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Zucchini Soup

The soup can be served hot or cold, depending on the weather, the rest of the meal, or your mood. 4 zucchini, small to medium size, sliced 1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup sour cream Salt and pepper Chopped chives and additional sour cream for […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]