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Papa al Pomodoro

Papa al Pomodoro

3 T. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus some for drizzling

4-6 garlic cloves, chopped

1 medium to large onion, finely chopped

1 15oz can petite diced tomatoes

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 quart chicken stock or broth

4 C. chopped or torn stale bread (about 1/2 pound)

2 15oz cans small white beans, such as Goya brand (smaller than cannellini beans)

1/2 C. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to pass at the table

10 fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)

 

Heat a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the 3 T. EVOO, the garlic and three fourths of the onions. Cook 7-8 minutes, then add the diced and crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add the stock and raise the heat to make the soup bubble. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the bread and beans. Stir the soup as it simmers until it thickens to stew-like consistency. A wooden spoon should be able to stand upright in the pot. Turn off the heat, adjust the seasonings and ladle the soup into shallow bowls. Top with grated cheese, an additional drizzle of EVOO, a spoonful of the remaining finely chopped raw onions, and torn basil. The basil, and only the basil, is optional.

 

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Cheese Enchilada Chowder

Cheese Enchilada Chowder

cheese enchilada chowder

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 C. chopped onion

1/2 C. chopped yellow, green or red sweet pepper

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped

1 19-ounce can enchilada sauce

1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

2 C. milk

1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

1 C. shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Dairy sour cream (optional)

Guacamole (optional)

Tortilla chips, coarsely broken (optional)

In a 3-1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker combine black beans, tomatoes, frozen corn, onion, sweet pepper, and jalapeño pepper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together enchilada sauce and soup. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Pour sauce mixture over ingredients in cooker.  Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese until melted. Ladle into bowls. If desired, top each serving with sour cream, guacamole and tortilla chips.

 

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 374

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Fast Pea Soup

Fast Pea Soup

1 10 oz. package frozen peas

2 green onions, chopped

2 C. low-fat reduced sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp. dill weed

8 oz. plain lowfat yogurt

 

Combine peas, onions, 1/4 C. of the chicken broth and dill in microwave safe dish.  Cover and cook on high till peas are extremely tender (8-10 minutes).  Cool, then add the rest of the chicken broth.  Pour half of the pea mixture into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.  Transfer to another container and process the rest.  Cover the pea mixture and chill until serving time.

 

With a wire whisk, blend in 8 oz. of yogurt.  Garnish each serving bowl with an extra dollop of yogurt, if desired.

 

Fat Smash Baked Bean and Chicken Stew

Fat Smash Baked Bean and Chicken Stew

4 oz. Roasted Skinless Chicken Breasts

2 oz. Bush’s Best Homestyle Baked Beans

2 oz. S&W Butter Beans

2 oz. Progresso Dark Red Kidney Beans

1/4 C. chopped White Onion

2-2/3 tsp. Del Monte Ketchup

2 tsp. Country Dijon Mustard

2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. B&G Dark Molasses

1 tsp. Brown Sugar

 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in an oven safe casserole dish. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Bake, uncovered, for 55 to 60 minutes.

Fat Smash Turkey Kielbasa Stew

Fat Smash Turkey Kielbasa Stew

1/4 lb. Oscar Mayer Louis Rich Turkey Kielbasa

1 tsp. Shredded Swiss Cheese

3/8 Medium Apple

2 White Onion Rings

1/3 lb. Red Potatoes

1/4 lb. Sauerkraut

1/4 C. Chicken Stock

1 pinch Ground Caraway Seeds

 

Place half the sliced Kielbasa in a crockpot and top with sauerkraut. Cover with remaining sliced kielbasa, cored apple rings and onion rings. Top with quartered potatoes. Add chicken stock and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Cover and cook on high heat 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Serve sprinkled with shredded swiss cheese.

Fat Smash Carrot Soup

Fat Smash Carrot Soup

1 tsp. Butter

10 Carrots, chopped

1 small Onion, chopped

5 C. Vegetable or Beef Broth

3 tsp. Curry Powder

1/4 C. Brown Rice

1 tsp. minced Ginger

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

Parsley Sprig, Bay Leaves, Salt and Pepper

 

Melt butter in medium skillet. Add carrots and onion and sauté until soft, approximately 10-15 minutes. Next add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Remove parsley and bay leaves; pour mixture into blender (in batches) and puree. Serve hot or cold. 4 servings

Fat Smash Seafood Gumbo with Brown Rice

Fat Smash Seafood Gumbo with Brown Rice

1 lb raw seafood, in any combination of fish or shrimp

1⁄3 C. whole wheat flour

1⁄3 C. olive oil

1 C. onion

3 cloves garlic

1 C. celery

1 C. green pepper

3 T. file powder

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 1⁄2 quarts vegetable stock

1 1⁄2 C. okra

1 C. tomatoes

1 T. each fresh oregano, basil ,thyme

1⁄2 lb seafood sausage, cooked and sliced (optional) – available at specialty markets

Salt and pepper to taste

8 oz brown rice

1 quart water

Salt to taste

 

Heat olive oil over medium-low heat and add flour. Stir into a paste and cook for several minutes until a rich nutty brown. This mixture is called a “roux.” Add diced onion, garlic, celery and green pepper to roux and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Roux will cling to vegetables. Add seafood and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add file powder and cayenne powder. Add chicken stock and bring mixture to a simmer for ten minutes, stirring constantly. Add okra and tomatoes (and sausage if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt. To make brown rice, bring rice, 1 quart of water, and salt to boil in an uncovered pot. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes.

Fat Smash Hearty Black Bean Soup

Fat Smash Hearty Black Bean Soup

1 lb. black beans (soaked in water overnight or for at least 6 hours)

2 medium onions, chopped

2 small carrots, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. soy sauce

1 T. fresh lemon juice

 

Drain the beans. Put them in a large pot and add water to cover. Simmer beans until they are soft, about 1 1/2 hours. Sauté’ onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, and soy sauce. Cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables to the beans. Cook for another 30 minutes. Add more water if necessary. Just before serving, add the lemon juice.

Fat Smash Greek Vegetable Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Fat Smash Greek Vegetable Stew with Garbanzo Beans

1 tsp. Olive Oil

2 C. diced Onion

1 1/2 C. diced Green Bell Pepper

2 C. sliced Mushrooms

2 C. sliced Artichoke Hearts

1 tsp. Cumin

1 pinch Cinnamon

2 tsp. Minced Garlic

1 1/2 qt. Vegetable Stock

3 C. Roma Tomatoes, chopped

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 C. cooked (or rinsed canned) Garbanzo Beans

1 tsp. Lemon Juice

1/3 C. Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced

1 tsp. minced fresh Oregano

2 tsp. minced Mint

2 tsp. minced Dill

1/2 C. crumbled Feta Cheese

 

In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat and add onion, pepper, mushrooms, artichokes, cumin and cinnamon. Cook until golden brown, approximately five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and stir. Cook for 30 seconds just until the aromas are released. Add stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and garbanzo beans and simmer an additional five minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, olives and herbs and serve in bowls garnished with crumbled feta.

Aria’s Creamless Mushroom Soup

Aria’s Creamless Mushroom Soup

 

2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion, peeled and diced

1 celery root, peeled and diced

1 leek, white part only, washed well and diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb. shiitake, chanterelle, porcini and/or morel mushrooms

1/2 to 1 tsp. kosher salt

1 quart chicken stock

Kosher salt and pepper

 

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent; do not brown. Add celery root and leek; continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, season with 1/2 tsp. (or to taste) salt and cook until liquid released from mushrooms has almost evaporated. Add enough chicken stock to cover 1 inch above mushrooms. Simmer gently for 30 minutes.  Place all ingredients in a blender and carefully blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Andrea’s Alphabet Soup

Andrea’s Alphabet Soup

 

2 tsp. olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 garlic clove, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 C. carrots, diced

2 14-oz. cans tomatoes, peeled with liquid

1 pint tomato juice

kosher salt and pepper

3 oz. alphabet pasta

10 oz. box frozen petit peas, or 1 C. frozen edamame (out of the pod)

 

Chop onion, garlic and celery. Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onion, garlic and celery over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft and transparent but not browned. Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Chop carrots and add them, tomato juice and seasoning. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. In a hand blender or food processor, blend a third of soup until smooth, then return it to pan. Heat to boiling, then add pasta and cook over medium heat for another 10 minutes, until pasta is cooked. During last three minutes of cooking, add frozen peas or edamame.

An Optimist’s Turkey Stew

An Optimist’s Turkey Stew

 

2 C. diced carrots

2 C. thinly sliced celery

2 C. diced onions

4 C. diced potatoes

4 C. chopped leftover roasted turkey

2 C. water

1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 soup can chicken broth

2 or 3 bay leaves

1 C. baby green peas

1 C. corn

Salt and pepper to taste

A dash of nutmeg, optional

A dash of Tabasco, optional

Large Kaiser or Sourdough rolls

 

In a large saucepan of Dutch oven, heat 1 T. oil and 1/2 T. butter, or spray generously with nonstick cooking spray. Add carrots, celery, and onions and sauté until tender. Add potatoes and water, bring to a simmer and cook just until potatoes are crisp tender.  Add turkey, milk, soup, chicken broth, bay leaves and cook until mixture is hot and all vegetables are tender. Gently stir in peas and corn, season with salt, pepper, add nutmeg, if desired. Simmer for a few minutes, 5 to 10 minutes. Cut off the top of rolls, hollow out the inside, making a bread bowl. Press inside of bread rolls with your finger tips, place rolls and their tops on a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, just until a little crusty and golden. Ladle stew into bread bowl and garnish with thyme sprigs or sage leaves. Serve with roll tops.

Al the ‘Soup Nazi’ Seafood Bisque

Al the ‘Soup Nazi’ Seafood Bisque

 

2 C. dry White Wine

1 Bay leaf

1 Onion, roughly chopped

1 clove Garlic

2 ribs Celery

1 Lobster (1 to 1 1/2 lbs.)

12 medium Shrimp, in the shell

24 mussels, well scrubbed

12 Sea Scallops

4 C. Heavy Whipping Cream

1 C. Milk

1 tsp. dried Thyme

1 T. minced fresh Parsley

1/4 tsp. dried Rosemary

1 C. fresh Spinach, well rinsed and washed

1/2 C. grated Carrot

1/2 tsp. fresh Lemon Juice

 

Combine white wine, bay leaf, onion, garlic, and celery in a noncreative large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add the lobster; cover the pot and steam for 10 minutes. Remove the lobster. Add the Shrimp, cover the pot, and steam for 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp with tongs. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam until they open, about 5 minutes. Remove the mussels with tongs, extract the meat and discard the shells. Discard any (mussels sic) that do not open. Add 2 C. water to the liquid in the pot, bring to a boil and then add the scallops. Cover the pot and steam for 3 minutes. Remove the scallops with the tongs. Extract the lobster meat, reserving the shells. Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells. Chop the meat into bite-size pieces, cover and set aside. Return the seafood shells to the pot of broth and add 2 C. water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the broth, and return it to the pan. Bring the broth to a simmer over low heat. Add the cream, milk, thyme, parsley, and rosemary and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the lobster, shrimp, mussels, and scallops, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, carrots, and simmer for another 2 minutes to just wilt the spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the lemon juice.

After Five Bean Soup

After Five Bean Soup

 

2 T. butter

1/2 C. diced onion

1/4 C. diced carrots

2 diced zucchini

1 can (16-ounce) spicy pinto beans

1 can (16-ounce) refried beans

1 very small seeded and diced Anaheim pepper

1 (14-1/2-ounce) chicken broth

1 whole chicken breast, cooked and diced

Cilantro and chopped chives

Salsa and avocados

Cheddar cheese and sour cream

Fritos or Doritos

 

Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and zucchini and sauté until tender (6 to 8 minutes). Add beans, broth, and chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with choice of toppings.

Acorn Squash, Pear and Adzuki Soup with Sautéed Shiitakes

Acorn Squash, Pear and Adzuki Soup with Sautéed Shiitakes

2 T. peanut oil

1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4 inch thin slices

1 red pepper, cut into 1/4 inch thin slices

2 tsp. minced ginger

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice

2 acorn squashes, seeded, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks

2 firm bosc pears, peeled, seeds removed and sliced into thin slices (roughly one inch long)

4 C. vegetable broth

15 oz can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed (about a C. and a half)

1 T. fresh lime juice

4 oz fresh shiitakes, sliced in half (about a C. and a half)

2 tsp. peanut oil

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

1 T. soy sauce

 

Preheat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and sauté the onions and peppers for about 10 minutes, or until onions just begin to brown. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté a minute more. Add the salt, Chinese five spice, acorn squash and pear and cook for another minute, stirring often. Add the vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, set the heat to medium-low to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Puree half the soup by transferring half the soup to a food processor or blender and then back into the rest of the soup. Add the adzuki beans and lime. Cover and simmer on low, just until the beans are heated through. While the soup is heating, prepare the mushrooms. Preheat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Add the oils and sauté the mushrooms for about 7 minutes, until they are soft. Add the soy sauce and stir constantly until the soy sauce is absorbed (about 1 minute). Ladle soup into bowls and top with sautéed mushrooms.

About 15-minute Soup with Spinach, Artichokes and Tortellini

About 15-minute Soup with Spinach, Artichokes and Tortellini

2 T. extra-virgin olive oil (or EVOO, to Ray fans)

6 cremini (baby portobello) or white mushrooms, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

6 C. chicken stock or broth

1 12- to 16-oz. package fresh refrigerated tortellini, any variety

1 lb. fresh triple-washed spinach, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese

Crusty bread, to pass at the table

 

Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO, mushrooms and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, add the artichokes and stock, raise the heat and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini to the pot and return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the tortellini floats and is cooked through. Fold in the spinach until it has all wilted into the soup. Turn off the heat and serve the soup. Top shallow bowls of soup with cheese and pass bread at the table.

Abalone Chowder

Abalone Chowder

2 abalone, cleaned and pounded

2 lb. fish (any white fish)

6-7 medium new/red potatoes, chopped

1leek

1/2 head white cabbage, chopped

3-4 carrots, chopped

1 to 2 quarts half and half

1/2 to 1 gallon 2% milk

1 lb. mushrooms, sliced

5-6 cloves garlic, chopped

 

Sauté abalone in garlic and butter, and chop into bite sized chunks. Sauté mushrooms in butter. Put aside half of fish and abalone and throw everything else into a large pot. Add half and half and enough 2% milk to cover 3/4 of the stuff. Add pepper. Simmer until the potatoes are nearly done, stirring often. Add remaining fish and abalone; simmer until potatoes are completely done.

 

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60 Minute Oven Sirloin Steak Stew

60 Minute Oven Sirloin Steak Stew

1 lb sirloin steak cut in strips

4 small new potatoes cut in 1/4-inch wedges

1/2 lb frozen green bean, French cut, thawed

6 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 small yellow onion cut in small wedges

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup flour

1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick broiled steak seasoning or McCormick’s Season All

1/2 teaspoon McCormick thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon McCormick black pepper

 

Combine first five ingredients in metal 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients with a whisk. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cover baking pan with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 40 minutes. Carefully uncover and stir meat and vegetables. Cover and bake an additional 20 minutes.  Uncover and stir stew before serving.

15-Minute Tomato and Bean Stoup

15-Minute Tomato and Bean Stoup

2 T. extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 small zucchini, sliced

2 C. vegetable or chicken stock or broth

1 15oz can diced tomatoes

1 15oz can tomato sauce

1 10oz box frozen cut green beans

1 10oz box frozen cut yellow beans

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 C. fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese

Crusty bread

 

Add the EVOO to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stir, then add the onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook 10 minutes, then add the stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans. Bring the stoup up to a bubble and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and wilt the basil into the stoup. Ladle up the stoup and serve with the grated cheese and crusty bread.

10 Minute Tuscan Tomato Soup

10 Minute Tuscan Tomato Soup

 

1 jar (24 to 26 oz) marinara sauce

1 can (19 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed

1 jar (7 oz) roasted red peppers

2 T.  extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 3/4 C. chicken broth

1/4 C. thin strips fresh basil leaves

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

Put sauce, beans, peppers, oil and garlic in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan along with the broth. Stirring often, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Spoon into bowls; grind pepper on top.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 296

Fat: 14g

Fiber: 9g

 

 

Parmesan Toasts:   Heat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place 12 thin slices French bread on foil; sprinkle each slice with 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes until lightly toasted.

Beef and Roasted Root Stew with Black Butte Porter

Beef and Roasted Root Stew with Black Butte Porter

Beef and Roasted Root Stew with Black Butte Porter (PNW)

1 ½ T. flour

4 C. beef stock

2 lb. beef stew meat

1 C. Deschuetes Black Butte porter beer

3 garlic cloves

2 shallots, sliced

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

1 C. sliced mushrooms

2 celery stalks, diced

2 T. tomato paste

1 T. Balsamic Vinegar

3 sprigs fresh thyme

 

In a small bowl, mix flour with beef stock until smooth. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours. Once complete, remove thyme sprigs, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chestnut Soup with Bacon & Kale

Chestnut Soup with Bacon & Kale

Chestnut Soup with Bacon & Kale

1 small onion

2 medium garlic cloves

1 medium fresh carrot

9 oz potatoes (250 g)

9 oz cooked chestnuts (250 g)

3 C. chicken or vegetable stock (720 ml), warm

a handful fresh kale sliced

4 thin slices salted bacon

olive oil

pepper

salt

 

Peel, trim and clean the onion, carrot, and garlic cloves. Chop them up finely and add them together with a good splash of olive oil to a large pan. My super creamy chestnut soup: a sweet and velvety soup topped with crunchy salted bacon and crisp stir-fried kale… Lovely! Place the vegetables over medium heat and gently fry them for 5 minutes. Stir regularly. In the meantime, peel and chop the potatoes. Add them together with the chestnuts and warm stock to the pan. Season with a little pepper and salt. My super creamy chestnut soup: a sweet and velvety soup topped with crunchy salted bacon and crisp stir-fried kale. Bring it all to a rolling boil and then turn the heat low. Then simmer the soup for 25 minutes until all the ingredients are tender. In the meantime, grill the bacon until crispy. My super creamy chestnut soup: a sweet and velvety soup topped with crunchy salted bacon and crisp stir-fried kale. In a large non-stick pan add another drop of olive oil and quickly stir fry the sliced kale for 2 minutes. My super creamy chestnut soup: a sweet and velvety soup topped with crunchy salted bacon and crisp stir-fried kale. Take the pan off the heat and let the kale cool down again. Blend or mix the soup into a velvety mixture. My super creamy chestnut soup: a sweet and velvety soup topped with crunchy salted bacon and crisp stir-fried kale. Check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Scoop the soup into bowls. Garnish with the crumbled grilled bacon and the stir-fried kale.

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

3 cups chicken broth

3/4 cups minced yellow onion

4 cups broccoli florets

1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots

1 tsp minced garlic, dried

salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 cup mild cheddar cheese

2 T. cornstarch

1/4 cup water

 

Add the chicken broth, onion, broccoli, carrots, garlic, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot. Cook on Manual (or pressure cook) HIGH for 2 minutes. Allow for a 3 minute NPR before releasing the pressure manually. Remove lid and stir in the heavy cream. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté LOW and heat until it almost begins to simmer. Turn the Instant Pot off. Once heated, gradually stir in the parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and water. Slowly add it to the soup until it thickens to your liking. Serve hot!

Japanese Miso-Shiitake Soup

Japanese Miso-Shiitake Soup

Japanese Miso-Shiitake Soup

 

3 cups (225 g) shiitake mushrooms

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

½ cup (120 ml) olive oil

3 Tablespoons miso

1 piece (5 g) fresh ginger root

1 garlic clove

3 cups (720 ml) water

1 green onion, diced

 

Marinate mushrooms in soy sauce and 3 Tablespoons olive oil. Set aside to marinate. Place miso, remaining olive oil, ginger, garlic, and water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 30 seconds. To serve, pour soup base into four bowls. Top each with marinated mushrooms and chopped green onion. Notes: Soup base with toppings will keep for one day. Soup base will keep for four days, and toppings will keep for two days in the fridge when stored separately. This recipe can be reduced by half and made in smaller containers.

Harvest Cheddar Soup

Harvest Cheddar Soup

Harvest Cheddar Soup

2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth

2 Tablespoons white wine

¼ (40 g) onion

½ (50 g) celery stalk

2 (400 g) granny smith apples

1 (285 g) russet potato

â…› teaspoon dried thyme

â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg

â…› teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup (115 g) cheddar cheese, shredded

 

Place chicken broth, wine, onion, celery, apples, potatoes, thyme, nutmeg, pepper, and salt into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Hot Soups program or Variable speed 1. Start the machine slowly increase to its highest speed and blend for 5:45 or allow machine to complete programmed Hot Soups program. Once you have turned off the machine or the Hot Soups program has come to a stop, Select Variable 1. Start the machine and slowly increase speed to Variable 6 and remove the lid plug. Drop in cheese through the lid plug opening. Blend an additional 10 seconds. Notes: Garnish with sour cream and diced apples. This recipe can be reduced by half and made in smaller containers. Soup may vary in color depending on the types of apples and cheese that you use. Season soups to your liking a little salt and pepper can go along way or spice it up with a little jalapeno! Potatoes should be baked, veggies are raw. By cooking all ingredients beforehand, you will get a sweeter soup. This soup is an apple forward soup with rich sweetness for a heartier flavor use 1 apple and then season to taste at the end with more spices, herbs, and cheese to make it to your liking.

Chicken Long Rice

Chicken Long Rice

Chicken Long Rice

 

1 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

12 C. chicken broth

5 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed

One 5-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly julienned

1 1/2 tsp. Hawaiian salt (‘alaea)

One 5.3-ounce package bean thread noodles

6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped

 

Place the chicken, broth, garlic, three-quarters of the ginger, and the salt into a large pot. Bring everything to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Skim off the surface of the broth periodically while simmering. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth and place on a plate to cool slightly. Continue simmering the broth while the chicken cools. Meanwhile, place the bean thread noodles in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 30 minutes to hydrate and soften the noodles; drain the water from the bowl and cut the soaked noodles in half or thirds with a pair of kitchen shears. When the chicken is cool enough to touch, remove the skin and bones and cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Add the meat back to the broth, along with half of the green onions, and continue to simmer. Skim any scum that may form. Add the hydrated bean thread noodles to the broth and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the noodles are clear, plumped, and tender. Garnish with the remaining julienned ginger and chopped green onions and serve hot.

Shrimp Chowder

Shrimp Chowder

Shrimp Chowder

 

3 Tablespoons light butter spread

1 stalk celery, diced

½ small onion, peeled, halved

1  carrot, halved

1 pinch marjoram

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 cups chicken stock

8 ounces shrimp, uncooked

1 cup milk

 

Place butter, celery, onion, carrot, marjoram, nutmeg, lemon juice, and chicken broth into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4. Blend for 10 seconds. Pour into a 4-liter pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink. Add milk and maintain temperature. Serve immediately.

 

Serving Size: 1 C.

Calories: 140

Fat: 7g

Fiber: 1g

 Vitamix Pizza Soup

 Vitamix Pizza Soup

Vitamix Pizza Soup

1 garlic clove

½ cup (80 g) onion, peeled, diced

4 (40 g) mushrooms, sliced

½ cup (75 g) green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, diced

1 Tablespoon olive oil

8 slices (16 g) pepperoni

1½ ounce italian sausage, cooked, drained, broken into small pieces

1½ cup (360 ml) water, or vegetable stock

3 Roma tomatoes, diced

2½ Tablespoon (45 ml) tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

¾ teaspoon salt

½ cup (55 g) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 Tablespoons (10 g) grated Parmesan cheese

 

Sauté garlic, onion, mushrooms, green pepper, and one Roma tomato in the olive oil until tender. Mix pepperoni and cooked sausage together in a small bowl. Set aside. Place water, half of the sautéed vegetable mixture, 2 tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 1-3 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Reduce speed to Variable 2 and remove the lid plug. Add remaining half of sautéed vegetables, meat mixture, and cheeses through the lid plug opening. Blend for an additional 5-10 seconds.

French Market Soup Mix

French Market Soup Mix

1 pound dried black beans

1 pound dried great Northern beans

1 pound dried navy beans

1 pound dried pinto beans

1 pound dried red beans

1 pound dried black-eye peas

1 pound dried green split peas

1 pound dried yellow split peas

1 pound dried lentils

1 pound dried baby limas

1 pound dried large limas

1 pound barley pearls

Combine all ingredients into a very large bowl. Divide mixture evenly into 13 (2 cup) containers, and enclose recipe for French Market Soup. Yield: 26 cups mix

French Market Soup

 

1 (2 cup) package French Market Soup Mix
2 quarts water
1 large ham hock
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

3 T. lemon juice

1 chile pepper, coarsely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Sort and wash soup mix; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above soup mix; let soak 8 hours. Drain soup mix, and return to pan; add 2 quarts water and ham hock. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, 30 minutes. Remove ham hock; remove meat from bone. Chop meat, and return to soup. Stir in salt and pepper. Yield: 3 quarts.

ASIAN CHICKEN BONE BROTH

ASIAN CHICKEN BONE BROTH

ASIAN CHICKEN BONE BROTH

4 C. (1 quart) Chicken Bone Broth

3″ length of lemongrass, cut into 1″ pieces

1 small clove garlic, smashed

One handful of shitake mushrooms, sliced

2 scallions, white and green parts, cut into ¥2” pieces

Celtic or pink Himalayan salt

Ground black pepper

2 T. coarsely chopped cilantro leaves

 

Heat the broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, garlic, mushrooms, and scallions. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so the broth barely simmers for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the lemongrass and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the cilantro.

Eastern European Beef Bone Broth

Eastern European Beef Bone Broth

Eastern European Beef Bone Broth

 

4 C. (1 quart) Beef Bone Broth

1 small clove garlic, smashed

Large handful of shredded cabbage

1 rib celery, diced

1 bay leaf

1 tsp. dried dill

1 peppercorn

Celtic or pink Himalayan salt

 

Heat the broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cabbage, celery, bay leaf, dill, and peppercorn. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so the broth barely simmers for 5 to 10 minutes, just until the vegetables are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaf, garlic, and peppercorn. Season with salt and serve.

Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

2-3 lb. whole chicken or whole rotisserie chicken

1 onion sliced in half

1 garlic head top removed

2 tsp. peppercorns

2 tsp. turmeric

2 bay leaves

salt & pepper to taste

 

Before making chicken broth in instant pot, I like to soak my chicken in cold salted water for about 1 hour or overnight (100% optional). Place chicken into the instant pot. Add 1 sliced onion, 1 whole garlic head, 2 tsp. of peppercorns, 2 tsp. turmeric, 2 bay leaves, salt & pepper. Pour water until water reaches the MAX line. Cover the lid and place the vent valve to ‘Sealing’. Push the soup/broth setting for 60 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 15 minutes (let the instant pot stand untouched for 15 minutes). Release pressure. Pour the broth thru cheese cloth into the jars or freezer safe containers. Enjoy!

Parmesan Puffs

Parmesan Puffs

2 lg. Egg whites
1 C. Freshly grated Parmesan
A Pinch Cayenne
Vegetable Oil for deep-frying

Put whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. With an electric mixer beat whites until they hold stiff peaks and with a metal spoon thoroughly fold in Parmesan and cayenne. Roll mixture into about twenty 3/4-inch balls. In a 3-quart heavy kettle heat 1 inch oil to 375° F. Working in batches, fry balls, turning them, until golden, about 2 minutes, transferring to paper towels to drain. Serve Parmesan puffs warm as an accompaniment to soup or as an hors d’oeuvre.

Prickly Situation- Forager’s Soup with Nettles and Ramps

Prickly Situation- Forager’s Soup with Nettles and Ramps

Prickly Situation- Forager’s Soup with Nettles and Ramps

 

8 ounces stinging nettles

2 tablespoons butter

2 young leeks, white and green parts only, thinly sliced

1 bunch ramps

1 (12-ounce) russet potato, peeled and thinly sliced

4 cups mild vegetable or chicken stock

2 cups warm water

Salt and pepper

2 ounces Spanish chorizo, diced

 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Wear gloves and use tongs to transfer the nettles to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the nettles are wilted and tender, 4 minutes. Drain. Use sharp little scissors to clip off the nettles largest stems, discard.  Rinse the ramps well, trim off root end and discard. Thinly slice the bulb end. Roughly chop the green part of the ramps and set aside with the nettles.  In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and white part of the ramps and sauté until they are translucent, 5 minutes. Add the nettles, green ramp leaves, potato, stock, and water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the potato is fall-apart tender, 15-20 minutes. Do not overcook or the greens will go drab. Puree the soup, season with salt and pepper. In a small sauté pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until it has rendered all its fat and is slightly crispy. Drizzle the chorizo and fat over bowls of the soup.

Spring Pea Soup with Nettle-Sorrel Pesto and Pea Vines

Spring Pea Soup with Nettle-Sorrel Pesto and Pea Vines

Spring Pea Soup with Nettle-Sorrel Pesto and Pea Vines

2 T. EVOO

2 large shallots, thinly sliced

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Kosher salt

1 pound fresh shelled English peas (from 3 pounds pea pods)

1/4 cup heavy cream

12 small pea vines, torn

1/4 cup Nettle-Sorrel Pesto

 

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. When hot, add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, season with salt, and bring to a simmer. Add the peas and the cream and return to a strong simmer. Cook until the peas are tender but still bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, then purée until extremely smooth. Season to taste with additional salt, if necessary. Ladle the soup immediately into bowls and garnish each bowl with a little tangle of pea vines and a dollop of the pesto.

Beer Braised Beef

Beer Braised Beef

3 to 4 lb. stew beef

1/2 C. flour

1 T. salt

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. pepper

12 small white onions, peeled

4 strips bacon, diced

16 oz. sliced mushrooms

1 can (12 oz. or 1 1/2 C. s) beer

1 tsp.  sugar

1 T. vinegar

1/2 tsp.  dried leaf thyme, crushed

1 small bay leaf

 

Combine flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a large shallow bowl or food storage bag. Toss beef cubes in flour mixture to coat thoroughly. Place onions, bacon and about half of the mushrooms in Crockpot. Add beef and remaining mushrooms. Combine beer, sugar, vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf; pour over beef. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Serve beef with noodles or rice.  If desired, make a gravy from juices. Strain cooking liquids into a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly. Combine 2 T. of flour with about 3 to 4 T. of water to make a smooth paste. Pour into beef juice mixture and simmer until thickened.

 

Bacon and Clam Chowder

Bacon and Clam Chowder

4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped

2 large red or yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

3 oz. Canadian bacon, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

3 C. chicken broth

12 oz. new potatoes cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 C. dry white wine (optional) 1 1/2 C. water 12 littleneck clams, well scrubbed

 

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, bell peppers, and black pepper. Stir well, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.  Stir in the Canadian bacon, garlic, and thyme; increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until all the juices have evaporated.  Add the broth and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and wine (if using), cover, and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Bring the water to a boil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add the clams; reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the clams open. With tongs, transfer the clams to a bowl, discarding those that haven’t opened. Line a fine-mesh strainer with damp paper towels. To remove any sand, pour the clam broth through the strainer into a glass measure. Add the broth to the soup. Reheat if necessary. Remove the clams from their shells and chop coarsely. Add the clams to the soup; reheat briefly, then ladle into bowls.

 

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Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo

Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo

Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Chorizo

1 T. cooking oil

4 oz. dry (Spanish) chorizo

1 yellow onion

3 cloves garlic

2 cups dry pinto beans

2 bay leaves

freshly cracked pepper

3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

15 oz. can diced tomatoes

 

Dice the chorizo, then add it to the instant pot along with the cooking oil. Press the Sauté button, then the Adjust button to select the “less” temperature setting. Sauté the chorizo in the oil, without a lid, until it becomes slightly crispy on the edges. While the chorizo is sautéing, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Once the chorizo is crispy, add the onion and garlic and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent. Add the beans, bay leaves, and pepper to the pot and wait a moment to let the beans absorb some of the heat and prevent the broth from splattering when it hits the hot pot.  Add the broth to the pot, stir briefly to combine, then place the lid on the Instant Pot. Close the steam valve, press the Manual button, select high pressure (if not selected automatically), then press the + button to increase the time to 35 minutes. Allow the beans to cook through the 35 minute cycle, then let the pressure release naturally (you’ll know the pressure has released when the silver float valve has fallen back down and is no longer flush with the top of the lid).  Once the pressure has released, open the steam valve, and then remove the lid. Discard the bay leaf. Add the canned diced tomatoes with all their juices, then stir to combine.

Press the cancel button to cancel the “keep warm” function, then press the Sauté button and use the Adjust button to select the “normal” heat level. Let the mixture simmer, stirring often, until the beans are very tender and the liquid has thickened. Serve the beans with tortillas, tortilla chips, or over a bowl of rice, and with optional toppings like cheese, cilantro, green onions, or finely diced red onion.

LTS Cream of Anything Soup Mix

LTS Cream of Anything Soup Mix

LTS Cream of Anything Soup Mix

 

2 C. non-fat dried milk powder

1 1/2 C. cornstarch

1/2 C. chicken, beef, or veggie bouillon

1/2 C. dried minced onions

2 tsp. dried basil

2 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. dried parsley

1 to 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper

 

Mix together in a large bowl.  Pour into lidded container.  For the equivalent of one can of condensed cream soup, mix 1/3 C. mix with 1 1/4 C. cold water.  Cook until thickened.  Add additional ingredients as desired. For cream of mushroom, add 1/4 C. chopped fresh, canned or freeze dried mushrooms. For cream of celery, add 1/4 C. of freeze dried celery, etc.

Chickpea and Cilantro Soup

Chickpea and Cilantro Soup

Chickpea and Cilantro Soup

 

4 medium zucchini

2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

3 medium yellow onions

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup dried bricchetti or other small pasta

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained

1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

1 to 2 teaspoons harissa (depending on desired heat)

 

Dice 4 zucchini and 2 potatoes and place together in a bowl. Dice 3 onions. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Add the potatoes, zucchini, and canned tomatoes and their juices. Add enough water to just cover (4 to 5 cups), season with kosher salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the vegetables are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a medium saucepan of salted water according to package directions, then drain. Drain the can of chickpeas and coarsely chop the bunch of cilantro. Add the harissa to the soup. Blend directly in the pot with an immersion blender until smooth or transfer to a blender and blend in batches. Return the soup to the pot if needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. With the soup on low heat, stir in the chickpeas, cooked pasta, and a generous handful (emphasis on generous) of chopped cilantro. Serve topped with more chopped cilantro.