Soup

18 Bean Soup

Left over ham hock…. My husband bought this 18 Bean soup mix so that we could use the left over Easter ham hock in the freezer. It was a really good tasting soup. I did not add the andouille sausage and chicken when I made it yesterday.  It freezes really well.     18 Bean Soup Serves […]

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  May 23, 2011   No comments

Sweet Corn & Crab Soup

Recipe Rummaging I was digging up some old recipes from my files and came across this wonderfully easy soup recipe. I am pretty sure my Aunt Marjorie gave me this recipe. It’s from the Penisula Hotel.     Sweet Corn & Crab Soup  Serves 4 15 oz can chicken broth 6 oz can crabmeat, flaked […]

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  February 23, 2011   1 comment

Porotos Granados

Chilean Miners Strike Gold I can’t really blog about anything but Chile today. I know the media “milked” the Chilean miner story to death, but what an outcome. There are never heart-warming, good outcome stories – ever. Think about all the things you’ve done in the past 69 days. I’m sure it did not include […]

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  October 14, 2010   No comments

Asparagus Tarragon Soup

A Bowl of Spring Since we are heavily into asparagus season, here is a lovely soup recipe. The tarragon imparts a slight anise flavor.  Serve this soup with a salad and some really good bread. Asparagus Tarragon Soup Serves 4 1½ lbs asparagus 2 tsp olive oil ¼ cup shallots, minced 3 Tbs tarragon, chopped […]

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  March 30, 2010   No comments

Split Pea Soup with Lemon Dill Sour Cream

No Exorcism Needed Here! This weekend, I did one of my favorite things, which is to open up a random cookbook and choose a random recipe. I chose Lemon Split Pea Soup. I don’t even like split pea soup! The nice thing about this soup is you can substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock […]

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  March 8, 2010   1 comment

Baja Butternut Squash Soup

Spicy, Smoky Soup Last night, I taught a cooking class. It was on healthy Mexican food. I will post all three recipes. Today’s recipe is the Baja Butternut Squash Soup. It’s slightly different than most butternut squash soups because of the spices. It has chipotle powder in it, which gives it a spicy, smoky flavor. […]

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  February 24, 2010   No comments

Albondigas Soup

Family Traditions Every Christmas eve, my mother-in-law makes the most wonderful Albondigas soup. Unfortunately, this year she is at my sister-in-law’s in England for Christmas. I am carrying on the tradition and am making it as per her instructions. She also serves tamales, which she used to buy every year from a secret source in […]

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  December 23, 2009   1 comment

Gingery Lentil Soup

Healthy Lunch During the holidays it’s always hard to keep on track and eat healthily. The following recipe is very high in protein, fiber and low in calories. It makes a great lunch. Gingery Lentil Soup Serves 4 2 tsp olive oil 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp grated peeled fresh […]

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  December 18, 2009   1 comment

Potato Soup with Apples & Brie

Another Super Soup Here is another nice soup that is low in calories and high in fiber.  I love the idea of potatoes and apples together with the addition of brie.  What could be wrong with that? Potato Soup with Apples & Brie Serves 6                                                                                High Fiber, Healthy Carb 1 cup chopped yellow onion […]

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  October 30, 2009   No comments