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 »
A flavorful condensed cream of chicken soup base recipe for use in dishes that call for canned creamed soups Yield: 3 cups (about 2 cans) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth*1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon onion powder**1/4 teaspoon garlic powder***1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt (or less; taste to test)1/4… Read more »
A delicious thick, flavorful soup made with dried beans, peas, and lentils. Easy but so amazingly delicious, the whole family loves this recipe! Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dry bean/peas/lentils blend*8 ounces turkey Italian sausage (cut into slices) or turkey sausage patties (diced)1 large onion,… Read more »
A creamy white bean soup with the aroma of thyme, oregano, and rosemary, with baby spinach leaves stirred in at the end. Simple but elegant! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2-3 teaspoons fresh)1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1… Read more »
