Celery Root and Parsnip Soup with Prociutto and Greens
Posted April 5, 2008 – 8:21 pm in: SoupIngredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 pound prosciutto, in one chunk or slice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1 celery root, peeled and chopped into small pieces
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into small pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound greens, like spinach or kale
Salt and freshly ground black [...]
Chickpea Soup with Sausage
Posted March 17, 2008 – 8:09 pm in: SoupThis is a bit of a variation on a Recipe of the Day, posted last week by Mark Bitten. It’s the kind of soup that lends itself to variation and he has a few suggestions posted. I used spicy Italian sausage, but any good sausage would work.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sausage
1 medium onion, peeled and [...]
Beef Stock
Posted February 4, 2008 – 3:31 pm in: How To, SoupIngredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
6 pounds of beef bones
1 bunch parsley
2 medium onions, quartered
2 cups water, plus more as needed
2 medium tomatoes,fresh or canned,
2 large carrots
2 stalks celery
3 sprigs pf thyme
2 bay leaves
3/4 coarse salt
8 whole peppercorns
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 F. Put the oil in a roasting pan and heat briefly in the oven. [...]
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Posted June 12, 2007 – 9:15 pm in: Soup, VegetableIngredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 large onion, red or yellow, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1 pound of carrots, chopped into small pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 19 ounce tin of lentils, drained and rinsed
4 cups of vegetable or chicken stock
1 teaspoon freshly ground black [...]
Food Bites - February 23
Posted February 23, 2007 – 11:49 am in: Books, Seafood, SoupChili-Rubbed Salmon – from Real Simple magazine.
Ham, Potato and Leek Soup – from Simply Recipes.
Digital Cookbook for your kitchen.
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Posted February 22, 2007 – 12:21 pm in: Soup, VegetableIngredients:
10 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups lentils (red or brown)
1-2 medium onions, chopped
2-3 carrots, chopped
1-2 potatoes, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Rinse lentils well.
Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Variations:
Add any [...]
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Posted February 9, 2007 – 12:23 pm in: SoupServes 4 – 6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound white or cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups mushroom, chicken, or beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, cream, or milk
Salt to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives [...]
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Posted January 31, 2007 – 5:06 pm in: Indian, SoupIngredients:
1 tablespoon ghee, or vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 green chili peppers, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground coriander seed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 pods cardamom, bruised
1 tablespoon chopped fresh curry leaves
1 carrot, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 large potato, peeled [...]
Chicken Pho
Posted January 7, 2007 – 8:51 pm in: Asian, SoupIngredients:
2 unpeeled yellow onions, quartered
Three 1/2-inch-thick slices of fresh ginger, smashed
4 quarts cold water
3 pounds chicken bones or chicken wings
One 3 1/2-pound chicken, quartered
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
1 pound dried rice noodles
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 pound mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
Asian chili-garlic [...]
Cauliflower soup
Posted January 5, 2007 – 4:40 pm in: Soup, VegetableServes 6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 head of cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium baking potato, peeled and chopped
6 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions:
In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, or [...]
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