Saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in heated oil in a large kettle for 5 minutes. Add water, lentils, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, about 30 minutes, until lentils are just tender. Add frankfurters and cook another 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in […]

In large kettle, cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt, thyme. Bring to boil. Skim fat from surface. Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3-4 hours. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

HEARTY SOUP MIX: Combine ingredients in a large airtight container. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Label container. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Shake before using. Makes about 12- 1/2 cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1-1/3 […]

Rinse the rice. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of wawter to a boil, then add rice. Return to a boil, stirring once, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 – 30 minutes, until water is absorbed. Rince the lentils. Place them in a soup pot and cover with 2-3 cups of water or […]

In blender container, puree blueberries, orange juice, 1/2 cup sour cream, sugar and nutmeg, until smooth. If desired, strain through fine mesh sieve. To serve, pour into bowls. Place remaining 1 tablespoon sour cream in small plastic storage bag; with scissor, snip tiny hole in one corner. Squeeze sour cream in circular pattern over soup; […]

Season chops with salt and pepper. heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer. Brown on both sides. Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover chops. Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary enclosed in cheesecloth. Lower heat and […]

Sort and rinse beans. Place in soup kettle or dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. In the same kettle, place ham bone or hocks, 3 quarts of water and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat […]

* peeled and chopped ** washed and chopped *** chopped In a medium pan, heat oil and butter and saute onions and mushrooms. 5 min Add flour, stir well and add rest of ingredients except cheese. Let simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Add cheese, mix well and serve.

Melt butter in a medium kettle and add chopped turnips and onions. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Stir frequently. Bring 6 to 8 cups water to the boil–the amount depending on how much soup you wish to make, as well as its desired strength. Pour the boiling […]

Step 1: In a 3 qt heavy saucepan, add the beef, cooking oil, dark chili powder and garlic and brown the meat. Step 2: Combine the seasonings and liquids in step 2 and add to the beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Float the serranos on top […]