Sausage soup with spinach and rice
1 lb. hot Italian sausage 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. dried basil 1 cup chopped onion 3 cups fresh baby spinach, torn 3 cloves garlic, crushed into 2-3 inch pieces 9 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked long-grain rice 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, with juice salt and pepper to taste […]
Scandinavian cabbage soup
2 cups cabbage, chopped l cup onion, sliced l cup celery slices 1 cup peas l cup thin sliced carrots 2 cups creamed corn 1 stick butter 2 1/2-3 cups milk 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste 1 1/2-2cps shredded cheddar cheese Sauté […]
Portuguese stone soup
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 spicy smoked sausages, (10-12 oz.) sliced 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 3 tablespoons minced garlic 8 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 4 cups (about 2/3 pound) very thinly sliced cabbage 2 cups diced potatoes 1 […]
Cream of winter rutabaga soup with cinnamon
2 Tbsps butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 1/4 pounds rutabaga 4 Tbsps light cream salt and freshly ground black pepper caramelized onion rings to garnish (optional) Melt the butter in a large saucepan, put in the onion, cover and cook with the cinnamon stick for 10 minutes. Peel the rutabaga […]
Garlic, chick pea, and spinach soup
2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 5 cups vegetable stock 12 ounces potatoes, peeled and finely chopped 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons light tahini (sesame seed paste) 7 ounces spinach, shredded cayenne pepper […]
Classic French onion soup
4 large onions 2 tablespoons sunflower or olive oil, or 1 tablespoon of each 2 tablespoons butter 3 1/4 cups vegetable stock 4 slices French bread 11/2-2 ounces Gruyere or Cheddar cheese, grated salt and freshly ground black pepper Peel and quarter the onions and slice or chop them into 1/4 inch pieces. Heat the […]
Easy butternut squash soup
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, mashed with side of thick knife 1 1/2-1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2-3 pounds butternut squash, halved, seeded, and baked until soft 4 cups chicken stock or 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 4 cups hot water 1 bay leaf pinch of sugar 1/2 teaspoon or more […]
Cream of winter rutabaga soup with cinnamon
2 Tbsps butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 1/4 pounds rutabaga 4 Tbsps light cream salt and freshly ground black pepper caramelized onion rings to garnish (optional) Melt the butter in a large saucepan, put in the onion, cover and cook with the cinnamon stick for 10 minutes. Peel the rutabaga and cut it into […]
Carrot dill soup
3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped dill, or more to taste salt and pepper to taste Sauté carrots and onions in butter over medium flame. Add […]
Spicy potato, sausage, and greens soups
1 pound Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion, or more to taste 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (slice them with skins on) 4 cups water 2 packed cups torn or chopped fresh greens 1/3 cup whipping cream salt and pepper Heat soup pot over medium flame. Add sausage and onions and […]