4 large sweet potatoes8 c. water1/3 c. butter1/2 c. tomato sauce2 T. half and half2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper1/8 t. thyme1 c. cashews, split half-wise Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then peel off skin and put potatoes in a large stock pot. Mash them with a potato masher–may leave a few lumps. Add water, butter, … [Read more...] about Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
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Mom’s Homemade Soup
1. lb ground beef or turkey1 can Ranch style beans15 oz. can cream style corn15 oz. cans mixed vegetables (1 bag of frozen is fine, too)1 large can whole tomatoes (pureed in blender)28 oz. water1-2 bay leaves1 medium onion, mincedsalt and pepper to taste Cook in a stock pot until all meat is browned. Add in onion and cook until translucent. Drain. Return to pot and add in … [Read more...] about Mom’s Homemade Soup
Tomato Bisque
4 T. butter1 medium sweet onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 cans whole tomatoes–about 28 oz.46 oz. can tomato juice2 bay leaves1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese1 c. half and half1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. pepper Melt butter on medium heat in a large stock pot. Sauté onions and garlic for 8 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add cans of tomatoes (not drained), tomato … [Read more...] about Tomato Bisque
Golden Cream Soup
3 c. potatoes, peeled and diced1 c. water1/2 c. celery, chopped1/2 c. carrot slices1/4 c. chopped onion1 t. parsley, chopped1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper1 chicken bouillon cube1 1/2 milk2 T. flour1/2 lb. Velveeta, cubed Combine water, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and bouillon cube in a large stock pot. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on medium high … [Read more...] about Golden Cream Soup
Minestrone with Italian Sausage
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
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
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