January is National Soup month and today I am starting the month off with Alphabet Soup in honor of first day back to school after Winter Break : 8 Cups of vegetable broth 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 12 oz frozen Mixed vegetable 1 Cup of Cubed potatoes 1 can diced petite [...]
Today's recipe is about eating Healthy. This is a vegan recipe with Canned pumpkin but if you have that works. 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 15-ounce cans pumpkin puree, (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 15-ounce cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 cups chicken stock, (or vegetable stock for vegetarian/vegan) ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons kosher salt TO ADD AT THE END ½ cup heavy cream, (or full-fat coconut [...]
January is Soup month. And today is another family Favorite - my version of Minestrone Soup. If you Goggle this Soup you will come up with many different recipes but basically it's a Vegetable Soup - my version is made with whatever I have in the pantry and fridge all cooked low and slow in [...]
It's Friday ! And today's favorite is my hubby's pick. This Congee recipe is from my Mother in laws kitchen with a twist. Instead of cooking on the stove for an hour I used my slow cooker to make a batch! Congee : is rice poridge cooked slow. It can be eaten at breakfast or [...]
Slow Cooked Potatoes Soup : is on the menu for today . Ingredients 8 slices bacon2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and 1-inch diced2 cloves garlic minced3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves removed from stem, or 1/2 tsp dry1/2 onion diced1 teaspoon black pepper3-1/2 cups chicken stock1 cup cheddar cheese shredded1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup heavy cream3 green onions green tops sliced thinly Cook bacon until crisp. Let drain and chop. Set aside to use. In a 6-quart slow cooker add potatoes, garlic, [...]
What is wedding soup called?Its original name in Italian is minestra maritata and it was translated to “wedding soup”, when in fact, a more appropriate translation would be “married soup”—as in green vegetables (minestra) blend very well (maritata) with meat. The marriage isn't a marriage between two people, but between vegetables and meat. 1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon dry [...]
Today in my kitchen : Vegan White Bean Soup 1lb. dried Great Northern beans, soaked overnight if possible, drained & rinsed*3 carrots, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)1 onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 tsp sage, 4c vegetable broth2c watersalt and pepper to taste Soak beans in water at least 4-12 hours, or overnight (see [...]
Welcome to my Kitchen and the Thursday food blog : In my crockpot I am making.... 3 chicken breast 1 cup parboiled rice* (also called converted rice)1 onion chopped3 carrots chopped3 celery chopped3 garlic minced3 teaspoons salt/pepper to taste 2 teaspoons parsley1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/2 teaspoon sage1 bay leaf 9 cups of low sodium chicken stock Directions Place all ingredients in order in a slow cooker.Cook [...]
Morning Thursday Food bloggers- Today is cold outside in South Louisiana -time for soup 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 2 quarts chicken stock or broth, ( use homemade from chicken) 1 cup of water 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked 2 cups shredded cooked chicken,(from making chicken stock) First in a large pot place chicken and chopped onion,celery [...]
Good Morning ! Another Sunny and cold December day - and the flu is going around my hubby work . I am making a big batch of soup for the office and a special treat for everyone. Vegetable Bean Soup 6 Cups of cooked Great Northern beans1 meaty Ham bones 1 C Ham /diced small1/4 tsp [...]
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