1 lb. bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped2 garlic cloves, minced (remember a pod hold several cloves–I got the words mixed up once.)1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1/4 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces6 c. beef broth2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced … [Read more...] about Minestrone with Italian Sausage
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Wonton Soup
6 chicken breasts9 c. water1 onion chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped2 t. salt1 t. garlic pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 t. basil1/8 t. black pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked1 small carton mushrooms, sliced1 pint baby spinach leaves4 green onions, sliced2 T. butter1 package wonton wrappers8 T. soy sauce Boil chicken in water with onion, celery, red bell … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. water2 carrots, cut in small pieces1/2 onion, diced1 stick butter1 can pet milk (evaporated milk)1 t. salt1/8. t black pepper, freshly ground In a large stock pot bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots and onions and boil for 20 minutes over medium high heat. Turn heat down to low and add butter and pet milk. Cook 5 minutes more before … [Read more...] about Mrs. Lamb’s Potato Soup
Elegant Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 lb. mushrooms1/2 c. chopped shallots2 cloves chopped garlic2 stalks chopped celery1/2 c. unsalted butter, divided1/2 c. flour6 c.hot chicken broth1/2 c. dry cooking sherry3/4 c.whipping cream1/4 t. cayenne pepper (opt)1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper Finely chop, half the mushrooms. Slice the remaining half. Sauté shallots, celery, and garlic in half the butter until tender. Add … [Read more...] about Elegant Cream of Mushroom Soup
Leek Potato Soup
1 leek, washed in warm water, dark green cut off and thrown away, rest chopped1/2 medium onion, chopped4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed4 c. hot water4 chicken bouillon cubes1 stick butter1 c. milk1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper Melt 5 T. butter in stock pot. Sauté chopped leeks (light green and white parts only) and onions for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add hot water and … [Read more...] about Leek Potato Soup
Turkey Rice Stew
2 c. shredded turkey8 c. water8 bouillon cubes1 c. minute rice1/2 c. green chilies6 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1/2 medium onion, diced3 T. butter4 T. heavy cream1 can cream of mushroom soup In a large stock pot, boil 8 c. water and bouillon cubes. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add this mixture to boiling stock pot. … [Read more...] about Turkey Rice Stew
Vichyssoise
3 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed1 ham bone or one thick slice of ham6 c. chicken stock (or 6 c. water a 6 chicken bouillon cubes)3 c. sliced leeks (white only) or green onions, chopped1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. black pepper, freshly ground3 T. minced chives Combine in large stock pot chicken stock, potatoes, ham bone and leeks. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. … [Read more...] about Vichyssoise