1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed (450g) 2 medium carrots, peeled and medium dice 2 medium celery stalks, medium dice 1/2 medium yellow onion, medium dice 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs (optional) 1 bay leaf (optional) 1 Ham (about 1 pound), cubed 4 cups low-sodium... more
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Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
March 17th, 2014, 7:33pm
Cream of Carrot Soup
November 26th, 2013, 2:31pm1/4 cup butter 4 cups carrots peeled and chopped 1 large potato peeled and cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups (1 box) chicken broth 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup heavy cream salt, pepper, curry powder to taste Saute vegetables in butter for 5 minutes to soften, add broth and cream. Bring to a boil,... more
Roasted Tomato Soup with Toasted Garlic Cheese Bread
November 7th, 2013, 6:40pmolive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped or grated a few garlic cloves, crushed lots of roasted plum tomatoes (about a dozen) a can of fire-roasted or diced tomatoes 1 L chicken or veggie stock a splash of cream salt and pepper to taste Toasted Cheese: crusty bread, thickly sliced garlic butter sharp... more
Apple Broccoli Soup
October 23rd, 2013, 11:39pm1 medium onion 1 full head of broccoli (cut into small/medium pieces, stems and florets) 1 medium apple 3-4 tbls butter 4 cups chicken stock Sour cream to garnish if desired 1. Cut onion into rings or half rings and saute in a large pot with butter until soft and translucent. 2. Add the apple... more
Hearty Vegetable Soup
October 22nd, 2013, 3:17pm3 Large carrots 3 Large celery stalks 1 medium onion Crushed Garlic Green beans Pees 1/3 Head of Cabbage 2 boxes low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 3 cups bowtie pasta OR you can substitute the pasta with cubed potatoes! Slice or cube your vegetables. Saute garlic and veggies for 5 minutes, add broth... more
Roasted Squash & Apple Soup
July 3rd, 2013, 4:00pm1 large (2-1/2 lbs) butternut squash peeled, seeded & cut into 2″ pieces 2 med yellow onions peeled & quartered 3 cloves of garlic peeled 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored & quartered 2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil salt & pepper, (chili powder optional) 4 cups of vegetable... more
French Onion Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:17pm1/4 cup butter4 pounds onions (sliced)1/4 cup flour1 cup red wine (or beef or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)3 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)2 cloves garlic (chopped)1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)2 bay leavessalt & pepper to taste4 1/2 inch thick slices of day old bread (toasted)1... more
Spicy Squash, Apple and Coconut Soup
June 19th, 2013, 11:16pm2 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
One 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
