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Cheesy Green Mish-Mash Soup

Cheesy Green Mish-Mash Soup

Cheesy Green Mish-Mash Soup

1 onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 T. coconut oil, ghee or butter

6 C. roughly chopped green vegetables

4 C. vegetable stock or basic chicken stock

1 C. of rocket/arugula or watercress

1 C. roughly chopped coriander, basil or flat leaf parsley leaves

pinch of salt

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 C. crumbed sharp cheddar

 

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the coconut oil. Add the green vegetables and stir for a minute, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the rocket, herbs and salt. Turn off the heat and puree until smooth using a blender, or transfer to a blender and pulse. Whisk in the lemon juice and stir through the cheese. Serve hot.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

1 medium onion, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 small celery, chopped

2 C. green or brown lentils, rinsed & drained (uncooked).  Red Lentils OK, but reduce cooking time by 14 minutes.

28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes, low sodium

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. salt

Ground black pepper, to taste

2 bay leaves

2 bouillon cubes + 10 C. water or 10 C. veggie stock, low sodium

11 oz box of spinach or kale

1 large garlic clove, grated

Parmesan cheese, for serving

 

In Instant Pot, add onion, carrot, celery, lentils, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaves and bouillon cubes. Add water enough to fill up to 2/3 full line or approximately 10 cups. Close the lid, set pressure vent to Sealing and press Pressure Cook on High pressure for 18 minutes. Display will say ON, Instant Pot will take about 30 minutes to come to pressure, you will see a bit of steam coming out from a valve, then float valve will rise and countdown from 18 minutes will begin. Lentil soup is ready but your Instant Pot needs to bring pressure down before you can open it, which will be indicated by a dropped down float valve. You can let it do it on its own which will take less than an hour – Natural Release. OR you can do Quick Release by turning pressure valve to Venting position, which takes 3-4 minutes. I recommend doing so outside to avoid the mess and smell. Open the lid, add spinach and garlic, stir and serve hot garnished with Parmesan cheese.  Make Ahead: Refrigerate chopped veggies with spices in an airtight container for up to 3 days and mix with the rest when ready to cook.

 

Freezer Meal: Add all ingredients in the order listed in the recipe minus water, spinach and garlic and freeze uncooked in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Cook from frozen with 10 or 14 C. of water for 20 minutes. Do quick release, then add spinach and garlic.

Red Lobster Clam Chowder

Red Lobster Clam Chowder

Red Lobster Clam Chowder

1 quart clam juice

1 C. nonfat dry milk powder

1 3/4 C. chicken broth

2/3 C. all-purpose flour

2 stalks celery chopped fine

1 T. minced dry onion

10 oz. can clams drained

1 pinch parsley flakes

2 medium baked potatoes – peeled and crumbled

Salt and pepper to taste

 

In blender, puree clam juice, broth, milk powder, and flour. Pour into 21/2 quart saucepan and simmer, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until thick and smooth. Reduce heat to low; stir in celery, onion, clams, parsley, and potatoes. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Dr. Fuhrman’s Famous Anticancer Soup

Dr. Fuhrman’s Famous Anticancer Soup

Dr. Fuhrman’s Famous Anticancer Soup

6-8 medium zucchini

1 1/ cups mixed dry split peas, lentils, and beans

6 cups water

5 pounds carrots or 5-6 cups carrot juice

2 bunches organic celery or 2 cups celery juice

4 medium onions

3 leek stalks, sliced lengthwise to unravel and rinse

2 bunches kale, collards, or other greens, chopped, tough stems and center ribs cut off and discarded

1/2 cup raw cashews

8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, and/or oyster), chopped

2 tablespoons VegiZest or other no-salt seasoning blend

1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash or other no-salt spice blend

 

Place the zucchini, beans, and water in a very large pot over low heat and cover. Juice carrots and celery and add to pot. Blend onions, leeks, and kale in a high-powered blender with some of the soup liquid. Remove the partially cooked zucchini from the pot. Add it and the cashews to the blended onions, leeks, and kale. Blend mix in batches until thick and creamy and return to the pot. Add the seasonings and mix thoroughly. Add the chopped mushrooms and simmer until beans are soft (about one hour). Note: Juice carrots and celery in a juice extractor. Freshly juiced organic carrots maximize the flavor of this soup.

Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Soup

Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Soup

Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Soup

 

In this recipe, pungent tomatoes are balanced by goat cheese for a rich fall soup. Goat cheese can seem pricey because, unlike cows, goats roam instead of graze in one spot. Due to their independent nature, goats can’t be put into factory farms, which are cheap for farmers but hard on the environment. Most goat farms are small, family-run, and often highly sustainable operations. Find out about your local goat farm’s practices and use their cheese in recipes like this, where a little goes a long way.

12 ripe tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped

1 T. honey

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 T. balsamic vinegar

4 T. olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 dried bay leaf

1/4 C. fresh goat cheese

 

Preheat the oven to 42 5 °F. Core and quarter the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds, reserving the seeds and cores for the stock. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the garlic, onion, honey, rosemary, 1 T. of the vinegar, 3 T. of the olive oil, and a dash of salt. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the rosemary and set aside. Combine the tomato scraps, bay leaf, and 1 C. water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Decrease the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain the stock into a bowl and discard the solids. Rinse the pot and return the stock to the pot. Add the roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then decrease the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Let the soup cool for 10 minutes, then pour into a blender. Add the cheese and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the remaining 1 T. olive oil. Season to taste with salt. Garnish the soup with the remaining 1 T. balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of pepper and serve.

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Dandelion Green-Hazelnut Pesto

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Dandelion Green-Hazelnut Pesto

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Dandelion Green-Hazelnut Pesto

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 leeks, cut into rings

1 yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic

2 tb olive oil

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 medium russet potato, diced

3 c vegetable stock

1/2 c unsweetened coconut milk

1 tb dry thyme leaves (or 1 tsp fresh)

1 tsp paprika (optional garnish)

1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional garnish)

 

1/4 C. hazelnuts

1 clove garlic, minced

2 C. dandelion greens

2 T. Parmesan Cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 C. olive oil

 

To make the pesto, place the hazelnuts in a dry skillet and toast over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a dry kitchen towel and rub together to remove their skins. Combine the garlic and hazelnuts in a food processor and process to a fine powder. Add the dandelion greens, Parmesan and salt and continue processing. Add the olive oil in a single stream while the machine is running until the ingredients come together into a creamy paste. The pesto may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. To make the soup, preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss together the cauliflower, leek, onion, garlic, olive oil and ½ tsp. of the salt. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, until golden. Then place the roasted vegetables in a large pot. Add the potato, chicken stock, coconut milk, thyme leaves, remaining 1 tsp. salt and the pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender. Purée the soup in a blender. Serve with the pesto.

Fresh Heirloom Tomato Soup with Cream

Fresh Heirloom Tomato Soup with Cream

Fresh Heirloom Tomato Soup with Cream

Good tasting extra virgin olive oil

3 medium onions, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 large cloves garlic, minced

Pinch hot red pepper flakes

1 generous T. tomato paste

2-1/2 to 3 C. chicken broth (homemade preferred, but low sodium canned works, too)

Big handful fresh basil leaves, torn

15 medium or 10 large delicious ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (do capture their juices for the soup)

1 C. heavy cream (for serving)

Crusty bread with herb butter, for serving, optional

 

Generously film the bottom of a 12-quart pot with olive oil. Set over medium high heat.  When warm, add onions and about 1/4 tsp.  each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions start to color. Stir in the garlic, red pepper, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute. Add broth, basil, and tomatoes. Bring to a lively simmer, cover the pot, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened and soup tastes fresh, but mellow. Adjust seasonings to taste. Once soup has cooled, puree two-thirds in a blender or food processor. Rewarm or serve close to room temperature. The all-important finish is stirring a generous T. of cream into each bowl.

White Chili with Spicy Oregano

White Chili with Spicy Oregano

White Chili with Spicy Oregano

4 chicken breast halves (about 1 ½ pounds)

2 tsp. cumin

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ C. diced red bell pepper

2 C. chicken broth

2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained

2 T. canned, chopped jalapeno pepper

3 T. coarsely chopped hot and spicy oregano

1 tsp. sugar

Hot and spicy oregano sprigs

 

Cut chicken into ¾ inch cubes; toss with cumin and black pepper and set aside. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, beans, and jalapeno peppers, stirring well. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes. Add oregano and sugar, stirring well. Cook 5 additional minutes. Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with oregano sprigs.

Bone Broth French Onion Soup

Bone Broth French Onion Soup

Bone Broth French Onion Soup

½ cup grass-fed butter

5 large sweet yellow onions

2 quarts beef bone broth*

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

1 teaspoon black pepper

6 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar (like Kerrygold Dubliner), Parmesan, and/or Gruyere cheese*

 

Slice the onions into thick rings. Melt the butter in an 8-quart stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring regularly, until translucent– about 7 – 8 minutes. Do NOT brown the onions. If they start to sizzle, turn the heat down and keep cooking over low. Cook time here will depend on how thick you have sliced your onions. Add the beef bone broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Turn the heat down to low and simmer uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The broth will thicken, and the onions will become incredibly soft and sweet. Preheat the broiler. Slice the cheese thin. Place 4 ramekins or oven-proof soup bowls onto a cookie sheet and fill each with soup. Top with plenty of sliced, sharp cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown on top, about 1 ½ – 2 minutes. Watch this carefully, as broilers vary, and the cheese can burn quickly. Serve hot with a nice green salad.

CLEANSING CILANTRO SOUP

CLEANSING CILANTRO SOUP

CLEANSING CILANTRO SOUP

1 T. coconut oil, ghee, or butter

1 T. herbes de Provence spice blend; or if you don’t have this on hand, use:

  • 2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. fennel

2 C. sliced leeks

3 C. fresh cilantro, chopped

2 C. bone broth, meat stock, or vegetable stock—the more flavorful your bone broth, the fewer spices you need in this soup

1 carrot, sliced

2 zucchini, sliced

1 tsp. sea salt

Black pepper, to taste

 

Put the coconut oil, spices, and leeks into a saucepan and sauté on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add cilantro and sauté on low for 2 more minutes; remove from the heat and set aside. In a separate saucepan, add the bone broth and carrots and simmer for 5 minutes or until the carrots are soft. Add the zucchini slices and simmer for 1 minute. Add the broth, zucchini, and carrots to the saucepan with the coconut oil, leeks, spices, and cilantro. With your immersion blender (or in your food processor with the S-blade), blend the vegetables up until smooth. The soup is now ready to serve. Season with sea salt and pepper. Thermos soup instructions: To make this as a thermos soup, sauté the coconut oil and spices in one saucepan; add the bone broth and sliced vegetables into your blender or food processor with the S-blade and blend into a smooth puree. Add the vegetable puree to the saucepan with the coconut oil and spices; bring to a boil, mixing well. Remove from heat and pour into your thermos. Your vegetables will be cooked in the broth in your thermos and ready to eat at your next meal. Season with sea salt and pepper.

LTS Lemon Chicken Soup

LTS Lemon Chicken Soup

LTS Lemon Chicken Soup

 

1 ½ C. Minute Rice

4 tsp. Chicken Bouillon

1 tsp. Lemonade Powder

1 Bay Leaf

¼ C. dried diced Carrot

1 T. Butter Powder

2 T. Flour

2 T. OvaEasy Whole Egg Crystals or Thrive Life Scrambled Egg Mix

¼ C. dried Celery

¼ C. dried chopped Onions

½ C. freeze dried Chopped Chicken

 

Combine rice with 1 ½ C. water and pinch of salt in small saucepan.  Cover and cook until rice is tender.  Fluff with fork and set aside.  To 3 quart soup pan, add 4 ½ C. water, bouillon, lemonade powder, bay leaf and carrots.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 5 minutes.  In a small bowl mic the butter powder, flour, and egg; set aside.  To soup pan, add celery, onion and chicken.  Continue to simmer until vegetables and chicken are rehydrated and soup is warm.  Gradually add the flour mixture to the soup, whisking constantly. Simmer an additional 5 minutes, then remove bay leaf.  Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over rice in soup bowl.

5 Minute Egg Drop Bone Broth Soup

5 Minute Egg Drop Bone Broth Soup

5 Minute Egg Drop Bone Broth Soup

2 eggs, beaten

1 T. cornstarch

2 T. cold water

1 carton of Kettle & Fire Bone Broth

1 stem green onion, chopped

Salt to taste

Sesame oil to taste

 

In a small saucepan, bring beef bone broth to a boil. In the meanwhile, beat the eggs in a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cold water in another small bowl, and chop the green onion. Set aside. Once the broth is boiling, stir in dissolved cornstarch, followed by the beaten eggs. Then immediately start stirring so that the eggs are evenly distributed in the broth; stir constantly for 30 seconds, or until the soup is thickened. Turn off the heat; taste and add a pinch a salt if desired. Dish, drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onion. Serve immediately.

LTS Lentil Barley Soup Mix

LTS Lentil Barley Soup Mix

LTS Lentil Barley Soup Mix

 

¾ C. medium Pearl Barley

½ C. dried Lentils

2 tsp. Parsley

¼ C. dried Minced Onions

¼ C. Beef Bouillon Granules

2 tsp. dried Celery Flakes

½ tsp. dried Thyme

2 Bay Leaves

¼ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp. dried Minced Garlic

 

Mix all ingredients in a quart canning jar. To make soup, add jar ingredients to a large pot with 10 C. water. Simmer 90 minutes to 2 hours, until legumes are softened.

Pantry Friendly Rosemary White Bean Soup

Pantry Friendly Rosemary White Bean Soup

Pantry Friendly Rosemary White Bean Soup

1 lb. (2 1/2 C.) dried white beans (navy beans or other white beans)

1/4 C. olive oil

4 C. sliced yellow or white onions (about 3 onions)

1/2 tsp. granulated garlic (2 minced garlic cloves)

1 stem rosemary (6 to 7 inches long)

2 qt. chicken stock (or 8 C. water plus 8 tsp. chicken bouillon)

1 bay leaf

2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

 

Rinse and cook white beans. You can do this by either soaking the beans overnight and cooking them the next day (for 8 hours) in a pot or crockpot, OR, rinse them and cook them in a pressure cooker (not soaking) for about 40 minutes. If you cook them in a pressure cooker, you can make this soup the same day. In a large pot over a medium-high heat, combine olive oil and onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and have started to brown. Let them brown a bit for added flavor. Watch them carefully to make sure they don’t burn. If using fresh garlic, add the garlic now and cook for 1-2 minutes. (If you are using granulated or powdered garlic, you can add it at the next step). Add cooked beans, rosemary, chicken stock, and bay leaf to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the bay leaf and rosemary spring from the soup (it’s okay if the rosemary leaves remain in the soup, but be sure to get the stem out). Wait for the soup to cool enough to blend it in a blender or food processor. If you have a hand-held immersion blender, you can just blend it in the pot. If not, blend it in batches until the whole soup is coarsely pureed, and warm it again before serving.

Cream of Nettle Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Cream of Nettle Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Cream of Nettle Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds

3 tablespoons butter

1 medium sized onion, chopped

1 – 2 pieces green garlic, chopped into rounds or 1 clove garlic, minced

2 large red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 1 – 1 1/2 inch cubes

pinch of nutmeg

freshly ground black pepper

3 cups water

4 packed cups of fresh nettle leaves and tender stems (don’t forget to wear gloves while processing!)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

salt

olive oil for garnish

 

In a medium sized soup pot, sauté the onions and green garlic in the butter over medium low heat until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add the potatoes and season with nutmeg, freshly ground black pepper, and salt and sauté until aromatic, 1 – 2 minutes.  Add water and nettle leaves, bring to a simmer and simmer gently until the potatoes are soft, 12 – 18 minutes. While the soup is simmering, toast the sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly brown and aromatic, about 5 – 7 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or in the food processor or blender.  (Note: please be careful processing hot liquids in the food processor or blender, only ever fill 1/3 full and use the lowest setting with a tight-fitting lid.)  Once the soup is pureed add the heavy cream.  Season to taste with salt. Reheat if needed before serving.  Serve garnished with the toasted sunflower seeds and olive oil.

Sheltering In Pumpkin Chili

Sheltering In Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili

 

1 can Chicken

2 cans Black Beans, rinsed and drained

1 15oz. can Pumpkin Puree

1 can diced Tomatoes

1 can Chicken Broth

½ C. dried Bell Pepper

½ C. dried Onion

1 ½ tsp. Oregano

2 tsp. Cumin

2 tsp. Chili Powder

 

Combine all ingredients and heat through.  (100-Day Pantry)

LTS Brunswick Stew

LTS Brunswick Stew

LTS Brunswick Stew

2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

1 can whole kernel corn

1 can creamed corn

1 can white meat chicken

1 can castleberry barbecue pork

1 can castleberry barbecue beef

 

Open all the cans. Empty them, including the juice, into a large stock pot. Cook over medium heat for at least one hour.  If you have an onion that you can sauté first, do that.

LTS Brunswick Stew

LTS Brunswick Stew

LTS Brunswick Stew

 

Originally Brunswick Stew was made with rabbit or squirrel, but now is most often made with chicken.  If available, this stew benefits by first sautéing an onion from the root cellar.

 

1 can Chicken

1 can Potatoes

1 can Tomato Soup

1 can Stewed Tomatoes (fire roasted for extra flavor)

1 can Corn

1 can Lima Beans

3 T. Onion Flakes

1 Bay Leaf

½ tsp. Garlic Powder

½ tsp. Worcestershire

Shake or two of BBQ Sauce or a little Brown Sugar

Salt & Pepper

 

Do not drain cans.  Combine all and heat through.  Remove bay leaf before serving.  (100-Day Pantry)

 

LTS Canned Corn Chowder

LTS Canned Corn Chowder

LTS Canned Corn Chowder

 

1 (15 ounce) can corn (whole kernel or creamed style)

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

1 (15 ounce) can canned sliced potatoes

1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth (or water)

3 chicken bouillon cubes

salt and pepper

 

Combine all ingredients in a pot, including all liquid from cans. Heat until just steaming. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can also add some frozen corn to make it “cornier”.  As with many LTS recipes, if available, start by sautéing fresh aromatics (garlic, onion, shallot, celery, etc.)  before adding canned ingredients.

Canning Vegetable Soup

Canning Vegetable Soup

Canning Vegetable Soup

19 Quarts

 

11 lb. tomatoes

4 1⁄2 lb. potatoes

3 1⁄2 lb. carrots

2 lb. turnips (optional)

3 3⁄4 lb. green beans

7 cups corn

1 1⁄2 lb. celery

1 lb onion

1 1⁄2 lb. green peppers

3 lb. cabbage

 

Per quart:

 

1/2 teaspoons pepper

1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoons salt

Pinch of parsley

 

Chop as for soup. Heat, fill jars and process. Makes about 38 pints or 19 quarts. Add per quart: 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of parsley. Process: 15 lb. pressure. pints – 60 minutes. quarts – 70 minutes.

Canning Sweet Potato & Ham Soup

Canning Sweet Potato & Ham Soup

Canning Sweet Potato & Ham Soup

2 quarts

 

4 sweet potatoes, peeled cubed

2 lb. ham steaks, diced

1 cup water

4 cups ham stock

1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, crushed

1 tablespoon brown sugar

 

Cook all together until potatoes are 1/2 cooked. Pack into 2-quart jar. Pressure cook at 11 lb. pressure 90 minutes as always check ball book.

LTS Pumpkin Soup

LTS Pumpkin Soup

LTS Pumpkin Soup

 

1 can Vegetable Broth

1 29oz. can Pumpkin Puree

1 can Chicken Broth

2/3 C. Powdered Milk

2 T. dried Bell Pepper

¼ C. dried Onion

1/8 tsp. Thyme

¼ tsp. Nutmeg

½ tsp. Salt

1-2 T. Parsley Flakes

 

Dissolve Powdered milk in broth in pan.  Add all other ingredients except parsley; heat through.  Sprinkle parsley over each serving. (100-Day Pantry)

Quarantine Chicken Corn Chowder

Quarantine Chicken Corn Chowder

LTS Chicken Corn Chowder

 

1 can Chicken

¼ C. Bacon Crumbles

1 can Potatoes, undrained

1 can Chicken Broth

2 12oz. cans Evaporated Milk

2 cans Creamed Corn

1 can Corn, undrained

2oz. jar Pimientos, drained

½ C. dried Onion

½ C. dried Celery

1 tsp. Parsley

Salt & Pepper

 

Combine all ingredients and heat through. (100-Day Pantry)

LTS Chicken Macaroni Stew

LTS Chicken Macaroni Stew

LTS Chicken Macaroni Stew

1 can Chicken

2 cans Mushrooms

1 can Carrots

1 can Green Beans

1 can Diced Tomatoes

1 can Chicken Broth

½ C. dried Onion

2 tsp. Italian Seasonings

Salt & Pepper

1 C. Macaroni Noodles

Do not drain any cans; use all the juice.  Mix all ingredients except macaroni. Bring to a boil, add macaroni, reduce heat and summer, covered, until macaroni is tender. (100-Day Pantry)

Cheesy Ham Chowder

Cheesy Ham Chowder

Cheesy Ham Chowder

10 bacon strips, diced

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup diced carrots

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk

1-1/2 cups water

2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Pepper to taste

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

 

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, sauté onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.

 

Serving Size: 1 C.

Calories: 418

Fat: 28g

Fiber: 2g

LTS Four-Bean Chicken Chili

LTS Four-Bean Chicken Chili

LTS Four-Bean Chicken Chili

 

1 can Chicken

1 can Black Beans, rinsed & drained

1 can Pinto Beans

1 can White Beans

1 can Kidney Beans

1 can Mexican-Style Tomatoes (or Rotel)

1 can Mexican-Style Corn

½ C. dried Onions

1 tsp. Garlic Flakes

1 tsp. Cumin

4-6 drops Hot Pepper Sauce, optional

1 Bay Leaf

 

Do not drain any cans except the black beans.  Mix all ingredients and heat through.  Discard bay leaf before serving. Serve over cooked rice if desired.   (100-Day Pantry)

LTS Beef Barley Stew

LTS Beef Barley Stew

LTS Beef Barley Stew

 

1 can Beef

1 can Carrots

6oz. can Mushrooms

3 cans Beef Broth

½ C. dried Onion

¼ C. dried Bell Pepper

½ tsp. Thyme

½ tsp. Basil

½ tsp. Garlic Powder

Salt & Pepper

1 Bay Leaf

¾ C. Barley

 

Do not drain cans.  Mix all ingredients in pot and simmer until barley is tender (about 1 hour simmering on the stove top).  Remove bay leaf before serving. (100-Day Pantry)

LTS Broccoli Cheese Soup

LTS Broccoli Cheese Soup

LTS Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

6-8 cups water

2 cups instant potatoes

2 cubes chicken bouillon

2 tablespoons dried onions

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 cup freeze-dried cheese (or cheese sauce mix + 1/2 cup water, blended)

1 cup dehydrated broccoli (reconstituted with 1 cup water)

salt and pepper to taste

 

In a large pot, heat water until hot and then add potatoes, stirring briskly. Turn heat down to medium and add the onions, chicken bouillon, parsley and cheese, mixing well. Add the broccoli with the water and stir in. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Correct consistency with more water and seasonings if necessary.

Chicken Cilantro Lime Soup

Chicken Cilantro Lime Soup

Chicken Cilantro Lime Soup

2 T. olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 T. chili powder

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

5 C. canned low-salt chicken broth

1 C. fresh or frozen corn kernels

1 C. chopped seeded tomatoes

1/2 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen string.

1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 C. fresh lime juice

Sour cream

 

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder; stir 1 minute. Add chicken; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, corn, tomatoes and 1/2 bunch cilantro sprigs to saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Discard cilantro sprigs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Add chopped cilantro and lime juice to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream.

Dungeness Crab Cioppino

Dungeness Crab Cioppino

Dungeness Crab Cioppino (PNW)

3/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil

8 large garlic cloves-6 finely chopped, 2 whole

3 jalapenos, seeded and minced

2 red bell peppers, finely chopped

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large bay leaf

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 C. dry red wine

One 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes, finely chopped, juices reserved

Four 8-ounce bottles clam broth

11/2 C. water

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 C. packed basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 steamed Dungeness crabs, about 2 pounds each

2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed

2 pounds firm, white-fleshed fish fillets such as halibut, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch chunks

2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined

2 pounds mussels, scrubbed

1 pound sea scallops, halved vertically if large

 

In a very large soup pot, heat 1/4 C. of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chopped garlic, jalapeños, bell peppers, onion and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, over moderately high heat until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute longer. Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices and cook over moderately high heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the clam broth and water, season lightly with salt and generously with pepper, and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the broth is reduced to about 8 cups, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, combine the basil leaves with the whole garlic and process until the garlic is finely chopped. Add the remaining 1/2 C. of olive oil and the crushed red pepper and process the basil puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Working over the sink, pull off the flap on the undersides of the crabs. Remove the top shells and discard. Pry out the brownish insides and pull off the feathery lungs and discard. Rinse the crab bodies in cold water and quarter them so that each piece has body and leg. Add the crabs and clams to the pot. Cover and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the clams begin to open, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the crabs to a large platter. Add the fish, shrimp, mussels and scallops to the pot, pushing them into the broth. Return the crabs to the pot, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the clams and mussels are fully open and the fish, shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 8 minutes longer. Ladle the cioppino into deep bowls and drizzle each serving with some of the basil puree. Serve with crusty bread and pass the remaining basil puree separately.

Vegetable Cheddar Bacon Soup

Vegetable Cheddar Bacon Soup

Vegetable Cheddar Bacon Soup

1 C. onion, chopped

1 C. carrot, chopped

½ C. celery root, chopped

½ C. parsnip, chopped

1 C. butternut squash, peeled and chopped

1 C. potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 C. broth, chicken or vegetable

1½ C. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

½ C. heavy cream

2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

sea salt

fresh ground Tellicherry pepper

chopped Italian parsley for garnish

8-10 slices of bacon, chopped and fried

 

In a pan over medium heat warm oil, fry the onion until translucent. Add the rest of the vegetables and fry for a few minutes. Add broth so that the vegetables are covered. If not covered add more broth, or water. If using a non-salted broth, add some salt, starting with ¼ tsp. and adjust as needed. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. When ready add the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer back to the pot, add the cream and 1 C. of the cheese. Re-heat on low, but do not bring to a boil.

If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more broth or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Prior to serving garnish with the bacon bits, the remaining cubed cheese and fresh parsley.

 

BEEF BONE BROTH

BEEF BONE BROTH

BEEF BONE BROTH

4-5 pounds grass-fed beef bones, preferably marrow, joints, and knuckle bones

1 beef or pig’s foot

3 pounds meaty bones such as oxtail, shank, or short ribs

¼ – 1/2 C. apple cider vinegar, depending on the size of the pot

Purified water to just cover the bones and meat in the pot

2-4 carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped

2 ribs organic celery, including leafy part, roughly chopped

1 onion, cut into large chunks

2 dried bay leaves

1-2 whole cloves

1 T. peppercorns

 

Place all the bones in a slow cooker or large stockpot. Add the vinegar and enough purified water to cover everything by 1″. Cover the pot. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Use a shallow spoon to carefully skim the film off the top of the broth. If you are cooking in a slow cooker, wait for about 2 hours until the water gets warm before skimming, but continue with the next step.  Add the carrots, celery-, onion, bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns and reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. You want the broth to barely simmer. Skim occasionally during the first 2 hours. Cook for at least 12 hours or up to 24, adding water as needed to ensure the bones are always covered with water. (You will likely have to add water during the cooking process.)  When the broth is done, turn off the cooker or remove the pot from the heat. Using tongs and/or a large slotted spoon, remove all the bones and meat. Save the beef for another recipe. Pour the broth through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids.  Let cool on the counter and refrigerate within 1 hour. You can skim off the fat easily after the broth is chilled, if desired. When chilled, the broth should be very gelatinous. The broth will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator and 3 or more months in your freezer.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

 

1 cup (20 g) fresh basil leaves

2 cups (400 g) roasted red peppers

3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth

¼ cup (95 g) Feta cheese

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Combine all ingredients 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 6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Butternut Squash Soup With Coriander and Lemon

Butternut Squash Soup With Coriander and Lemon

Butternut Squash Soup With Coriander and Lemon

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

2 cups thinly sliced fennel (reserve the fronds for garnish)

1 medium onion, diced

½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-in. cubes (about 3 cups)

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 quart vegetable or chicken stock

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

Using the sauté function, heat the oil in the pressure cooker. Add the fennel, onion, and salt, and cook until the vegetables have just softened, 5 minutes. Add the squash and coriander and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to turn golden at the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the stock, cover, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Using an immersion blender directly in the pot or transferring the soup to a blender, puree the soup with the lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve garnished with the fennel fronds, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Bone Broth Hamburger Soup

Bone Broth Hamburger Soup

Bone Broth Hamburger Soup

 

2 T. coconut oil, ghee, or butter

2 tsp. turmeric

2 tsp. black pepper

3 C. bone broth, meat stock, or the Healing Elixir Vegetable stock (you could also use 2 C. broth or stock and 1 C. water)

1/2 lb. ground beef (this also works with ground bison, lamb, turkey, or chicken)

2 tsp. sea salt

Optional: 1 C. thinly shredded bok choy or thinly sliced yellow summer squash and zucchini

 

Add coconut oil, ghee, or butter to a saucepan and set your burner to low. Add the rest of the spices, except for the sea salt. Warm the spices in the coconut oil for 2 minutes or until you can smell their aromas. Add the bone broth or stock and sea salt. Simmer for 1 minute. Add the ground beef in small chunks. Decide if you want any sliced vegetables, like bok choy and yellow summer squash. Add them if you want them. Simmer the broth with meat (and vegetables, if using) for 3 minutes or until the meat has changed color and looks done. Ground meat, bok choy, and yellow squash cook very fast in broth. Taste the broth and, if you want, you can dilute it with more water. If you really want to strengthen your body, mind, and spirit after feeling depleted, the rich broth is wonderful as is. However, if you want to feel lighter, dilute it a bit. Start by adding x/4 C. water and taste. Notice how that feels in your body—does it need to be lighter? Add another x/4 C. water and taste again. Continue to add water until the broth feels right to your taste buds and body.  Add more sea salt and pepper, if needed.  Thermos soup instructions: If you’re making a thermos broth for work or a road trip, you can bring the broth to a boil, turn off the heat, and add the ground meat (making sure it’s broken up into small chunks first) and, if desired, the thinly sliced vegetables. Then pour the soup into your thermos and put on the cap. The meat and vegetables will continue to cook in the broth and be ready by the time you want to eat your meal.

CHICKEN BONE BROTH

CHICKEN BONE BROTH

CHICKEN BONE BROTH

 

Yield: Varies depending on pot size; these ingredients are sufficient for 1 gallon of broth

 

3 or more pounds raw chicken bones/carcasses (from 3-4 chickens)

6-8 chicken feet or 1 pig’s foot

1 whole chicken and 4 -6 additional legs, thighs, or wings

1/4-1/2 C. apple cider vinegar, depending on the size of the pot

Purified water to just cover the bones and meat in the pot

2-4 carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped

3-4 ribs organic celery7, including leafy part, roughly chopped

1 onion, cut into large chunks

1 tomato, cut into wedges (optional)

1-2 whole cloves

2 tsp. peppercorns

1 bunch parsley

 

Place all the bones and meat in a slow cooker or large stockpot. Add the vinegar and enough purified water to cover everything by 1″. Cover the pot. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Use a shallow spoon to carefully skim the film off the top of the broth. If you’re cooking in a slow cooker, wait for about 2 hours until the water gets warm before skimming, but continue with the next step. Add the carrots, celery, onion, tomato (if using), cloves, and peppercorns and reduce the heat to low. You want the broth to barely simmer. Skim occasionally during the first 2 hours. Cook for at least 4 hours or up to 6, adding water as needed to ensure the bones are always covered with water and adding the parsley in the last hour. (You will have to add water during the cooking process.) When the broth is done, turn off the cooker or remove the pot from the heat. Using tongs and/or a large slotted spoon, remove all the bones and meat. Save the chicken for another recipe. Pour the broth through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids.  Let cool on the counter and refrigerate within 1 hour. You can skim off the fat easily after the broth is chilled, if desired. When chilled, the broth should be very’ gelatinous. The broth will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator and 3 or more months in your freezer.

French Onion Beef Bone Broth

French Onion Beef Bone Broth

4 C. (1 quart) Beef Bone Broth

1 small clove garlic, smashed

About 1 C. Roasted Sweet Onions

1/4 tsp. herbs de Provence

1 peppercorn

Celtic or pink Himalayan salt

 

Heat the broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, herbs, and peppercorn. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so the broth barely simmers for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic and peppercorn. Season with salt.

Shrimp Pho

Shrimp Pho

Shrimp Pho

 

1 quart vegetable stock

1 handful bean sprouts

2 ounces snow peas

2 ounces sugar snap peas

2 ounces baby corn

1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated

1 T. fish sauce

Juice of 1/2 lime

12 large shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 handful each fresh basil, mint, and cilantro

1/2 red chile, finely sliced

 

Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the bean sprouts, snow peas, sugar snap peas, baby corn, and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fish sauce and lime juice. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with the herbs and chile.

 

Yield: 2 servings

Calories: 170

Thanksgiving Bone Broth

Thanksgiving Bone Broth

Thanksgiving Bone Broth

 

4 C. (1 quart) Turkey Bone Broth

2 ribs celery, diced

1 carrot, diced

1 small clove garlic, crushed

1/4-1/2 tsp. ground sage or Bell’s Seasoning (see Note)

1 clove

Celtic or pink Himalayan salt

Ground black pepper

 

Heat the broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, garlic, sage or Bell’s Seasoning, and clove. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so the broth barely simmers for 5 to 10 minutes, or just until the carrots and celery are tender. Remove and discard the garlic and clove. Season with salt and pepper and serve.  NOTE:  Bell’s Seasoning is a salt-free blend of herbs and spices containing rosemary, oregano, sage, ginger, and marjoram.