Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) butternut squash 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 firm ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch dice 1/2 cup half and half Directions:… Continue reading Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
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Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (8 ounce) can tomato… Continue reading Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons margarine 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3 cups water 4 cubes chicken bouillon 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese Directions: In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Slow-Cooker Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 medium red or yellow potatoes, diced 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 2 cups vegetable broth 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Hearty Hot or Cold Roasted Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 2 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 quart chicken stock 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions: Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking tray with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with the… Continue reading Hearty Hot or Cold Roasted Tomato Soup
West African Groundnut Stew
Ingredients: 5 cups (1.25 L) low-sodium vegetable broth 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced ginger 2/3 cup (160 mL) unsalted natural peanut butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) salt-free tomato paste 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into… Continue reading West African Groundnut Stew
French Spring Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Directions: Melt the butter in a large pot… Continue reading French Spring Soup
Rich and Simple French Onion Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sliced onions 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional) 1 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper to taste 4 slices French bread 4 slices provolone cheese 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Melt butter… Continue reading Rich and Simple French Onion Soup