GARNISHES Parsley; chopped Coriander, fresh Scallions; or peanuts Saute the onions, garlic, and chilies in the butter until the onions are soft but not browned. Add flour; stir to avoid sticking and lumping. Before flour browned, stir in stock; whisk quickly if lumps appear. Bring to a simmer for at least 30 minutes to cook […]
Soups
Quick Lentil-kale Soup
Cook for about 30 to 60 minutes the lentils in a heavy pot (beans tend to stick to the sides of thin pots). While the lentils are cooking briefly saute the onions in water and add parsley, bay leaf. When onions are soft add the celery. Stir for about 2 minutes then add the carrots. […]
Kale And Potato Soup
* Garlic Sausage should be the smoked kind, cooked and sliced. +++++ ++++ ++++ Peel and chop potatoes. Combine with vegetable oil and water. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove potatoes and reserve liquid. Mash potatoes through a sieve and return to potato liquid. Add salt and pepper and […]
French Onion Soup #2
Bring water to a boil; add bouillon cubes. Taste for salt. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 hours at medium heat. Let soak for another hour to an hour and a half. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Watercress And Leek Soup
Fry leeks & watercress in margarine in a large pot over a low heat for 15 minutes. Keep a lid on the pot, but stir occasionally, dont let it brown. Add stock, bring to a boil & simmer for 10 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water & add to the soup. Blend till […]
Lyonnaise Oyster Stew
Gruyere or Swiss are preferred. Trim off root ends and most of green part of leeks. Reserve white part plus a small part of green. Split in half and rinse thoroughly between leaves. Cut leeks lengthwise into thin strips and then crosswise into very small cubes. There should be about 5 cups. Peel potatoes and […]
Beet Borscht
Mix all ingredients except yogurt. Chill 2-3 hours in a covered jar. Serve in cocktail glasses or small glass bowls, topping each with 1 tablespoon yogurt. 4 servings (Yield: 2 cups) 1 serving: 1/2 cup Nutritive values per serving: 6 gm. carbohydrates; 2 gm. protein; 0 gm. fat; 36 calories; 0.6 gm. fiber; 464 mg. […]
English Cheddar And Vegetable Medley Soup
-GARNISH – 10 Bacon Strips; chopped, fried -until crispy brown & drain 1 c White Cheddar Cheese; cubed -into 1/4 inch pieces 1/2 c Parsley; chopped 1 French Bread; seenote Seenote: French Bread, slice and broil on both sides to make toast. In a large pot, combine the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes and squash. Add […]
Chestnut Broth With Soft Spices
1. Fry the chopped carrot, leek and celery in the vegetable oil until they start to colour, then stir in all the spices. Allow the spices to cook for a few seconds then add the water and passata. Stir well. Add the chestnuts, bring to the boil and cook until soft, for around 20 minutes. […]
Meatball Soup
Place bread and milk in bowl; soak bread. [Substitute about 6 ritz crackers for a different flavor.] Add meat, salt and pepper and mix well. Form into 24 balls. Brown meat balls in oil and drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Makes 4-6 servings.