Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each onion
4 each peeled beets
0.5 each head small green...
1 each carrot

Directions:

*Heat a little oil in frying pan, add 1 bay leaf, a few whole cloves, and several peppercorns.
*Add the vegetables and saute a few minutes.
*Transfer to cooking pot and add equal amounts of tomato juice and apple cider to cover the vegetables.
*Simmer 30-40 minutes.
*Now add lemon juice or vinegar until the broth is distinctly tart, balanced by the sweetness of the cider.
*Add salt to taste.
*Serve with horseradish.

Time:

1 hr (15 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 5 medium potatoes
1 each 1 cup mushrooms -...
1 each 1 can of beans (...
1 each 2-3 carrots
1 each 1/2 head of cabage
1 each 2 medium beet roots
1 each small bunch of...
1 each 3-5 cloves of garlic
1 each 2-3 dried bay leaves
1 each freshly ground...
1 each salt to taste
1 each 1 - 6oz can of...
1 each 2 glasses of...
1 each little bit of...

Directions:

*Peel and cut the vegetables.
*Cut carrots in circles.
*Cut potatoes in chunks.
*Slice beets in long thin slices like wide matchsticks or you can grate them on a large hole grater.
*Slice the cabbage as thin as possible.
*Chop the dill and press out the garlic.
*Disolve the tomato paste with water until it's juice like.
In a large 8qt pot half-ways filled with water cook the potatoes,
carrots, mushrooms (if using any), one of the c...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

4 each medium red...
0.5 cups thinly sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
0.5 cup dry white wine
0.25 cup chopped fresh...
0.5 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon saffron threads
0.25 teaspoon pepper
0.125 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 each (8-ounce) bottles...
2 each garlic cloves,...
2 each lemon slices
1 each (14.5-ounce) can...
1 each bay leaf
0.5 each lb medium peeled...
0.75 each lb cod or other...

Directions:

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Arrange potatoes in a circle on a paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes; rearrange potatoes and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Wrap potatoes in a towel, and let stand 5 minutes. Peel and cube potatoes; set aside. Combine onion and next 15 ingredients (onion through bay leaf) in a 3-quart casserole; stir well. Cover with casserole lid, and microwave at HIGH 5 minutes; stir and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Stir in potato, shr...

Time:

2 hr 20 min (35 min to prepare, 1 hr 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

4 cups brown rice, cooked
2 each medium tomatoes,...
1 each cayenne pepper to...
12 ounces orange juice
1 each medium bell...
1 each medium carrot, diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
10 each medium cloves...
3 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups water
2 cups dry black beans,...

Directions:

Providing the beans have soaked 8 hours or overnight, drain.
Then place soaked beans in a kettle or Dutch over with 4 cups water.
Bring to boil, cover, and simmer until tender (about 1 1/4 hours).

Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet.
Add onion, half the garlic, cumin, salt, and carrot.
Saute' over medium heat until carrot is tender.
Add remaining garlic and bell pepper.
Saute' until everything is very tender (another 10-15 minu...

Description:

Broccli Soup, The perfect...

Time:

1 hr 30 min (30 min to prepare, 1 hr to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Notes:

this is a large amount...

Ingredients:

64 fl oz Cicken Broth
2 large Bags of frozen...
1 large onion - chopped
1 quart half & half
1 pinch mace
1/2 cups corn starch mixed...

Directions:

First add the frozen broccli and the onion into a large pan, pour the chiken broth over the broccli just until it is covered. Cook on medium to medium high heat until the broccli is softened and cooked through. Next add in the half and half, stir. Then you will dissolve the cornstarch in cold water about 1/4 c, stir in. add your pinch of mace to desired taste. You will need to stir frequently until the soup starts to look kinda clear on the top.

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1 each 1 large bunch...
1 each 1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 each 1 Tbsp. unsalted...
1 each 2 medium leeks,...
1 each 1 medium baking...
1 each 1 clove garlic,...
1 each 3 cups low-sodium...
1 each 3/4 tsp. salt
1 each Pinch freshly...
1 each 1/4 cup...
1 each 1/4 Cup snipped...

Directions:

Separate broccoli stems from florets. Using a vegetable peeler, peel stems to remove tough outer layer, then slice into 1/4-inch-thick "coins." Break or cut the florets into small pieces. Reserve stems and florets separately.

In a medium saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add broccoli stems, potato, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water, broth, salt, and pepp...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped broccoli...
0.5 cup Diced celery
0.5 cup chopped onion
1 cup low sodium...
2 cups nonfat milk
2 tablespoon Cornstarch
0.25 teaspoon salt, Dash...
0.25 cup grated Swiss cheese

Directions:

Place vegetables and broth in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (about 8 minutes). Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is lightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Time:

25 min (5 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Notes:

152 calories; 7 g fat;...

Ingredients:

14 ounces vegetable broth
1 cup water
6 cups broccoli florets
14 ounces cannellini beans,...
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded sharp...

Directions:

Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.

Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1  head broccoli (1lb)
2 tablespoons EVOO
1  yellow onion, diced
2  cloves garlic,...
15 ounces cannellini beans
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1/2 ounce shaved Parmesean

Directions:

Steam broccoli until bright green, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup florets for garnish.

Heat oil in medium pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until translucent. Add beans and broth and bring mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat and add broccoli. Puree in batches in blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with broccoli florets, pine nuts and Parmesean.

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Romanian

Ingredients:

3 each lbs/1,250...
3 each qts/3 liter water
1 each carrot
1 each parsley root
1 each celery root
1 each onion
1 each bay leaf
2 each to 3 juniper...

Directions:

Set the beef to boil with the cold water. Remove foam, add the cleaned and quartered vegetables, juniper berries and bay leaf. Let boil, covered, at low temperature, for an hour. Add salt and let boil for another two hours. Remove the vegetables, remove the meat which will be used as filling for the pies and strain and degrease the soup. Serve in cups with meat pies (see Dough, French I or Dough, French II) or with pancakes with meat.

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

1 each 1 cup vegetable...
1 each 2 cups cooked...
1 each One 15-ounce can...
1 each 1 small carrot --...
1 each 1/4 cup finely...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 each salt and pepper...

Directions:

* In 2-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients.
* Heat to boiling over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered,
until carrots and celery are tender, about 15 minutes.

Time:

1 hr (10 min to prepare, 50 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon mild olive oil
0.5 cups chopped onion
3 each cloves garlic,...
2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
0.5 each lbs (6 cups)...
0.5 each lb (1 cup) new...
1 cup unsweetened 100%...
3 cups water
0.5 cup skim milk
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup chopped Granny...
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

Heat the oil in a high-sided skillet or large saucepan on medium high. Sauté the onions 3 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute longer. Add the squash, potatoes, 100% apple juice, and water or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until very soft. Puree in a blender or processor, in batches, until smooth. Pour back into the pan and stir in the milk and salt. Reheat and serve topped with chopped apple and parsley.

Time:

55 min (30 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

1 L arge butternut...
1 cup raw or...
3 each ears of sweet...
0.333333 cup water
2 each medium onions,...
2 each stalks celery,...
2 C arrots, peeled...
2 C loves garlic,...
0.25 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1 each Freshly ground...
2 each 4 Cup. water

Directions:

* Place squash on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 for 1 hour or until soft to the touch.
* Whirl in processor until cashews are a fine meal. Set aside.
* With a sharp knife, cut kernels off the cob. Set aside.
* Into a large stock pot put the water, onions, celery, and carrots.
* Cook until soft, about five minutes, adding more water if needed.
* Add to stock pot.
* Add corn kernels.
* When squash is cool enough to handle, cut in half and di...

Description:

Thick, filling soup makes a...

Time:

1 hr 15 min (45 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Notes:

Garnish with sliced...

Ingredients:

1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 cup chicken broth
1 lb butternut squash,...
2  pears, sliced, or...
1 tsp fresh-snipped...
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp coriander, ground
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup pecans, chopped &...
3  additional pears

Directions:

Cook and stir onion in margarine in 4-qt. Dutch oven until tender. Stir in broth, squash, pears, thyme, salt, pepper, and coriander. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10 - 15 minutes. Pour half of soup into food processer or blender;; cover and precess until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup. Return to Dutch oven; stir in whipping cream. Heat, stirring frequently, until hot.

Time:

4 hr (15 min to prepare, 3 hr 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1 each lb cabbage,...
4 each celery ribs, sliced
4 each carrots, sliced
1 each onion, chopped
2 each vegetable...
2 each garlic cloves,...
1 qt tomato juice, low...
4 cups water

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

6 cups chicken stock,...
0.5 cup vermicelli or...
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 each Clove pressed garlic
0.5 each chopped onion
3 each Whole cooked...
1 can tomato with green...
2 each Fresh green...
4 each or 5 ripe...

Directions:

1. Use the vermicelli that is cut or break up coiled type.
2. Fry the vermecelli or rice until golden, add chopped onion and garlic.
3. Cook until onion is clear.
4. Broth should be simmering with tomato and green chile.
5. Add golden rice or vermicelli to simmering stock and cover 15 minutes or until rice or pasta is done.
6. Add chicken and cook till heated through.
7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with 1/2 California avocado, spare amount of cilantro, ...

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1 pound sea scallops
1 cup fresh lemon juice
0.25 cup finely chopped...
0.25 cup chopped cilantro
0.25 cup tomato ketchup
0.25 cup orange juice
0.25 cup clam juice, Hot...
0.5 teaspoon finely chopped...
2 each California...

Directions:

1. Remove tough muscle from edge of scallop; quarter. Rinse; Pat dry.
2. Pour lemon juice over scallops. Let marinate until scallops are firm and opaque, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile mix red onion, cilantro, ketchup, orange juice, clam juice, hot pepper sauce, jalapeno, and salt to tast; reserve.
4. When scallops are ready, drain, reserving lemon juice.
5. Fold scallop and avocado into ketchup mixture.Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved lemon juice.
6. Chill at lea...

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Romanian

Ingredients:

3 each qts/3 liter water
1 each big onion
2 each big carrots
1 each big parsley root
1 each celery root
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon caraway, salt,...

Directions:

Boil the julienned vegetables with a tablespoon of caraway. When ready, strain, set the liquid to boil again and add a mixture of fried flour and butter and the salt. Let boil for a little while more. Serve with croutons fried in butter.

Time:

40 min (20 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

0.25 cup chopped fresh...
1 each Tabasco sauce to...
1 each salt to taste
1 OZ package Fantastic...
1 OZ can diced...
1 OZ can "lite"...
1 cups water

Directions:

* In a soup pot or large saucepan, bring the water, coconut milk, and tomatoes (with liquid) to a boil over high heat, stirring often.
* Whisk in the Instant Black Beans and season with salt and Tabasco.
* Cover, turn off the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
* Stir well and reheat if necessary.
* Serve in soup bowls garnished with cilantro.

Time:

55 min (10 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

2 each Carrots
2 each medium potatoes
2 each medium leeks
1 each large onion
2 each to 3 ounces...

Directions:

Dice all of the vegetables into smallish pieces.

Put into a 4 pint saucepan and fry gently in a little oil for 3 or 4 minutes.

Add 3 pints of water and then stir in the lentils. Bring to the boil and then turn the heat down low and let simmer for 30 - 40 minutes.

When the lentils are cooked and the vegetables are a bit mushy add either the vegie stock or the salt and pepper to taste.

Serve garnished with chopped parsley or corriande...

Time:

35 min (15 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Romanian

Ingredients:

2 each qts/2 liter water
1 each medium cauliflower
1 each parsley root, 1...
1 each onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon chopped dill
0.5 cup sour cream, salt

Directions:

Grate the parsley root, carrot and onion and boil in water until tender. Strain, add salt and a mixture of fried flour and butter, liquefied with some of the boiling liquid. Add the cauliflower in small bunches and boil at slow heat until the cauliflower is tender. Pour in the serving bowl on top of the dill mixed with the sour cream.

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

1 each large onion, chopped
2 each garlic cloves,...
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 tablespoon flour
1 each medium yellow...
3 each large chayote...
6 cups vegetable broth,...
0.5 cup water, cilantro,...
0.333333 cup fat free sour cream
1 tablespoon Finely chopped...
0.333333 cup skim milk

Directions:

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Sauté onion and garlic until tender; about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and ginger and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add squash, pepper, and 2 cups broth to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer until squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Process mixture in food processor or blender until smooth; return to saucepan. Add remaining broth and water continuing to heat; serving warm or cool to...

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 Jar Passover...
1 each One medium onion,...
1 each One large or two...
1 each One large or two...

Directions:

* Simmer onion in 1-2 T oil until soft and fragrant. Drain liquid from Borsht jar into pan. Cut carrots and potato into bite-size pieces. Simmer vegetables in borsht liquid for about 15 minutes until almost soft. Add beets from jar. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until potatoes and carrots are soft but not mushy. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Description:

Filling soup, serve with...

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

3 cup potatos, peeled,...
1/2 cup celery, finely...
1/2 cup carrots, finely...
1/4 cup onion, finely...
1 tablespoon fresh parsley,...
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 cup non-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpse flour
6 ounces cheddar cheese,...

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, combine first 8 ingredients. Cover, simmer on low heat until tender, 15-20 minutes.
2. Gradually add milk to flour & mix well.
3. Pour milk mixture into veg mixture and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Add cheese and stir till melted.
Makes 5 1 cup servings.

Time:

55 min (10 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ingredients:

6 each chicken boullion...
3 cups water
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced red onion
2.5 cups or 1 bag frozen...
16 OZ bag of mixed...
2 can or 1 large family...
1 pound velveta cheese

Directions:

1.) Combine in saucepan all but last 2 ingredients.

2.) Bring to simmer and cover for 30 minutes.

3.) Add cream of chicken and velveta cheese.

4.) Heat on low until cheese melts.