Category: Soups

  • Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup

    Curried Lentil-Tomato Soup

    Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon slices 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion (1 onion) 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 cup dried lentils 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons dry sherry Preparation Cook bacon in a large […]

  • Potato Soup

    Potato Soup

    Ingredients 3 bacon slices 1 cup chopped onion 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Cooking spray 1/2 cup water 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), divided 1/2 cup light sour cream 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives Preparation […]

  • Zesty Hamburger Soup

    Zesty Hamburger Soup

      Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cups sliced celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups water 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups frozen corn 1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta 4 pickled jalapeno slices 4 cups V8 juice 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green […]

  • Zucchini Soup

    Zucchini Soup

    Zucchini Soup Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 4 medium zucchini, grated 2 cups tomato passata 1/2 bunch basil or flat leaf parsley, leaves picked parmesan cheese, to serve Directions Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan and cook garlic over a high heat for 30 seconds or until just starting to brown. Add zucchini […]

  • Creamy White Bean and Bacon Soup

    Creamy White Bean and Bacon Soup

    INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of dried cannellini beans 5 strips of bacon, cut into tiny pieces 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp. (or more) of fresh rosemary, chopped 4 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp. tomato paste INSTRUCTIONS: Soak your beans overnight covered in water. Drain the next day […]

  • Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Soup

    Ingredients 6 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon(s) chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 2 Tbsp adobo sauce 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin 1 pound(s) dried black beans, rinsed 1 large red onion,  chopped 4 clove(s) garlic,  finely chopped 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless pork shoulder,  trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt Sour cream, fresh salsa and cilantro, for serving Directions In a 5- to […]

  • Maritime Clam Chowder

    Maritime Clam Chowder

    ingredients 4 slices bacon, chopped splash of water 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped generous splash of any white wine 1 cup heavy cream (35%) 1 cup milk 2x 5 ounce cans clam meat 1 large baking potato (unpeeled), coarsely grated 2 bay leaves leaves from 3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1x 14 ounce can unsweetened evaporated milk, or 1 1/2 cups regular milk sprinkle or two sea salt and freshly […]