2 tbls olive oil1 large onion chopped1 tsp caraway seeds1/4 cup dry sherry1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped3 medium apples peeled cored and chopped1 tsp of chipotle spice (or more)6 cups water or chicken stock1 knob ginger peeled1/2 tsp pepper corns1/2 tsp caraway seedsSmall cinnamon... more
Archive for June, 2013
Spicy Squash, Apple and Coconut Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:16pmOne of Each Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:15pm1 large potato (1/2 lb), chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery chopped (1/2 cup) 1 large apple (preferably Granny Smith), chopped 1 firm-ripe banana, chopped 1 pint chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream OR 10% cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 rounded teaspoon curry powder or curry paste (I like 1T) 1 teaspoon... more
Cream of Asparagus Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:15pm1/3C butter1/2 a small leek, chopped1 tbsp chopped onion1 tbsp chopped celery1 lb fresh asparagus1/3C all-purpose flour4C (1L) chicken stock1 bay leaf1/4C 15% cream (can use heavier cream if desired)pinch of ground clovessalt & pepper to tasteSnap off tough end of asparagus and discard. Cut asparagus... more
Cream of Broccoli Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:14pm2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup cream 1 onion, chopped 1 potato, peeled and chop Nutmeg, to taste (optional) 6 cups chicken broth Salt to taste 3 cups chopped broccoli, with the stems Pepper to tasteIn a large pot, melt butter and cook onion until tender over medium high heat. Add potato and toss to coat... more
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Sage
June 19th, 2013, 11:14pm2tbsp olive oil1 lg butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks1 onion2 lg carrots, peeled and sliced2 stalks of celery2 lg apples, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks1 tbsp sage6 cups chicken broth-salt and pepperIn lg pot, heat oil. Cook squash, onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 min, or until... more
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:13pm2 medium carrots – chopped2 celery stalks – chopped1 onion – chopped4 Sprigs Parsley2 Tablespoons fresh Dill (or 1 teaspoon dry dill) – I use about double this.¾ teaspoon Thyme¼ teaspoon ground pepper2 pounds bite sized chicken pieces (I use boneless, skinless breasts but make sure you add... more
Hamburger Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:12pm1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped28 oz. can tomatoes2 cups water3-10 oz. cans consomme’10 oz. can tomato soup4 carrots, finely chopped1 bay leaf 3 celery stalks, finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. thyme pepper to taste 5 tbsp barleyDirectionsBrown meat and onions. Drain well. Combine... more
Cream of Leak and Potato Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:10pmIn a saucepan heat 2tbsps of oil over medium, cook 2 leeks (thinly sliced) and 1 onion, chopped. Until tender (stirring occassionally) Once veggies are tender, add:1lbs potatoes peeled, chopped4 cups of vegetable brothand simmer…Once potatoes are cooked, starting moving batches to blender and blend... more
Apple Broccoli Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:10pmTake one onion and cut in half rings Add 3 tblsp butter Add one cut up apple (no peel) and cook on med heat 5-10 mins till onion is soft Add 4 cups chicken brothAdd one entire head of broccoli even the stem, cut into piecesBoil till broccoli is mushy and cookedPut everything in the blender and purée... more
Bowtie Bacon Broccoli Salad
June 19th, 2013, 11:05pm1 big bag bowtie pasta, cooked & cooled1 pack ready crisp bacon crisped & chopped into little bits1 broccoli bunch, just the florets, cut into little bits2 green onions chopped up1 u.s “pint” of cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2′s or 1/4′s1 big bottle Coleslaw dressingSalt &... more