Cucumber Soup 4 lbs seedless cucumbers dash or two of dried red pepper flakes dash sea salt to taste 3 limes (juiced) 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves Peel and Puree the cucumbers. Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a glass bowl to strain out any larger pieces, especially of … Read more
Curried Carrot Soup 2 medium carrots chopped 1 small onion chopped 1 small potato chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped 1 cup skim milk 2 cups water salt to taste 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon butter Simmer vegetables covered until tender. Add … Read more
Cod Tortilla Soup 1/2 cup onions — chopped 1 garlic clove — minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes — or to taste 1 – 14 1/2 oz can chicken broth 1 – 14 1/2 oz can whole peeled tomatoes – chopped 2/3 cup frozen … Read more
Fast and Simple Soup 3 medium size carrots 3 medium size parsnips 6 cups vegetable broth kosher salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1/4 tsp marjoram or 1/4 tsp thyme Peel and dice the carrots and parsnips, then put in a big soup pot with the vegetable broth; add salt and pepper … Read more
Tangy Heirloom Tomato Soup 1 1/2 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes (cored and diced – do not remove skins) 1/2 cup good tomato paste 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves dash chili powder 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp good olive oil 6 to 10 fresh basil leaves – to your taste 1 1/2 cups to … Read more
Vegetable Stew 1 sweet potato 1 white potato 1 small rutabaga 2 onions 3 parsnips 4 regular carrots 6 cups vegetable broth kosher salt and black pepper to taste Peel and dice all the vegetables. Place all vegetables in stock pot. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are … Read more
Tomato Zucchini Stew 3 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion (diced) 2 stalks of celery (diced) 3 small zucchini (shredded) 2 lbs tomatoes (diced small) 1 cup good tomato paste chives for garnish In a large stock pot over medium heat, saute onion, celery, and zucchini in oil, until vegetables soften slightly. Combine tomatoes and … Read more
Meatball Soup 1 lb frozen meatballs (thawed) 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups chicken broth or stock 1 can (14 oz diced tomatoes w/ green chilies) 6 cups fresh kale (- chopped) sea salt and black pepper to taste shredded Parmesan cheese In large stock pot, add in defrosted meatballs and olive oil. Over medium-high … Read more
Zucchini And More Stew 2 Tbsp cooking oil 2 medium onions (diced) 4 large tomatoes (diced) 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb green beans (trimmed and cut small) 5 cups water or broth 6 small (young zucchini, chopped) 4 yellow squash (chopped) 1 Tbsp mixed dried herbs or 1 tsp mixed fresh Dill 1 Tbsp mixed … Read more
Turkey Cabbage Soup 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 lb ground turkey 2 celery stalks (diced small) 1 medium size yellow onion (diced) 1 can (15 oz petite diced tomatoes) 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium head cabbage (shredded fine) Put oil and turkey in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook turkey … Read more
Refreshing Red Bell Pepper Soup 4 red bell peppers (diced) 1 small sweet onion (diced) 1 cup tomato juice 3 cups vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs – oregano (basil, thyme, rosemary, or any blend you like) kosher salt and black pepper to taste In a stock pot over medium heat, add the bell … Read more
Classic Gazpacho 2 ripe tomatoes (diced small (capture the juice)) 2 young fresh cucumbers (seedless or seeds removed, peeled, diced small) 2 green spring onions (finely chopped) 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice sea salt and black pepper to taste drizzle olive oil drizzle white wine vinegar Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir … Read more