Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup.

Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under Vegetables, Soups | Leave a Comment

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)

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Classic Chicken Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Leave a Comment

3 quarts water
3 lbs. chicken, cut up
2 onions, quartered
3 celery stalks, scrubbed and halved
2 carrots, scrubbed and quartered
3 sprigs parsley, with stems
Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partly covered, 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken and reserve for […]

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Cream of Broccoli Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Leave a Comment

2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste

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Split Pea and Ham Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Leave a Comment

1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried split peas
1 cup chopped carrots

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Black Bean Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Leave a Comment

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
7 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

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Beer Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Leave a Comment

6 cups beer
2 egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 slices French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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Lentil Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Comments Off

2 cups lentils, dried
1 quart water
2 quarts stock, or vegetable broth
1 whole potato, peeled and diced
2 whole carrot, grated
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Salt, to taste
Dry Sherry
Parmesan cheese

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Minestrone Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Comments Off

1 lb zucchini
1/2 cup olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup green beans, sliced
3 cups Chinese cabbage, thinly shredded
1 1/2 cups white beans
8 cups homemade beef broth
4 peeled and seeded tomatoes, chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup very small pasta shells

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Comments Off

4 lb chicken legs or mixed parts
7 qts water
12 bouillon cubes or to taste
2 c diced onions
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
5 carrots, finely sliced
1 head escarole, washed, torn into hunks
4 eggs
oil
1 lb. ground meat or combination beef, pork and veal
1/2 to 3/4 c. grated Romano cheese
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 or 2 eggs
pinch of […]

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New England Clam Chowder

Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Soups | Comments Off

1/4 lb bacon pieces
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large russet potato, cubed
1 leek, white and light green part only, sliced
2 c. chicken stock
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 lb fresh clams, chopped
2 tbsp. flour for thickening (optional)

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