A simple but delicious hearty beef soup with wheat berries Yield: about 4 quarts Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries3 quarts of water, approx.1 1/2 pounds inexpensive beef roast or steak1 1/2 cups chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped celery2 teaspoons salt (or more, depending on your preference)1/2 teaspoon… Read more »
A hearty and flavorful barley soup with beef, onions, and celery Yield: 5 quarts Ingredients: 2 pounds beef roast1 large onion, chopped6 celery ribs, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 3/4 cups barley (dry/uncooked measurement)1 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperbeef bouillon, optional3 1/2 quarts water, approximately Instructions: 1. Trim fat from meat… Read more »
A creamy hot green soup made with asparagus and onions Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 6 cups asparagus pieces (trimmed and cut or broken into 1 to 2-inch lengths)1 medium-large onion, coarsely chopped3/4 cup water1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 cups milk1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon peppersalt, to taste* Instructions: 1. In a large… Read more »
A light onion soup topped with bread and cheese Yield: 8 servings (about 3/4 cup each) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 large sweet onions, cut in half and sliced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups beef broth*3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons sorghum, optional1/3 cup… Read more »
An easy, summery fat-free homemade tomato soup. Served smooth or chunky, this soup makes a flavorful serving of veggies! Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 10 medium-large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), washed and diced3 carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, and diced5 celery ribs, diced*2 huge onions, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6-8 cloves)4… Read more »
A simple lentil soup with a delicious flavor; see additional notes about making this into a dry soup mix (just add water) Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils, washed and drained10 cups water1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 clove minced garlic1 tablespoon chicken base or bouillon*1 to 1 1/4… Read more »
A thick creamy chowder with chunks of smoked salmon Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 8 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup diced celery1 cup diced onion3 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth5 cups half and half cream OR 4 cups milk… Read more »
A thick chicken soup with rice, a few carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs. Delicious, fragrant, and warming! Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 14 cups chicken broth (or water plus bouillon)2 cups (uncooked) brown rice (or a brown/wild rice mixture)2 tablespoons butter2 cloves minced garlic (about 1 teaspoon)1 large onion, diced4 celery… Read more »
Even-bodied chili, slightly sweet and full of flavor; this is our favorite homemade chili! Yield: 4-5 cups Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 cup)1 cup chopped green bell peppers1 clove garlic, minced28 ounces tomatoes (diced)8 ounces tomato sauce (use some tomato paste instead for a thicker… Read more »
A delicious chili made with beef, lentils, tomatoes, vegetables, and seasonings! This easy, from-scratch chili tastes amazing! Yield: about 5 quarts Ingredients: 2 to 2.5 pounds ground beef or inexpensive steak*1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 bell pepper (any color), diced2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced… Read more »
