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Dutch Split Pea Soup (Erwtenseop)

Readily available kielbasa stands in for the smoked frankfurter sausage called Rookwurst that is used in the Netherlands. 1 pound leeks 1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped 2 cups peeled, diced celery root, or chopped celery 1 large (about 1/2 lb) onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 pound green split peas, sorted of debris and […]

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S&W Four-Bean Salsa Soup

1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite-size chunks 2 cans (14 1/2 oz ea.) S&W Ready-Cut Salsa 1 can (15 oz) S&W Pinquitos or S&W Chili Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W Black Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W White Beans or S&W Garbanzo Beans, undrained 1 can (15 oz) S&W Kidney Beans, […]

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Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

You can prepare soup through step 2 up to 1 day ahead, but do not bring mixture to a boil, instead, cool, cover, and chill. To reheat, lift off and discard fat, bring soup to a boil. 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausages 3 carrots (12 oz. total), peeled and chopped 1 onion (12 […]

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Gazpacho

Processor Gazpacho

1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 garlic cloves, split Two (12 oz) cans tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 large cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise 1 green bell pepper, quartered […]

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Legumes

Bush’s Best Red Beans and Rice

4 cups fully cooked rice, kept warm 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 14 oz. fully cooked sausage (such as andouille), cut into 1/2 inch slices 3 cans (16 oz) BUSH’S Kidney Beans with liquid 2 cans (16 oz) diced tomatoes […]

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Mushroom, Barley and Sausage Soup

1/2 pound mushrooms 2 Tbsp butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 2 cups beef broth 3 cups water 3/4 cup pearl barley salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 pound turkey sausage (use bulk or remove casings) 1 cup whole milk Wipe the mushrooms with a […]

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Cold Soups

Cold Carrot Soup

12 carrots 2 onions 2 potatoes 8 cups chicken stock or broth 1 cup whipping cream 1 tsp paprika 12 fresh mint leaves, chopped Slice the vegetables and place them in a large pan over medium heat. Pour in the chicken stock, bring to boil and cover. Allow the vegetables to simmer for 45 minutes. […]

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Sausage Barley Soup with Swiss Chard

1 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 large (about 1/2 lb.) onion, chopped 2 large (about 1/2 lb. total) carrots, thinly sliced 10 cups regular strength beef broth 1 cup pearl barley 1 Tbsp minced fresh or 1 tsp crumbled dried oregano leaves 1/2 pound Swiss Chard, rinsed and drained prepared […]

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Quick Minestrone

1 (11-oz) can red kidney beans 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/4 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into small cubes 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 small carrots, diced 2 green onions, chopped 4 to 5 leaves Swiss chard, chopped […]

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Legumes

Southwestern Pinto Beans

2 1/2 cups Lady Lee Pinto Beans 1/2 lb. bacon, cut up 2 cups (2 medium) chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce 2 to 3 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp ground cumin Soak beans as directed on this package; do […]

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French Onion Soup

1 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 pounds yellow onions (about 6 medium) thinly sliced 5 cups beef broth, preferably homemade 1/2 cup apple juice 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste freshly ground pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Cognac 8 to 12 1/4-inch thick slices French baguette, depending on the diameter of the loaf […]

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Mushroom-Potato Chowder

2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 small green pepper, chopped 1 (8-oz) package sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cups peeled and diced red potato 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2 cups milk, divided 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp all purpose flour Melt […]

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Alpine Broth

One package De Cecco Angel Hair (8.8-oz) 16 oz. fresh mushrooms or dried equivalent 1 egg 6 pints beef broth (bouillon cubes are fine) a heaping half cup of grated Parmesan cheese salt After wiping the mushrooms with a dry cloth, slice and fry them vigorously in the butter in a 2 quart pot for […]

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Green Barley Soup

2 Tbsp butter 2 cups finely chopped celery, with lots of celery leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion tops 4 cups chicken broth 3 cups water 1 cup pearl barley salt Melt the butter in a 3 or 4 quart pot over medium heat. Add the celery and green onion tops. Cook, stirring, about […]

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Casseroles

Chile Relleno Casserole

You can make this from scratch using fresh green chiles, but if you’re pressed for time, canned roasted and peeled chiles works almost as well. For a more substantial dish, try adding sauteed crumbled chorizo or other spicy sausage. 8 whole Anaheim chiles, charred, peeled and seeded; or 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chiles, […]

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Lentil and Kale Soup

A large garden at 4,800 feet above sea level has provided Jennifer Stein Barker with an abundance of produce, and cooking adventures which have resulted in The Morning Hill Cookbook, which she published herself. This vegetable soup is perfect for a cold winter night and features two of her favorite ingredients, lentils and freshly ground […]

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Stews

Pasta, White Bean and Tomato Stew

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chopped canned tomatoes 1 cup dried, small navy beans, cooked 5 cups stock 1 Tbsp rosemary, chopped 5 oz. dried pasta Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated In a large pot over medium-low heat, warm 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add onion and garlic. […]

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Easy Minestone

This hearty meal in a bowl contains a generous helping of grains, pasta and vegetables. 6 cups water 1 quart rich beef broth 1/4 cup of whole hulled barley or pearl barley 1 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp safflower oil 1 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cup diced celery 2 […]

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Barley Mushroom Soup

2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tsp leaf thyme, crumbled 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 6 cups beef, chicken or rich vegetable broth 1/2 cup whole, hulled barley or pearl barley salt and pepper minced parsley lemon wedges Melt butter in a heavy bottom […]

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Stewed

Chicken Breast in Poblano Sauce Au Gratin

3 whole chicken breast, about 12 ounces each salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large poblano chili 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp all purpose (plain) flour 1 cup thick cream (creme fraiche) 6 Tbsp grated Cheddar cheese Remove the bones and skin and cut each chicken breast in half. Flatten each half […]