dry sherry
1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded & diced
2 tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 cup
water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Soak mushrooms in warm water to cover for 30 minutes; drain. Reserve 1 cup liquid. Cut off stems, discard, dice caps. In 3 quart pot, bring broth, sherry, mushroom liquid and mushrooms to boil. Cook 3 minutes. Add tomato, simmer 1 minute. Add cornstarch and cook, stirring until soup boils and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and slowly drizzle in egg while stirring. Add pepper. Divide sesame oil and green onions into each bowl. Ladle soup on top. Crystal Lake, IL
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964619 -- SENATE BEAN SOUP
1 lb. dry navy beans
1 meaty ham bone or 1 1/2 lbs. ham
hocks
1 c. onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 c. celery, chopped
2/3 c. potato flakes
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. each nutmeg, oregano, basil
1 bay leaf
In large kettle, cover beans with 6 to 8 cups hot water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 hour. Drain; add 2 quarts cold water and ham. Bring to a boil. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes until beans are tender. Remove ham; trim off meat. Return to soup. Makes about 3 quarts. Freezable. Crystal Lake, IL
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964620 -- WILD RICE SOUP
1 lb. bacon, cooked until crisp
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 pt. half and half
2 (4 oz.) cans mushrooms with juice
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 c. (8 oz.) wild rice, cooked
1 c. cheese, shredded
1 pt. water
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Saute onion in bacon grease, drain. In large saucepan, combine bacon, onion and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly, being careful not to scorch. St. Paul, MN
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964621 -- CREOLE SOUP POT
2 c. chicken , cut in bite size pieces
or 1 lb. shrimp, cooked
6 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 c. green onion, sliced
1 med. green pepper, cut into 1/2
inch pieces
1 tsp. garlic
2 cans chicken with rice soup
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf
Hot sauce to taste
In soup kettle, cook bacon until crisp over medium heat. Remove bacon and drain fat, leaving 2 tablespoons in pot. Add green onions, green pepper and garlic; cook over medium heat until crisp tender. Add tomatoes, soup, water, and bay leaf. Bring just to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add chicken/shrimp and bacon; cover and heat gently for 5 more minutes. Add hot sauce and serve. Lombard, IL
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964622 -- (VOMATCHKA) A BOHEMIAN CREAM BEAN SOUP
1 pt. string beans, cut in 1 inch
pieces (green or yellow beans)
3 sm. onions, cut in pieces
5 sm. potatoes, cut in pieces
Fresh dill to taste (take out after
soup is done)
Salt & pepper
Cover with water and boil 30 to 45 minutes. When boiled enough, add 3 eggs and stir a little. Add a mixture of flour and water just to thicken a little. Add 1 pint of half & half cream. Heat 1/4 cup vinegar and add last to soup. Do not boil any more with vinegar. May have to add more or less vinegar to your taste. Peppers, calorabi, celery, and carrots, can also be added. Montgomery, MN
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964623 -- ROY'S TATER SOUP
6 sm. potatoes, cut up into sm. pieces
1 stick margarine
1 qt. milk
Salt & pepper
Cook potatoes until tender; gently crush into very small pieces, do not pour off water unless you have a lot. Mix potatoes until similar to mashing potatoes. Add milk, salt, pepper and margarine. Stir until gently boiling. Serve with cornbread.
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964624 -- BLUE CHEESE GELATIN
2 c. cottage cheese
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
2 tbsp. chopped green onions or
parsley
1/4 c. nutmeats
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. whipping cream
Few drops green coloring
Soften gelatin in water 5 minutes. Set over hot water until dissolved. Mix gelatin with cheese, parsley, nuts, celery and mayonnaise. Gently fold whipped cream into mixture. Add drops of green color. Fill molds and chill. Arrange molded gelatin on plate of lettuce. Surround with canned pears, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, melon cubes, chunk pineapple, orange or grapefruit, spiced crabapple. Clearwater, Florida
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964625 -- CHINESE RAINDROP SOUP
6 thinly sliced water chestnuts
2 thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp. sherry
Salt & pepper
3 3/4 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 c. cooked chicken
Put all ingredients in pan to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Add sherry and season to taste. Largo, Florida
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964626 -- TRUE SPANISH FLAVOR SPANISH BEAN SOUP
1 med. onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 med. bell pepper, chopped
2 oz. Vigo olive oil
1 Chorizo (Spanish Sausage)
1/2 lb. smoked ham
1/4 tsp. Vigo paprika
1 (#2) can garbanzos
2 med. potatoes, diced 1/2 inch
Salt to taste
Vigo flavoring & coloring for yellow
rice
In large saucepan, fry onion, garlic and bell pepper in olive oil, add Chorizo, smoked ham and paprika. Fry until onions are tender, but not browned. Add entire contents of garbanzo can (including liquid) and also 1 1/2 cans of water. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, salt to taste and pinch of Vigo flavoring and coloring to obtain desired golden color. Then lower heat, cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Serves 4. Clearwater, Florida
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964627 -- WAKAVAKI INDIAN SOUP
6 3/4 lbs. short ribs
6 ears of corn (cut into thirds)
4 1/2 lbs. cabbage
1 1/2 lbs. zucchini
2 lbs. carrot
2 cans green beans (16 oz. can) fresh
green beans
2 cans garbanzo beans (15 oz. can)
2 tbsp. salt
3 whole cloves garlic
Cook short ribs in 20 cups of water for 1 hour over medium flame. Add carrots, corn and garlic and then cook for 1/2 hour. Next add cabbage and 10 cups of HOT water and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Next add garbanzo beans, green beans, zucchini, 2 tablespoons of salt and then cook 1 additional hour. Serve each bowl with 2 cups of soup and include 1 piece of corn and 2 short ribs in the bowl. Serve the soup with a tortilla. Tucson, Arizona
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964628 -- HAM & CORN CHOWDER
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 c. frozen chopped onions
1 c. frozen chopped green bell pepper
1 lb. chunk fully cooked ham
1 lg. Russet (baking) potato
3 1/2 c. water
3 c. frozen corn kernels
1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 tsp.
instant broth granules
13 round buttery crackers
1 c. milk
Melt butter in a 4-quart Dutch oven; stir in onions and pepper and, stirring occasionally, cook over high heat 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Meanwhile cut ham in small chunks (3 cups) and peel and dice potato. Add to pot with the water, corn and bouillon cube. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 14 minutes or until potato is tender. While soup cooks, crush crackers (1/2 cup); add milk and cracker crumbs to soup; stir until soup returns to a simmer. Serves 6. Fairfield, California
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964629 -- WILD RICE SOUP
6 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 c. flour
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. cooked wild rice
1/2 tbsp. salt
1 c. half & half
2 tbsp. dry sherry
Snipped parsley or chives
Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onions until tender. Blend in flour. Gradually stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly until begins to boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in rice and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Blend in half & half and sherry. Serves: 4. VARIATION: Add 1/2 cup minced ham and 1/3 cup finely shredded slivered almonds. Palm Harbor, Florida
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964630 -- POTATO - DILL SOUP
3 c. water
3 potatoes, cubed
1 tsp. salt
1 c. cream (half & half)
2 tbsp. fresh or frozen dill
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 tbsp. flour
Boil potatoes in salt water. Combine flour and cream. When potatoes almost cooked, add flour and cream mixture. Bring soup to a boil. Add finely chopped dill (do not use stems of dill). Garnish with chopped egg. Season with vinegar to taste. Clearwater, Florida
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964631 -- POTATO SOUP
3 to 4 lg. potatoes, peeled & chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
Cook above in small amount of water (covered) until tender. Add: 1 can evaporated milk
2 to 3 c. 2% milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Add 4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled. Simmer, do not boil. When ready to serve, add dill weed and parsley. Fairfield, California
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964632 -- DIET SOUP
2 c. tomato juice
2 pkgs. beef broth powder
1 c. French green beans
1 can Chinese vegetables
1 c. raw cabbage, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
Simmer above ingredients together for 20 to 30 minutes. Belleair, Florida
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964633 -- HOT MADRILENE SOUP
2 cans (18 oz. each) tomato juice
1/4 c. (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cans (10 1/2 oz. each) beef broth
or bouillon
1 bay leaf
Grated Parmesan cheese
Parsley
In saucepan melt butter. Saute onion. Add juice, broth and bay leaf. Heat to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Serve garnished with cheese and parsley. Serves 7. Coconut Creek, Florida
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964635 -- GAZPACHO
1 (48 oz.) can Sacramento Brand tomato
juice
2 (10 oz.) cans tomato soup
1 c. each finely chopped: celery,
tomato, cucumber, green pepper
1/2 c. yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. green onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 oz. tarragon wine vinegar
4 oz. reconstituted lemon juice
2 tsp. Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 tsp. salt, to taste
1 tbsp. olive oil
Combine above in large container. Serve ice cold with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese.
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964636 -- LEMON SOUP
6 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. orzo
2 eggs
1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring broth to a boil. Add orzo cook until tender about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. In bowl beat eggs until frothy. Add water to lemon juice and slowly add to egg mixture. Very slowly dribble hot broth to egg and lemon mixture beating continuously until you have added a cup or more of broth. Ten pour egg mixture into remaining broth stirring constantly so as not to curdle. Season to taste and serve immediately.
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964637 -- NORTH CAROLINA PEANUT SOUP
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. crushed garlic
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp. curry powder
2 tbsp. flour
2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. plain yogurt
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped peanuts
1/4 c. chopped parsley
Saute onion, celery and garlic in butter in medium sized saucepan until tender but not browned, stirring often. Stir in curry powder. Mix in flour until smooth, cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from stove. Add water to chicken broth to make total of 4 cups. Gradually stir into curry mixture until smooth. Stir in pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Cool slightly. Place broth mixture and peanut butter in blender or processor. Whirl until smooth. Return to saucepan. Bring to boiling, lower heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Place yogurt in small bowl. Gradually stir in some hot soup. Return to saucepan. Gently heat just to serving temperature. DO NOT BOIL. Stir in lemon juice. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and parsley.
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964638 -- CORN CHOWDER A LA NEW ENGLAND
1 reg. size can creamed corn
1 sm. can corn niblets
2 - 3 sm. pieces salt pork OR
1/8 lb. butter
2/3 c. chopped onions
3 - 4 c. homog. milk
1 1/2 - 2 med. sized potatoes
Render out salt pork pieces in large cast aluminum pot. Remove salt pork pieces and add onions. Saute until translucent. Peel and dice potatoes. Bring to slow boil in separate pot for 20 minutes. Warm milk in separate pan. Add creamed corn to onions and fat. Add corn niblets and warm milk. Drain diced potatoes and combine all in original large aluminum pot. Salt and pepper to taste.
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964639 -- RHODE ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER
2 oz. salt pork, finely diced
1 med. onion, chopped
8 c. potatoes, peeled, diced OR red
potatoes, diced with skins
2 c. minced clams with juice
12 - 14 med. size quahaugs, open and
grind saving juice
32 oz. clam juice, from quahaugs and
bottled
2 - 4 tbsp. chopped celery leaves
16 oz. can peeled chopped tomatoes
with juice
Saute salt pork over medium heat until golden. Remove solid pieces. Add onion and cook until golden in salt pork oil. Cook potatoes in water until just tender in large soup pot. Add salt pork and onion. Add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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964640 -- HEARTY HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP
1 lb. ground chuck
1 med. onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 can whole tomatoes
1/4 c. barley
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 c. water
1 env. country vegetable soup mix
with noodles
Brown beef over moderate heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, breaking up lumps with a fork. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Add onion and saute 5 minutes. Add green pepper, celery, carrot, whole tomatoes, barley, salt, pepper and water. Bring to boiling; lower heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until barley is tender. Add prepared soup mix, cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with crusty bread.
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964641 -- COUNTRY BEAN SOUP
1 lb. mixed beans for soup, USE ANY
COMBINATION OF: kidney, pea, black, yellow eye, etc.
1 lg. onion
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut OR
1 lg. can tomato puree
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 carrots, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper
Wash beans thoroughly, cover with water and soak overnight in a large covered kettle. Next day, drain and add 2 quarts water, 2 cups diced smoked sausage or 1 large ham bone. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours, then add: onion, tomatoes or puree, garlic, celery and carrots. Add chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer 45 more minutes. Serve with cornbread. The flavor improves with age.
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964642 -- SOPA DE LIMON
6 corn tortillas, cut in wedges
1 chicken breast, boned & skinned
2 onions - 1 quartered, 1 chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 c. chicken broth
4 peppercorns
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 green chilies, chopped
Juice & zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. grapefruit zest
Cilantro leaves for garnish
Tomato
1. Spread tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet, then air dry, in a 200 degree oven for about 20 minutes, turning once. 2. Meanwhile, in a soup pot, combine chicken breast, broth, garlic, quartered onion, peppercorns and thyme. Raise to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. 3. Lift chicken from broth and shred with 2 forks. Strain broth and reserve. 4. In soup pot, heat olive oil, then saute chopped onion and chilies over medium heat until onion is soft. Add tomato and saute about 5 minutes, stirring all the while. 5. Pour broth back into soup pot, salt to taste and raise to a boil. Add lemon juice and zest and grapefruit zest. Simmer 20 minutes or so. 6. Ladle soup over tortilla wedges in serving bowls and garnish.
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964643 -- LENTIL SOUP
2 c. dried lentils
2 qts. water
1 ham bone or smoke neck bones
2 lg. carrots, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, peeled & quartered
6 good grinds of fresh pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. Kielbasi sausage, diced
Wash lentils and pick over. Drain. Put in large kettle with remaining ingredients except sausage. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, during last 10 minutes of cooking hour dice sausage and saute in skillet in a little heated oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove ham bone and bay leaf from soup. Garnish each serving with diced cooked sausage. Serves 8. For thinner soup, add additional 2 cups of water.
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964644 -- KIELBASA LENTIL SOUP
One hour before serving, wash 2 1/2 cups lentils. Heat to boiling: 8 c. water
Lentils
32 oz. chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Reduce heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds Kielbasa, cut up. Cover and simmer. Meanwhile, in skillet fry 8 slices bacon, cut up; 1 cup each chopped celery, carrots and onions. Cook 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add to lentils and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.
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964645 -- PALOUSE SOUP
Stir up a batch of homemade soup mix to have on hand or to package in jars as kitchen gifts. 2 1/2 c. washed lentils
2 1/2 c. washed green split peas
2 1/2 c. pearl barley
2 c. alphabet macaroni
1 c. dried onion flakes
1/2 c. celery flakes
1/2 c. parsley flakes
Mix all ingredients together and store in a jar with tight fitting lid. Stir well before using. TO COOK: Combine 1 cup of mix with 4 cups water or seasoned stock in a soup pot. Add 1 cup cooked, chopped meats, if desired. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 45 minutes or until peas are tender. (Cooking time may need to be extended at high altitude or in hard-water areas.) Add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, if desired. VARIATIONS: To create Minestrone Palous Soup, combine 1 cup mix with 16 ounce can of stewed tomatoes, 2 or 3 cups water. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 or 2 chopped potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon basil. Bring to boil and cook as directed above. The vast fertile Idaho-Washington border country commonly known as the Palouse produces almost all of the lentils grown in the United States.
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964646 -- BLACK BEAN SOUP
1 1/2 red onions
1 tsp. garlic
1/4 c. cilantro leaves
1 lb. pkg. black beans (soaked 24
hours)
1 tsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
20 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 c. cilantro leaves
Just before serving, add to soup pot 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. To thicken mash some of the beans. Serve over rice, if desired. Top with a spoon of sour cream and (or) cheddar cheese.
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964647 -- VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes,
undrained & cut into pieces
1 (16 oz.) can pork & beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole kernel
corn
1 c. water
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. oregano
Salt & pepper
In 3 quart saucepan combine all ingredients. Simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are desired tenderness. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes 8 one cup servings.
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964648 -- ZUCCHINI SOUP
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef consomme
2 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 to 8 med. zucchini, sliced
Grated Parmesan cheese
Cook bacon in large pot until light brown. Drain fat. Add onion and garlic, saute lightly. Add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool about 15 minutes and blender 2 cups at a time. Reheat and serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Freezes well.
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964649 -- ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
2 lbs. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch
pieces
1 lb. Italian sweet or hot sausage,
remove casing
2 c. celery in 1/2 inch pieces
1 c. chopped onion
2 qt. tomatoes
2 tsp.s alt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 green peppers in 1/2 inch pieces
Brown sausage, drain off fat. Add celery and cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except green pepper. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add green pepper and cook, covered, 10 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 quarts. The tomatoes and zucchini create soup liquid. Serve with garlic buttered Italian bread and grated Parmesan cheese.
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964650 -- CARROT SOUP
2 tbsp. butter
1 chopped onion
5 c. chicken stock
1 lb. carrots, grated
3 potatoes, grated
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. grated cheddar cheese
Salt
Melt butter and saute onion until tender. Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce and simmer until vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add milk and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Salt to taste. Serves 6 to 8. If you like a really thick soup, thicken with a paste of 3 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk just before serving.
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964651 -- LEEK SOUP
4 tbsp. butter
6 leeks, washed well & sliced (white
part only)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 potato, peeled & diced
2 c. hot water
2 c. milk
1/2 c. heavy cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Saute leeks and onion in melted butter, stirring for 5 minutes. Add potato, hot water and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for half an hour. Add cream and seasoning. Garnish with chopped chives. Serves 4 to 6.
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964652 -- POTATO SOUP
1 ham hock
Potatoes, about 4 med. sized
Potato Buds (Betty Crocker dehydrated
potatoes)
2 c. milk
1 (16 oz) can whole kernel corn
Cook ham hock until meat falls off the bone. Remove cooked ham hocks, strain broth into a bowl and refrigerate overnight if possible. Next day skim off the fat which rises to the top. Cook the potatoes in this ham-hock stock. Potatoes should be cut into cubes and cooked until soft but not mushy. Then add 2 cups milk to the stock, followed by the Potato Buds until the soup thickens to desired consistency. Put the deboned, diced and (or) shredded ham bits into the stock along with 1 can whole kernel corn. Flavor as desired, adding salt, pepper, dehydrated onions, parsley, etc.
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964653 -- PALUCCA SOUP
1 rounded c. of sliced carrots
1 rounded c. sliced celery
1 med. sliced onion
3/4 c. rice (cooked)
Marinate in 3/4 stick melted butter for 30 minutes. Add 2 quarts of chicken broth and 3/4 cup white wine. Simmer until vegetables are done. Add 2 1/2 inches of Velveeta cheese, cut into small pieces. Stir until cheese melts. Stir into mix 1/2 pint of half and half. Serve at once.
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964654 -- WILD RICE SOUP
1 c. uncooked wild rice
3 c. boiling water
2 strips smoked bacon
1/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of
mushroom soup
2 soup cans milk
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, plus liquid
1 tsp. seasoned salt
Pepper to taste
Combine rice and boiling water in large saucepan, simmer, covered for 50 to 60 minutes. Drain off excess liquid; set rice aside. Fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon and saute onion, celery and carrots in small amount of bacon fat. Combine broth, soups, milk, mushrooms, salt and pepper, reserved crumbled bacon, sauteed vegetables and wild rice. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. Yield: 8 servings.
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964655 -- CROCK POT MANHATTAN STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
1/4 lb. diced bacon, fried & drained
1 lg. onion, diced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery with leaves, thinly
sliced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley (or dried)
1 lg. can tomatoes, broken up, with
juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
3 potatoes, diced
2 or 3 cans clams with juice
Put all ingredients in crock pot. Stir to blend. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then on low for 8 hours. Serves 4.
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964656 -- DELICIOUS SOUP
1 chopped onion
1 c. green onion
1/4 lb. ground round
2 cans creamed corn
1 lg. can stewed tomatoes
4 diced cooked potatoes
Add 3 cups milk. Heat all together.
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964657 -- CARROT SOUP
1 qt. milk (Rich)
2 c. cooked carrots, mashed
2 tbsp. onion, finely minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. butter
Heat milk. Mash carrots or put through sieve. Add 1 tablespoon flour. Stir into the boiling milk and season with two tablespoons chopped parsley; gives it unusual taste. Brandon
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964658 -- TOMATO SOUP FOR 2
1 c. tomatoes (I use my home canned)
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Mix butter or margarine; add the tomatoes and cook until thickened. Heat milk (but do not boil). Add the cooked tomatoes slowly, (while stirring) to the hot milk. Serve at once. Farwell
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964659 -- "OLD FASHIONED" BEAN SOUP
Ham bone, cut meat from bone
1 pkg. #2 Navy beans
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
5 whole allspice
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled & diced
Salt & pepper
Water to cover
Boil approximately 3 hours until done. Alexandria
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964660 -- GARLIC SOUP
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans chicken broth
2 eggs
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar (natural)
Saute garlic in small amount of oil. Pour in broth, let boil 2 minutes. Separate eggs, pour in whites with vinegar. Pour into soup and beat. Simmer 2 minutes. Use skillet for making serve in cup or hand bowl and drink. Tastes great and clears nasal passages and cleanses. Also good for high blood pressure.
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964661 -- CHEESE SOUP
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery
1/2 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. flour
4 c. chicken broth
Parsley flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
Paprika
2 c. milk
Velveeta cheese (3 lb. pkg.)
Combine all ingredients except cheese and bring to a boil. Cube cheese and add until desired thickness is achieved.
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964662 -- FRENCH ONION SOUP
4 lg. onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. butter
4 c. brown stock or beef broth
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 hard rolled, sliced & toasted
Grated parmesan cheese
Cook onions in butter until lightly browned. Add stock and Worcestershire sauce, cook 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle toast with cheese. Pour soup in bowls and float toast slices on top. Place under broiler a few seconds until cheese is lightly browned.
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964663 -- PRONTO BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP
3 c. leftover cubed, cooked roast beef
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. peeled potatoes, diced
1 c. corn
1 c. cut green beans
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 qt. tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If necessary, add 1/2 to 1 cup water to thin soup. Yield 6 to 8 servings.
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964664 -- MICROWAVE TOMATO CITRUS SOUP
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato
soup, undiluted
1 c. orange juice
1/3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
Combine tomato soup, orange juice, chicken, broth, lemon juice, and sugar in 4 cup glass measure. Cook on high 5 to 5 1/2 minutes in microwave. Serve with croutons, Parmesan cheese or sour cream.
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964665 -- CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
1 lb. fresh asparagus
3 1/2 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/3 c. light cream
1/8 tsp. pepper
Trim off coarse ends of asparagus and cut into 1 inch pieces. Cook until tender in 1 cup of chicken stock. Melt butter in a deep saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Add remaining stock slowly. Cook, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in cream, pepper and cooked asparagus with liquid and heat through.
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964666 -- POTATO SOUP
6 potatoes, peeled & cut into bite
size pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 carrot, pared & sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
5 c. water
1 tbsp. salt & pepper
1/3 c. butter
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
Put all ingredients except evaporated milk in crock pot. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. Stir in milk during last hour.
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964667 -- MUSIC CITY BEER CHEESE
20 oz. extra sharp cheese
2 cloves garlic
7 oz. bottle beer
1/8 tsp. salt
Hot sauce to taste
Grate cheese and garlic. Add remaining ingredients; mix well until blended real good. The mixture will be soft. Will harden in the refrigerator. Serve with crackers, celery sticks, etc.
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964668 -- CREAMED ONIONS
3 pts. pearl onions, peeled
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
3 tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (or
ground)
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (or
dried)
Bring 4 quarts salted water to boil in large saucepan. Add onions and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes, drain. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Increase heat, gradually whisk in milk. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. (Can be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate sauce and onions separately up to 24 hours. Reheat sauce over low heat. Stir in onions and parsley; heat through. Preheat broiler. Pour onions into flame-proof casserole dish. Broil about 4 minutes, until onions are bubbly and lightly browned. Makes 10 servings.
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964669 -- AMBROSIA DELUXE
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges,
drained
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks,
drained
1/3 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
Mix ingredients well. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Garnish with mint leaves or Maraschino cherries. Makes 6 portions, 1/2 cup.
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964671 -- CHEDDAR - POTATO BROCCOLI SOUP
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, chopped into 3/4
inch cubes
2 1/2 c. boiling water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli,
thawed & cut
1 (6 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter. Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook just until potatoes are tender. Remove one cup of potato cubes with a slotted spoon; set aside. Pour contents of saucepan into electric blender; blend until smooth then return to saucepan. Mix in reserved potatoes and broccoli. Heat on medium-low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
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964672 -- POTATO SOUP (WITH DRY RIVELS)
4 med. sized potatoes
1 1/2 qts. water
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
Salt
1/2 c. flour
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. cream
Cook diced potatoes in salt water until soft. Add margarine. To make rivels, rub egg and flour together, then add milk. These are best made by cutting through mixture with 2 forks. Drop rivels into boiling potatoes, stirring to prevent packing together. Cook 5 minutes with kettle covered. Add 1/2 cup cream. Garnish with pieces of crisp bacon. Makes about 4 servings.
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964673 -- MARTIN STEW
1 1/2 qts. water
2 1/2 c. macaroni
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 qt. tomato juice
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c. frozen peas
Bring 1 1/2 quart water to boil in large kettle. Add macaroni. Brown ground beef and onion. When redness is gone, add meat to macaroni. Add tomato juice and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 1/2 hour. Just before serving add 2 cups frozen peas. Cook a few minutes and serve. Serves 6 to 8.
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964674 -- POTATO SOUP
1 med. potato per person
1 sm. onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced or sliced
Bacon, crumbled
Parsley
1/4 stick margarine
1 to 2 qts. milk
Cook potatoes, onion, celery in slightly salted water until just tender. Drain. Add milk to cover and a little more for broth. Add margarine, parsley to taste, bacon and salt and pepper to taste. Heat until warm thru and thru. Great served with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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964675 -- CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
1 (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli
1 tbsp. onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. flour
3 c. vegetable cooking liquid with
milk
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Cook broccoli according to package directions, add onion. Drain; save liquid. Mix flour with part of milk mixture until smooth. Add remaining liquid to broccoli. Stir in flour mixture, butter and seasonings. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens and flavors are blended. Serves 6.
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964676 -- LIMA BEAN SOUP
1 carrot, sliced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
2 c. bean cooking liquid
2 c. cabbage, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. cooked lima beans
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
Saute carrot and onion in oil in medium sized saucepan to tender crisp. Add tomatoes, beans, cooking liquid, cabbage, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Cover, simmer for 10 minutes. Add lima beans and parsley. Heat. Makes 4 servings.
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964677 -- KINGS ARMS TAVERN CREAM OF PEANUT SOUP
1 med. onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. flour
2 qts. chicken stock or broth
2 c. smooth peanut butter
1 3/4 c. light cream
Peanuts, chopped
Saute onion and celery in butter until soft but not brown. Stir in flour until well blended. Add chicken broth, stirring constantly, bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and put into blender and blend until smooth. Then add peanut butter and cream. Stir thoroughly. Return to low heat, do not boil.
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964678 -- ONION SOUP
4 lg. onions
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
6 c. beef broth (2 cans Campbell's
beef bouillon; make remainder with
beef
bouillon pkg.
1/4 c. white wine
Salt & pepper to taste
Mozzarella cheese
French bread or croutons
Cook onions and butter or oil over low heat until brown, 15 minutes. Then increase heat and add sugar and flour. Place in crockpot with the beef broth and cook or simmer several hours. Add wine 1 hour before serving. Place croutons in each bowl. Add soup and top with Mozzarella cheese. Place under broiler until cheese melts.
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964679 -- CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
1 1/2 lbs. broccoli, cut up
3/4 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 c. whipping cream
Cook broccoli, celery and onion in 2 cups water until tender, about 10 minutes. Do not drain. Put in blender or food processor until good consistency. Set aside. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour. Stir until mixture is bubbly. Add broccoli mixture and bouillon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Heat to a boil. Add cream.
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964680 -- GOLDEN CHEESE SOUP
1/3 c. carrots, grated
1/3 c. celery, chopped
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 1/4 c. cheese, shredded
Cook carrots, celery and onion until tender in 1 cup boiling salted water. Do not drain. Melt butter in double boiler; blend in flour. Add milk, cook stirring constantly until thick. Add broth, cheese and vegetables with liquid. Stir over low heat until cheese melts.
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964682 -- CARROT ORANGE SOUP
1 lb. carrots
3 or 4 c. chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 orange (juice and zest)
Sour cream
Chopped chives
Peel carrots. Cut in small pieces. Add small amount chicken stock and bay leaf. Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or cook on stove top until tender. Meanwhile remove orange skin, zest (not white part) and cut in small pieces. Juice orange. Set aside, when carrots tender, remove bay leaf. In blender or food processor puree carrots, orange juice and zest. Add chicken stock to carrot and orange mixture. Heat. Serve hot with dollop of sour cream and sprinkled with chopped chives.
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964682 -- CARROT ORANGE SOUP
1 lb. carrots
3 or 4 c. chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 orange (juice and zest)
Sour cream
Chopped chives
Peel carrots. Cut in small pieces. Add small amount chicken stock and bay leaf. Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or cook on stove top until tender. Meanwhile remove orange skin, zest (not white part) and cut in small pieces. Juice orange. Set aside, when carrots tender, remove bay leaf. In blender or food processor puree carrots, orange juice and zest. Add chicken stock to carrot and orange mixture. Heat. Serve hot with dollop of sour cream and sprinkled with chopped chives.
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964683 -- CHEESE CLAM CHOWDER (BOB'S FAVORITE)
1 pkg. Ore Ida potatoes O'Brian (1 lb.
8 oz.)
3 cans chicken broth (Campbells
undiluted or fresh, fresh is best)
3 tbsp. cornstarch (5 tbsp. for
thicker)
1 qt. half and half
1 tsp. salt
2 c. cubed Velveeta cheese
6 tbsp. parsley
4 tbsp. salted butter
Bacon bits if desired
2 cans (10 oz.) baby whole clams
(reserve broth)
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. thyme
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. chopped celery
Boil potatoes 10 minutes in chicken broth. Add cornstarch which should be thinned with a little half and half. Rinse clams and be sure they are free from grit. Reserve broth to add with all the rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil. (DO NOT BOIL) add bacon bits if desired.
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964684 -- CLAM CHOWDER
1 c. onion, finely chopped
1 c. celery, finely diced
2 c. potatoes, finely diced
2 cans (6 1/2 oz. each) chopped
clams, undrained
3/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. flour
1 qt. half and half
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
(Note: When in a hurry I have used a package of frozen O'Brien potatoes in place of vegetables.) Combine vegetables in small saucepan. Drain clams; pour juice over vegetables; add enough water to barely cover. Cook uncovered until tender about 15 minutes. In meantime, melt butter in large, heavy saucepan. Stir in flour until blended and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in cream until smooth and blended. Return to heat; cook and stir with wire whip until thick and smooth. Add undrained vegetables and clams; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
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964685 -- GAZPACHO
1 clove garlic
3 lbs. tomatoes, very ripe
2 med. cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. minced green pepper
1/2 c. minced onion
2 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. olive oil
Dash of Tabasco
3 tbsp. vinegar
Salt and pepper
Rub a large bowl with a cut garlic clove. Peel tomatoes, remove cores and chop into small pieces. Prepare cucumbers, pepper and onion. Add to tomato juice, then add oil, vinegar, plenty of salt and pepper. Let all ingredients rest in bowl and chill for several hours.
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964686 -- HEARTY TURNIP ONION SOUP
4 med. white turnips, grated
8 tbsp. butter
8 med. onions, sliced
8 tbsp. flour
6 to 8 c. beef stock
2 c. water, optional
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
8 slices French bread, toasted
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Place grated turnips in a pot covered with water. Bring to boil 1 to 3 minutes. Drain. Dry turnips with paper towel. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large heavy pan. Add onions and cook over medium heat until rich brown. Add turnips and continue cooking until turnips light brown and onions carmelized to nutty color. Stir in flour, tablespoon at a time. Taste beef stock; if strong or salty use less and dilute with water. Add beef stock and water and stir until boils. Then simmer 30 minutes. Salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle toasted bread with Parmesan cheese and broil to slightly brown. Ladle soup into bowls over toasted bread or top with bread. Can be made ahead and best to do so the house doesn't smell. Freezes well also.
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964687 -- ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
1 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage cut in
1/2 inch lengths
2 cloves minced garlic
28 oz. can Italian style pear tomatoes
3 cans (14 oz. each) regular strength
beef broth
1 1/2 c. dry red wine
1/2 tsp. crumbled basil leaves
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 med. green pepper
2 med. zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 c. uncooked bowtie noodles
Parmesan cheese to taste
pepper to taste
1 lg. onion (diced)
In 5 quart or larger dutch oven cook sausage over medium heat until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add garlic and onion, cook until limp. Stir in tomatoes including liquid. Add broth, wine and basil. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Cook and chill remove fat. Return to fire and add rest of ingredients (parsley, pepper, to taste, zucchini and noodles). Simmer covered about 25 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
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964688 -- LENTIL SOUP
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. quarter carrots, thinly sliced
6 c. water
1 c. dry lentils
1 can (6 oz. 2/3 c.) tomato paste)
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/4 c. minced parsley
3 sm. vegetable. Bouillon cubes
1 tsp. salt, optional
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese,
optional
In large dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat oil. Saute onion, celery and carrots until tender. Stir in water, lentils, tomato paste, wine, parsley, bouillon cubes, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 6 (1 1/4) cup servings. Heartsafe recipe, 257 calories per serving.
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964689 -- LENTIL SOUP
Prepare in crock pot 3 lg. cans no fat chicken broth
No fat chicken broth
1 c. lentils
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 med. can no salt V8 juice.
Oil canola or margarine
6 to 8 cocktail beef franks
Pieces of celery and carrots, optional
Garlic powder
2 bay leaves
3 cloves, sage
coarse ground pepper
6 allspice, whole
Salt substitute
Celery seed
Wash and drain lentils. Simmer on low with chicken broth and spice bag (cheese cloth) for several hours. Lightly brown onion and celery in canola oil. Add carrots to pot and simmer another hour, remove spice bag. Add V8 juice and small hot dogs. Simmer another 1/2 hour. Serve with garlic, Parmesan flat bread or corn bread and salad.
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964690 -- MINESTRONE
1 lb. shin beef with bone
5 qt. water, cold
3 tbsp. salt
1 c. dried red kidney beans
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves, garlic
1 minced med. onion
1/2 c. snipped parsley
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. diced celery
2 c. finely shredded cabbage
1 1/2 c. diced carrots
1 #2 1/2 can tomatoes
1 1/2 c. broken spagetti
1 c. thinly sliced zucchini
Day before: In large kettle, place shin beef with bone, salt, beans. Bring to a boil; skim. Cover, simmer 3 hours. In oil, saute garlic, onion parsley, ground beef and pepper until onion is tender; discard garlic. Remove bone from soup; cut off meat. Add meat to soup, along with onion mixture, celery, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Refrigerate. About 30 minutes before serving: skim fat from soup. Bring soup to a boil, add spaghetti, zucchini. Cook covered about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top soup with cheese. Serves 8. Croddy
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964691 -- NEW YEAR'S DAY GOOD LUCK SOUP
2 c. of bean mixture (13 bean mix, 1
pkg.)
Ham, or hocks or bacon
1 lg. onion
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 clove garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Wash beans, cover with water. Soak overnight. Put beans in 2 quarts of water. Add ham hocks, bacon or ham. Cut large onion in lengths. Let simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add tomatoes, garlic clove, juice of lemon. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer. Makes (6) large bowls. Delicious!
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964692 -- PEANUT SOUP
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lg. clove onion, minced
1 tbsp. margarine
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (broken)
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
Dash cayenne or hot pepper sauce
1 tbsp. minced parsley
In 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, garlic in margarine until tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, peanut butter. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally about 10 minutes until soup thickens. If thinner soup desired, add milk. Serves 4. (Good with spinach salad and rye bread).
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964693 -- VICHYSSOISE
1 lg. onion, sliced very thin
4 med. potatoes, sliced very thin
1 stalk of celery, chopped
2 tsp. margarine or butter
2 c. of chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dry parsley or 1/4 c. of fresh
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. of half and half
Simmer until potatoes are soft and blended. Stir in: 1 cup of white sauce and simmer another 10 minutes. Stirring constantly. Serve hot or cold.
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964694 -- SPINACH EGG DROP SOUP
6 c. vegetable or chicken broth
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
2 lg. eggs
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 tsp. ground nutmeg
Put broth and frozen spinach in a 4 quart pot. Bring to a simmer, breaking up spinach, until completely thawed. In a small bowl beat eggs, cheese and nutmeg with fork until well blended. Bring soup to a rapid boil. Slowly stir in egg mixture. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until eggs look like little shreds and are fully cooked. Makes 4 servings.
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964695 -- STRAWBERRY AND PEACH SOUP
4 c. sliced strawberries
1/2 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. yogurt plain
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. weak tea or water
1/2 c. white wine
Puree' strawberries until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and chill. Garnish with whole berries. Wonderful and cool on a summers day.
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964696 -- TIN CUP CREAMY CHEESE SOUP
2 c. thinly sliced onions
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 tsp. Beau Monde
2 c. milk
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices French bread
2 c. soup stock, or French Onion soup
Grated Monterey Jack cheese
Saute onions in butter until transparent. Blend in flour and seasonings. Stir until bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk and soup stock. Bring to boil stirring constantly. When ready to serve, sprinkle grated cheese over bowl; put in slice of bread and cover with Swiss cheese. Broil one minute until cheese melts. This recipe comes from the general store and cafe atop of Tin Cup Pass, Colorado.
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964697 -- ASPARAGUS CHEESE SOUP
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 c. milk
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus,
cooked, chopped, with cooking
water reserved.
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Melt butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add asparagus and cooking water; heat to simmering. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with paprika, if desired.
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964698 -- CLAM CHOWDER
2 slices bacon
1 med. onion, chopped
2 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. water
2 (10 oz.) cans clams
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. milk
Chop bacon; fry until almost crisp. Add onion; saute'. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and water. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Drain clams, reserving liquid; chop clams. Add clams, clam liquid butter and milk to potato mixture. Heat to serve temperature, but do not boil. Yield: 4 servings.
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964699 -- MINESTRONE SOUP
1 lb. ground chuck
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. oregano
4 carrots
1 stalk celery
1/2 sm. onion, diced (optional)
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 can chicken broth
2 cans water
1 bay leaf
1 can kidney beans
1 pkg. frozen beans
1 pkg. frozen peas
Broken up spaghetti
Brown ground chuck and add next 10 ingredients, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add kidney beans, frozen beans, peas and simmer 45 minutes. Add broken spaghetti for the last 20 minutes.
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964701 -- ACORN SQUASH & APPLE SOUP
2 med. acorn squash, seeded & halved
3 c. degreased chicken stock or canned
2 tart green apples (2 c. cored,
seeded & chopped)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. unsweetened apple juice
2 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled &
grated
1/2 tsp. salt (omit if using canned
stock)
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
White pepper to taste
Yogurt or sour cream & chives
(garnish)
Cook squash, remove pulp. Combine 1/2 cup stock, apples and onion in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Add squash pulp, remaining stock, apple juice, ginger and salt. Cover and simmer until ingredients are very tender, about 20 minutes. Puree soup in batches in blender or processor. Strain through sieve into clean saucepan, pressing puree with back of spoon. Reheat soup gently. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with yogurt or sour cream and chives.
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964702 -- CREAM OF ALMOND SOUP
2/3 c. blanched almonds
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 c. half & half
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/4 c. heavy cream
Chop or crush almonds finely. Combine with heavy cream in a small bowl. Heat butter in a medium-size saucepan . Add flour and cook slowly, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring and cooking slowly, until thickened and smooth. Add half and half, salt and pepper and heat through. Mix in almonds and heavy cream just before serving. Serves 4.
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964703 -- BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
2 tsp. oleo or oil
2 tbsp. onion
1 1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 c. potatoes
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. broccoli, cook 4 minutes
Dash of garlic
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 lb. cut up Velveeta
Saute chopped onion in oleo or oil. Add water and bouillon. Heat to boiling, stirring until dissolved. Add potatoes and salt, cook until potatoes are soft, then mash them in pan. Add cooked broccoli, garlic and milk. Heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. You may add pepper to taste.
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964704 -- BUSY DAY POTATO SOUP
4 potatoes
1 qt. milk (4 c.)
1/2 to 1 diced onion
4 tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. (heaping) flour
Dash of pepper
Cut potatoes into small pieces and cook in salted water, with the onion. In a heavy pan melt the margarine over low heat. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Slowly add half of the milk. Add hot, cooked potatoes and onion mixture. Use an "old-timers" potato masher to break up potatoes a little bit. Add the rest of the milk and the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until hot. If it is not thick enough, shake 1 tablespoon of flour with 1/2 cup cold milk and add to the soup, stir frequently, garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley. MMMM - Good! Serves 4. The guys love it! Serve with crackers and butter.
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964705 -- BASQUE FISH SOUP
1 lg. onion, chopped (1 c.)
1/2 c. chopped celery with leaves
1 lg. clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 cans (16 oz. each) tomatoes cut up
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. minced parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each pepper and thyme
1 pkg. (lb.) frozen fish fillets,
thawed or part and cut 1 inch
chunks.
In large saucepan saute' onion,
celery, and garlic in butter until
tender.
Stir in tomatoes, wine, parsley,
salt, pepper and thyme. Cover and
simmer
30 minutes. At this point,
refrigerate or freeze, if desired.
Or add fish
and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until
fish is opaque and flakes easily
with
fork. Makes 4 to 6 servings or 1
package frozen raw shrimp (12
ounces)
may be used instead of fish.
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964706 -- HAMBURGER NOODLE SOUP
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion
1 carrot
2 stalks celery
1 tsp. time
1 tbsp. parsley
1 oz. tomato puree
1 lb. can tomatoes
Noodles as wanted
Nutmeg
Combine meat and next five ingredients. Cook 25 to 30 minutes. Add tomato puree and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add noodles. Cook until soft. Sprinkle nutmeg on each serving. Homemade noodles are best.
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964707 -- MOM'S FRENCH ONION SOUP
4 lg. onions, thinly sliced
4 tbsp. butter or margarine
4 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
1/2 c. dry sherry
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
6 slices French bread
1/2 inch thick and toasted
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large saucepan, saute onions in butter or margarine until translucent about 20 minutes. Add beef broth, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Pour into 6 oven proof bowls. In each bowl layer the following: First French bread slice, Second Parmesan cheese (1/6), Third Swiss cheese slice Bake at 15 to 20 minutes, cheese should be slightly brown and bubbling.
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964708 -- BEEF BARLEY CHEESE SOUP
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 c. cold water
1 can Italian style stewed tomatoes,
cut up
2 lg. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. quick barley, uncooked
1 tsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed
Brown meat in saucepan; drain. Transfer to large pot and add water, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, barley and oregano. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until barley and carrots are tender. Season to taste. Stir in cheese until melted.
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964709 -- TOMATO SOUP WITH MOZZARELLA
1/4 c. olive oil
2 med. onions, chopped
5 to 6 med. tomatoes, peeled
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
1 med. beet, peeled & sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. basil
Heat olive oil and onions in medium saucepan. Quarter tomatoes and add to saucepan along with garlic and beet. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes. Discard beets and transfer to food processor, puree until smooth. Before serving, season with lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and vinegar, then add 1/2 inch cubes of Mozzarella cheese.
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964710 -- MINESTRONE
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes,
undrained
2 c. water
1 c. green cabbage, shredded
2 med. carrots, pared & sliced
3/4 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. oregano/salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. ditalini
1 (16 oz.) can cannelini beans,
undrained
Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in large saucepan for 3 minutes or until onion softens. Stir in tomatoes. Break up chunks with spoon. Add water, paste, cabbage, carrot, basil, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover. Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add macaroni. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in beans with liquid. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables and macaroni are tender. Discard bay leaf. Soup is thick.
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964711 -- TONY'S MINESTRONE
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. tomato, chopped
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. sage, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp. tomato paste
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
1 can red kidney beans
1/4 sm. cabbage, shredded
2 zucchini, diced
1 c. shelled peas or frozen
1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 qts. College Inn chicken stock
4 tbsp. Romano cheese
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 c. macaroni or any hard pasta
1 c. red wine
Place olive oil in a large soup pot. Add bacon, garlic, onion, parsley, sage, salt and pepper and brown a little. Add tomato paste, diluted in 1 cup red wine. Cook 5 minutes. Add all vegetables and 1 1/2 quarts of the stock and cook slowly 45 minutes. Add pasta and cook 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle soup with Romano cheese. Serves about 5 or 7.
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964712 -- BEANS AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP
1 lb. cranberry beans
1 lg. can sauerkraut
1 med. onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. oil
1 heaping tbsp. flour
Salt to taste
Soak beans overnight. Cook in approximately 3 quarts of water until tender (3 hours). Add sauerkraut and simmer 1/2 hour. Add flour and oil and brown lightly in skillet with onion and garlic (chop fine). Add to beans and sauerkraut. (For a richer soup, add ham bone or Kielbasi to beans and cook together.) For a fast soup use canned red beans.
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964713 -- CARAT SOUP
1 tbsp. butter
1 sm. onion, coarsely chopped (1/4 c.)
1/2 lb. carrots, pared and sliced
3/4 lb. potatoes, pared and sliced
3 c. degreased clear chicken broth
1 c. half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced, plain or garlic chives
In a 3-quart saucepan over low heat, melt the butter; add the onion and cook, stirring for several minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes and broth. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Cool enough to use in electric blender, whirl (in two batches) until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in the half and half, salt and pepper. Reheat. Sprinkle each serving generously with the chives. Makes 5 cups. Beautifully smooth, delicate in flavor and a lovely color. As good as gold!
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964714 -- CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
6 c. potatoes, diced
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. milk
1/4 stick margarine
Cook vegetables together in a small amount of water, just to cover vegetables. Add salt, pepper, milk, and margarine. Simmer 30 minutes.
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964715 -- DRUNKEN BEAN SOUP
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried pinto beans (2
1/2 c.)
3 c. water
1 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 (12 oz.) cans beer
1 c. roast beef, shredded
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green
chiles, drained
Sort and wash beans; place in Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Cover and let soak 8 hours. Drain beans and return to Dutch oven. Add 3 cups water to beans, bring to a boil. Add bacon, sugar and salt; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in beer, beef, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles. Cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
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964716 -- DUTCH STYLE SOUP
1 (1 7/8 oz.) can chicken noodle dry
soup mix
3 c. boiling water
1/2 c. whole corn
In saucepan, stir soup into water; add corn. Partially cover; simmer 7 minutes, stirring now and then. Makes 3 to 4 servings.
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964717 -- LILLIAN'S BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP
1 1/2 lb. ham pieces
4 to 5 qts. water
1 med. onion
6 stalks celery
2 carrots
1/2 lb. white navy beans
1 1/2 c. barley
Salt and pepper
In large pot, put ham, water, onion, celery, carrots, and navy beans. Cook 2 to 3 hours. Add barley and cook another 2 hours.
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964718 -- LITHUANIAN POTATO SOUP
1 1/2 c. bacon, diced
3 c. (3/4 lb.) peeled potatoes, cubed
1/2 c. onion, cubed
1/4 c. fresh marjoram
3 c. beef stock
3/4 c. carrots, cubed
3/4 c. celery, cubed
1/2 c. leeks, chopped
1 c. heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
In a little bit of butter, saute the bacon in a stock pot. Add the potatoes, onions, marjoram, and beef stock and cook over low heat about 25 minutes. At the end of that time, add the carrots, celery and leeks and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Transfer ingredients to a food processor and process to a satiny consistency. Return ingredients to stock pot and add heavy cream. Cook about 5 more minutes over low heat. Season to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Serves 6.
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964719 -- MUSHROOM SOUP
2 lbs. fresh mushrooms
3 c. potatoes, diced
1 1/2 c. carrots, sliced
1 clove garlic (optional)
1 tbsp. onion, minced
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. oil for roux
4 to 5 tbsp. flour for roux
Place carrots and potatoes in approximately 4 quarts of water. When partially cooked, add sliced mushrooms, parsley, and onion, cook until tender. Make a roux of approximately 4 to 5 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup oil, lightly brown in frying pan and slowly mix into soup broth. Add more water if too thick. For a richer soup, use chicken or beef broth.
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964720 -- SAUSAGE SOUP
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 med. onion
1 jar tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 med. green pepper
3/4 c. picante sauce
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 c. canned white beans (optional)
1 pkg. Tortellini's
Brown sausage, add onions, and cook until tender. Drain sausage. Add remaining ingredients, cook for 1 hour.
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964721 -- SPLIT PEA SOUP
8 c. water
1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) dried split peas
2 lbs. smoked ham
1 med. (1/2 c.) onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 med. (1 c.) carrots, cut into 1/2
inch pieces
2 med. (1 c.) stalks celery, cut into
1/2 inch pieces
Heat water and peas to boiling in Dutch oven; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand one hour. Stir ham, onion, salt, and pepper into peas. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about one hour. Skim fat if necessary. Remove ham, trim fat and bone from ham. Cut ham into 1/2 inch pieces (about 4 cups). Stir ham, carrots, and celery into soup. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.
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964722 -- VEGETABLE SOUP
1 lb. beef, cut bite size
1 soup bone
3 1/2 qts. cold water
2 1/2 tbsp. salt (or to taste)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. onion, chopped
4 tbsp. parsley, minced
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. whole (or cut up) green beans
3/4 c. celery, diced
2/3 c. shelled peas
2 c. green cabbage, shredded
1 c. carrots, diced
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes (2 1/2 c.)
Combine beef, water, and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover; bring to boil and skim off any scum that rises to the top. Re-cover and simmer 4 hours. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons minced parsley. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serves 8 to 10.
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964723 -- CROCK - POT TURKEY SOUP
Carcass, wings & bones of 1 leftover
turkey
2 stalks celery with leaves
2 carrots, cut in chunks
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. marjoram
Remove all meat from the bones and carcass and refrigerate. Break bones and carcass up into pieces small enough to fit into a 4 or 5 quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and 3 quarts of water. Cover and simmer on the low setting for 24 hours. Strain broth, and refrigerate overnight in a clean bowl. Discard vegetables and bones. The next day, remove the fat that has congealed on the surface of the broth. Place in a large kettle and bring slowly to the boil. Add: 1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped parsley
Simmer for 15 minutes. Add 3/4 cup parsley and simmer for another 15 minutes or so. Salt and pepper to taste and add 1 cup noodles or other small soup pasta. Simmer until the pasta, barley and vegetables are tender. Add 1 to 2 cups leftover turkey (or however much you need to get rid of) and return to boiling. Makes approximately 3 to 4 quarts and freezes well.
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964724 -- CLAM CHOWDER
Finely dice: 1 med. or 2 sm. potatoes
1 med. onion
Cook in lightly-salted water (just enough to cover potatoes, onions) until soft. (Potato mixture can be mashed before adding clams, if desired.) Add 1 flat can of minced or chopped clams with liquid. Bring to boil. Add: Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp. butter
Add 1 can (14 ounce) evaporated milk (or evaporated skim milk) and HEAT BUT DON'T BOIL. Serve hot. Serves 2.
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964725 -- LAURI'S FISH SOUP
2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of
potato soup, condensed
1 soup can measurement of half & half
or milk
1/2 soup can measurement of water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can (8 3/4 oz.) cream style corn
1 pkg. Sea Stick Salad Style Fish,
thawed*
*I use the crab - lobster blend found at food stores.) 10 ounces any vegetables (spinach, mixed vegetables, etc.). Saute onion in butter. Add rest of ingredients down through the fish and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and add the 10 ounces of vegetable of your choice. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
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964726 -- EIGHT BEAN SOUP
1 lb. (about 2 1/2 c.) mixtures of
beans (great northern, navy, kidney, pinto, green split pea, black, garbanzo, lentils, black-eyed peas, etc.)
Ham bone or pork bones
1 bay leaf
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Rinse beans. Place in large kettle, cover with about 2 quarts water, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain off water. Add 2 quarts fresh water (or broth-bouillon), ham or pork bones and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf. Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes more (or longer). Serves 8.
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964727 -- UNITED STATES SENATE BEAN SOUP
1 lb. dry navy beans
1 ham bone with meat
Soak beans overnight in 3 quarts water. Drain. In a large soup pot put ham bone and beans. Add 2 quarts cold water and simmer for 2 hours. Add: 4 c. mashed potatoes, minimum (more
makes soup thicker)
3 med. onions, chopped
2 garlic buds, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Simmer all for 1 hour more. NOTE: This recipe has been served DAILY in the Senators' restaurant of the Capitol Building for over 100 years! They even passed a law to require this!
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964728 -- KIELBASA BEAN SOUP
2 c. water
1 med. potato, peeled & diced
2 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
1/3 c. celery, chopped
8 oz. smoked kielbasa, thinly sliced
1 can (11 1/2 oz.) bean with bacon
soup, undiluted
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
In a large saucepan, bring water and vegetables to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add kielbasa and soup. Heat through. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 6 servings.
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964729 -- VEGETABLE SOUP
Put beef neck soup bones and small pot roast (1 pound or so) in soup pot and cover with cold water. Add seasonings: 3 or 4 cloves
3 bay leaves
Sm. handful peppercorns
1 tsp. allspice
Simmer 2 hours. Remove cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns. Then clean and slice vegetables and add: 5 to 6 sm. potatoes, cubed
4 lg. carrots
4 stalks celery
2 med. onions, coarsely chopped
1 (1 lb.) pkg. frozen green beans
2 lg. cans (28 oz.) whole tomatoes or
comparable amt. of homegrown
tomatoes
Fresh parsley
Simmer 1 hour or until all vegetables are tender. Remove neck bones and meat and shred and return to pot. Add 2 or 3 beef bouillon cubes.
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964730 -- HELEN LANGE AUTEN'S CHEESE SOUP
--PART 1:--
4 c. water
2 to 3 stalks celery
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 box frozen cauliflower
1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen mixed
vegetables
--PART 2:--
1 can cream of celery soup
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
PART 1: Boil until all are done. PART 2: Add soup and cheese. Stir until smooth. Heat to serve (DO NOT BOIL). If too thick, add a little water. Serves 8 to 10.
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964731 -- CROCK - POT FRENCH ONION SOUP
2 lb. onions (about 5 c. sliced)
1/4 c. butter or margarine
7 c. hot water
8 beef bouillon cubes (or 1 can
consomme & 7 bouillon cubes)
Toasted croutons
Grated Parmesan cheese
Peel onions and slice thin; brown lightly in butter in frying pan. Pour sauteed onion slices into crock pot. Add water, bouillon cubes and consomme. Set cooker on low setting and cook for 7 to 8 hours. Or cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Serve with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
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964732 -- CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
1 (1 lb.) head cauliflower, broken
into flowerets
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/4 c. water
3 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. chicken-flavored bouillon
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
Cheddar cheese
Cook cauliflower and onion in 1/4 cup water until tender. Smash cauliflower with potato masher, if too lumpy. Add remaining ingredients in saucepan and heat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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964733 -- BARLEY & LENTIL SOUP
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 lg. onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,
drained & chopped
2 tsp. drained basil, crumbled
1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
6 (14 1/2 oz.) cans (about) beef broth
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. pearl barley
1 c. lentils
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
(optional)
Heat oil in heavy 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients. Cook until bell pepper just softens, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Mix in 5 cans broth, tomato paste and tomatoes. Bring mixture to boil. Stir in barley and lentils. Reduce heat, simmer until barley and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Thin soup to desired consistency with remaining broth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. 8 servings.
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964734 -- POTATO - LEEK SOUP
3 c. leeks & onions
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
4 c. hot water
4 c. potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp. salt
Milk, as desired
Chop leeks and onions together. Cook with butter in large pot. Do not brown onions. This takes 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually add water. Add salt and potatoes. Add the greens from leeks. Partially cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Add milk as desired.
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964735 -- HEARTY BACON POTATO CHOWDER
8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 c. cubed 1/2 inch new red potatoes
1 sm. onion, chopped
8 oz. (1 c.) dairy sour cream
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. celery, finely diced*
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of chicken
soup, condensed
8 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
In 3 quart saucepan cook bacon over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onions. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender (15 to 20 minutes). Add remaining ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (10 to 12 minutes). (*I cook the celery about 5 minutes in microwave before adding to soup.)
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964736 -- BORSCH
3 lbs. beef shank
1 lb. boneless beef brisket
2 qts. water
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. cabbage, shredded
2 c. onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut-up
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. snipped parsley
3 tbsp. sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) can beets, diced
Sour cream
Simmer meat, water, salt and pepper 2 hours, covered. Remove bones. Dice meat and return to broth. Add remaining ingredients to the broth, EXCEPT beets and sour cream. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Add beets. Heat through. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Serves 12 to 14.
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964737 -- MANHATTEN SUPPER SOUP
1 lb. ground chuck
2 c. cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 lg. onion, sliced thin
1 stalk celery
2 soup cans water + 1 can condensed
beef broth or 3 bouillon cubes +
30 oz. water
3 carrots, sliced
1 med. potato, cubed
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 can tomato paste
1 lb. can tomatoes
1 pkg. frozen peas
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. sugar (optional)
Brown meat. Add all ingredients except the peas. Bring to a boil, then simmer 50 minutes uncovered. Add frozen peas. Cover and cook 10 additional minutes. Freezes well.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
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