Category Archives: SOUPS

AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT

ESCAROLE BEAN SPROUT BOWL – GOAT Delight Soy Chicken with fresh bean sprout and escarole steeped in a red onion, celery and carrot broth. Seasoned with garlic, coriander and tarragon with a breath of heat! Served over Coriander Rice and topped with fresh cilantro! ‘Out of the park’ says Steve! Makes 10-1/2 cups soup &ContinueContinue reading “AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT”

AFC Italian French Onion Soup

ITALIAN FRENCH ONION SOUP Two world cuisines beautifully groomed for animal-free! What makes Italian, Italian and French, French emerges with little effort in a soup that longs for nothing except to be eaten! Moans of pleasure from Steve! Makes approx. 14 cups 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 jumbo onion – cut ends off,ContinueContinue reading “AFC Italian French Onion Soup”

AFC Green Cabbage Chili

GREEN CABBAGE CHILI Three bean chili with sauteed cabbage, pepper and onion, and homemade smoky plant protein mix. Mildly seasoned with coriander, curry, cumin and garlic in a tomato base pumpkin sauce! Just in time for Fall! Makes 15 cups Protein Mix: 1 c. water 2 t. liquid smoke 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 t.ContinueContinue reading “AFC Green Cabbage Chili”

Gluten-Free Broccoli Corn Chowder

GLUTEN-FREE BROCCOLI CORN CHOWDER Made with pan-fried potatoes, fresh corn off the cob, sauteed celery and onion, soy bacon bits and broccoli cuts. Steeped in a white wine and sage creamy Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream broth! Makes 15-½ cups Prepare corn: 3 fresh ears of ‘butter/sugar’ corn on the cob, shucked Place ears ofContinueContinue reading “Gluten-Free Broccoli Corn Chowder”

Tomato Saffron Cauliflower Bisque – GOAT

TOMATO SAFFRON CAULIFLOWER BISQUE – GOAT A hearty looking and texturally tasting tomato bisque that maintains the light and smooth qualities of a fine soup! Makes 8 cups TA-FC ClipBoard: This is a hearty tomato bisque due to the amount of cauliflower used. If you want less solids, use less cauliflower. Also note that cauliflower absorbsContinueContinue reading “Tomato Saffron Cauliflower Bisque – GOAT”

CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUPS (WRS)

FROM THE SITE OF FAT-FREE CHEF: 1 – AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Another fabulous cabbage soup, hitting all the right notes. Weight reduction or not, I love cabbage soup – ala Sharon! Makes a lot 2 – AFC 5 SPICE TOMATO BEAN SOUP Fat-Free and still delicious! Cabbage, celery and carrots combined with Roman beansContinueContinue reading “CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUPS (WRS)”

Mushroom Onion Stew

MUSHROOM ONION STEW A stew that never stops giving pleasure! No matter how many times I make a variation of the same stew from decades ago, it’s always top shelf! Makes 24 cups 3 Way Mushroom Saute: 1 lb. fresh white button mushrooms, washed well, then quartered like a cross 5 oz. fresh Shitake mushrooms,ContinueContinue reading “Mushroom Onion Stew”

Tomato Soupy Sauce

TOMATO SOUPY SAUCE Halfway between a soup and a sauce with multiple uses. It’s one of those rare sauces that totally consumes your attention while consuming it. No matter if used for dipping, for saucing potatoes, pasta or rice or as a soup, it’s not easily forgotten! Makes about 17 cups Saute the ramps: (optional) 1ContinueContinue reading “Tomato Soupy Sauce”

by Request: Hearty Veg Bean Soup For Steve

BY REQUEST: HEARTY VEG BEAN SOUP FOR STEVE Fresh, frozen and canned veggies mixed with Bush’s GRILLIN’ Beans in a smoky tomato, garlic, coriander and basil broth thickened with unmodified potato starch to achieve a velvet viscosity! Makes 19-1/2 cups 2 T. margarine 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 c. diced celery using someContinueContinue reading “by Request: Hearty Veg Bean Soup For Steve”

African Cricket Chili – therapeutic too

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AFRICAN CRICKET CHILI – therapeutic too A ‘Cure Whatever Ails You’ Soup. Or at least you’ll think you’re cured. Hibiscus, lavender, black forbidden rice with lots of veggies, herbs and spice makes the alternative cricket tastes especially nice! MAKES 24 cups Make the black rice > 2 c. black forbidden…

Matzo Chili

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MATZO CHILI FIVE STAR. Do I need to say more? Follow The Recipe. Wouldn’t ya know that the best chili I ever had turned out to be Jewish, says Steve, who practically ate the whole pot! Man is this good… Makes 13 cups 2 T. extra virgin…

Cream Of Tomato Pumpkin Soup

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CREAM OF TOMATO PUMPKIN SOUP A rich, elegant, powerfully expressed creamy soup! Common ingredients don’t detract from its beauty, in fact, they enhance it! Makes 9 cups 24 oz. jar CENTO RUSTICA PASSATA (tomato sauce) 15 oz. can all natural pumpkin 1 c. fresh carrot juice, strained…

SHARON’S DIRT BROTH

SHARON’S DIRT BROTH The animal-free chef’s answer to Bone Broth! Instead of cannibalizing an animal to cure what ails me, I go to the soil and the salt of the earth! The best feel good broth I’ve ever had. Before – During – After. Makes 35 cups This is a lengthy process, so don’t engageContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S DIRT BROTH”

QUINOA VEG CLAM & OYSTER CHOWDER

QUINOA VEG CLAM & OYSTER CHOWDER Who would believe it? Sea water, wild mushrooms and saffron give this chowder it’s sea flavor. Tastes like tender clams and oysters, with the toasted quinoa creating a perfect texture extension for the veg sea food. Bold and wonderful! Makes 9-1/4 cups Make sea water: 3 c. water 1ContinueContinue reading “QUINOA VEG CLAM & OYSTER CHOWDER”

GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE NOODLE SOUP

GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE NOODLE SOUP My Fat-Free Fling Soup. OMGod. Off the planet. Thank you for this beautiful gift! Makes 20 cups 16 c. water 1 c. dried blackeye peas, washed and drained 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 c. diced white onion, 1/2 inch squares 1/4 c. Minor’s Mushroom Base (mushroom bouillon)ContinueContinue reading “GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE NOODLE SOUP”

PINK LENTIL PUMPKIN SOUP

PINK LENTIL PUMPKIN SOUP Creamed pink lentils and pumpkin simmered with celery, beets and cauliflower. Seasoned with rosemary, garlic and smoked paprika! This rustic soup melts in your mouth! Makes 18 cups 2 c. pink lentils, washed well under running water to remove all foam and drained 8 c. water In extra-large soup pot bringContinueContinue reading “PINK LENTIL PUMPKIN SOUP”

MY IMMUNE BOOSTER SOUP

MY IMMUNE BOOSTER SOUP This soup is a complete meal. You’ll walk away thinking you’ll order this soup again. Fresh melon topped with coconut cream with fresh lime would make a perfect dessert accompaniment. No starch, no salad, no veggie meat needed with this soup. Enjoy it as is. Thinking healthy means enjoying all theContinueContinue reading “MY IMMUNE BOOSTER SOUP”

CREAMY MARSALA CAN SOUP

CREAMY MARSALA CAN SOUP Yup, it’s all cans. So easy, creamy, spicy, sweet. A bunch of canned veggies blended till smooth, then simmered with tomato and carrot juices plus Marsala wine and almond milk. Lots of spice makes this soup extra nice! Makes 11 cups 15 oz. can lima beans including liquid 14.5 oz. canContinueContinue reading “CREAMY MARSALA CAN SOUP”

ONION MUSHROOM WINE SOUP

ONION MUSHROOM WINE SOUP Caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and celery with potato simmered in a mushroom, tomato, red wine broth with baby spinach! Toasted English muffin croutons texture like dumplings! Makes 18 cups CARAMELIZED ONIONS: 3 lg. sweet onions – cut off ends, cut in half from end to end, peel bith halves, then cutContinueContinue reading “ONION MUSHROOM WINE SOUP”

POPEYE SOUP

POPEYE SOUP Popeye The Spinach Man never had it this good! Spinach, mushrooms, sweet onion, peppers and stewed tomatoes in a savory broth with Goldbaum’s Gluten Free All Natural Brown Rice Pasta Shells. WOW! Makes 25 cups 17 c. water 2 lbs. fresh spinach 1 T. garlic powder 1 T. ground coriander 1 T. onionContinueContinue reading “POPEYE SOUP”

AFTER LENT SOUP OR GRAVY

AFTER LENT SOUP OR GRAVY A ‘back to the root’ soup or gravy for the masses!  Makes 26 cups 4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2 inch wide segments 1 lg. sweet onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice 3/4 lb. turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2/3 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2ContinueContinue reading “AFTER LENT SOUP OR GRAVY”

SAFFRON CELERY SOUP

SAFFRON CELERY SOUP We use the whole bunch of celery in this soup along with red onion, Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes and pistachio nuts. Seasoned with saffron, caraway, coriander and star of anise! Makes 9-3/4 cups 1 bunch celery – cut off end and tops, wash well to remove all dirt, then cut stalksContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON CELERY SOUP”

HOT AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER SOUP

HOT AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER SOUP A hot and sour cauliflower soup with spinach, baked potato and carrot ribbons floating with udon Japanese noodles and cilantro oil in a white miso, garlic, coriander and smoked paprika broth! The best hot and sour soup I’ve ever tasted! Makes 24 cups 20 c. water 12 firmly packed c.ContinueContinue reading “HOT AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER SOUP”

PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip

PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip This is my gazpacho – upticked all the way to the moon and back. The longer it marinates, the more subtle the flavors. Some like the old, some like the new! Serve as a cold appetizer soup or a dip with tortilla chips! Makes 9 cups 16 oz.ContinueContinue reading “PINEAPPLE BEAN SALSA SOUP – or dip”

WILD NOODLE SOUP

WILD NOODLE SOUP A new approach to the noodle soup – the broth is in the solid ingredients. Plus meat, meat and more meat. Where’s the meat? In the blackeye peas and wild rice. Animal eaters won’t believe there’s no animal in this soup. Plant-eaters won’t believe there’s no fake meat in this soup! MakesContinueContinue reading “WILD NOODLE SOUP”

A SOUP FOR THE PHARAOHS

A SOUP FOR THE PHARAOHS Put a high price tag on this soup. Sell only by the cup. Rich. Wow. Whoa. From another planet. Ancient inspired by the grain. You won’t recognize it. Rare. Makes 8-1/2 cups Prepare grain: 3 c. water 1 c. Kamut grain Combine water and grain in saucepan. Bring to boil,ContinueContinue reading “A SOUP FOR THE PHARAOHS”

KAMUT TOMATO CORN STEW

KAMUT TOMATO CORN STEW Kamut grain and sweet corn stewed in a thick tomato and white miso broth with garlic, smoked paprika, rosemary and coriander. Garnished with orange zest and served with a side of ciabatta bread spread with miso and extra virgin olive oil! Makes 8-1/2 cups 1 c. Kamut berries (grain) 4 c.ContinueContinue reading “KAMUT TOMATO CORN STEW”

PINTO BEAN PEA SOUP

  PINTO BEAN PEA SOUP A rich, meaty, smoky, stick to your ribs pinto bean pea soup! Makes 16 cups 3 c. dried split green peas, rinsed till foam disappears 2 c. dried pinto beans, rinsed till foam disappears 12 c. water 4 c. additional water 2 T. salt or to taste (don’t add theContinueContinue reading “PINTO BEAN PEA SOUP”

PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP

PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP Pink lentils, mixed veggies and stewed tomatoes simmered with cubed Seitan in a smoked paprika, garlic and coriander broth! Makes 14 cups 10 c. water 2 c. dried pink lentils – rinsed in wire mesh strainer till all foam disappears Combine water and rinsed lentils in large soup pot. Bring toContinueContinue reading “PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP”

VEGGIE HAMBURG SOUP

VEGGIE HAMBURG SOUP Sauteed peppers, onion and Yves Veggie Ground combined with mushrooms, blackeye peas, green beans, corn and okra. Simmered in a red wine and coffee tomato herb broth. Thickened with pumpkin! Garnished with orange zest! Makes 22 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 med. size fresh green peppers, cored and cutContinueContinue reading “VEGGIE HAMBURG SOUP”

WILD PINTO BEAN SOUP with fried garlic tortillas

WILD PINTO BEAN SOUP with fried garlic tortillas Pow! Wow! Flavors and textures galore! If you want to impress guests with a soup so wild that they won’t know if they’re eating meat or not, and won’t care, this is it! Makes 20 cups Soup: 2 c. dried pinto beans 9 c. water 2 t.ContinueContinue reading “WILD PINTO BEAN SOUP with fried garlic tortillas”

EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP

EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP Edamame (soy beans) cooked with split green peas. Seasoned with rosemary, fennel and garlic! Fat-free! Makes 7 cups 2 c. dried split green peas, rinsed till all foam disappears 2 c. froz. shelled edamame (soy beans) 10 c. water 1 T. salt 2 t. ground fennel seed 1 t. dried groundContinueContinue reading “EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP”

WAGON WHEEL CHILI

WAGON WHEEL CHILI Yves Veggie Ground supplies the meatless meat. Cooked with fried peppers and onion, stewed tomatoes and pinto beans in a coriander-fennel tomato sauce. Hungarian paprika and red cayenne take the place of chili powder – with a great result! Serve alone or over wagon wheel pasta! Makes 9-1/2 cups 1/4 c. oliveContinueContinue reading “WAGON WHEEL CHILI”

FRESH BASIL SPLIT PEA AND ORZO SOUP

FRESH BASIL SPLIT PEA AND ORZO SOUP A creamy split pea soup with fresh basil, garlic and smoke. Topped with salty orzo pasta that tastes and textures like mozzarella cheese!  Makes 5-1/2 cups 2 c. dried green split peas 8 c. water Rinse peas in colander till all foam disappears. Place peas and water inContinueContinue reading “FRESH BASIL SPLIT PEA AND ORZO SOUP”

TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants

 TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants with cabbage, baby carrots, baked beans and roasted peppers.  Seasoned with garlic, caraway and ginger. Sweet, tart and mildly spicy! Gluten-free and fat-free!! Makes approx. 33 cups 6 lb. 6 oz. can stewed tomatoes 1 lb. baby carrots 1 sm. green cabbage, outer leaves removed, cored and cut into 1ContinueContinue reading “TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants”

BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP for restaurants

BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP  Canned brown sugar baked beans combined with sauteed pineapple, onion and mushrooms. Flavored with beer, white wine and sage.  Made creamy with a Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese and fresh orange blend!  Makes 19 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 5-6 sm. yellow onions; cut ends off, peel, cut from topContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP for restaurants”

TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants

TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants Made with vegetarian beans, roasted peppers, corn and spinach. Seasoned with garlic,  basil, coriander and mint. Served with a lemon slice float! Makes 37 cups 6 lb. 6 oz. can GFS Stewed Tomatoes including liquid; remove 3-4 c. solids plus liquid from can, and blend in blender till pureedContinueContinue reading “TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants”

THREE GREEN STEW

THREE GREEN STEW KALE, TURNIP GREENS AND SPINACH with beets, carrots and potatoes in a creamy mustard garlic horseradish sauce! Tastes like you cooked it with salt pork! Makes 17 cups 6 c. water 16 oz. bag fresh-cut kale (remove all coarse stems from greens, even when greens are pre-cut) 16 oz. bag fresh-cut turnip greensContinueContinue reading “THREE GREEN STEW”

EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOM CHILI

EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOM CHILI Italian and Mexican flavors combine in a gourmet style fine dining chili experience! Makes 12 cups 6 T. margarine 12 oz. fresh button/white mushrooms, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3 c. cubed eggplant, unpeeled, 1/2 inch cubes (no larger) 1 t. salt 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lg. sweetContinueContinue reading “EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOM CHILI”

BLACK BEAN CORN CHOWDER

BLACK BEAN CORN CHOWDER In this chowder we use three types of corn: sweet yellow, sweet white, and cream style, combined with black beans and caramelized onion and celery in a garlic, chipotle powder and thyme seasoned soy milk base, thickened with instant mashed potatoes. Spicy, sweet and smooth!  Makes 12 cups 1/3 c. margarineContinueContinue reading “BLACK BEAN CORN CHOWDER”

BEER CHILI MAC

BEER CHILI MAC Onion, green pepper and celery sauteed with fresh garlic in hot chili oil, then simmered with tomatoes and kidney beans in a tomato sauce seasoned with sweet paprika, fennel and thyme. Flavored with beer and a touch of mustard. Topped with diced avocado! Makes 6 servings 2 T. margarine 2 t. hotContinueContinue reading “BEER CHILI MAC”

CORN CHILI

CORN CHILI A sweet corn chili with sauteed celery and onion, combined with kidney beans, mushrooms and stewed tomatoes. Seasoned with chili powder, paprika, garlic and tarragon! Makes 6 cups 4 T. olive oil 1/2 c. diced celery, 3/8 inch squares 1/2 c. diced onion, 3/8 inch squares salt 3 dashes red cayenne pepper 15ContinueContinue reading “CORN CHILI”

BASIC CHILI

BASIC CHILI Spicy Mexican chili beans and deep red kidney beans simmered with plum tomatoes, sweet onion, green pepper and green chilies. Heartily seasoned with spice and herbs! Makes 8 cups 2 T. margarine 2 T. olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 lg. sweet onion, diced 1 lg. green pepper, dicedContinueContinue reading “BASIC CHILI”

BABY PORTOBELLO CHILI

BABY PORTOBELLO CHILI Sauteed baby Portobello mushrooms, sweet onion and green, sweet red, Anaheim and habenero peppers. Combined with kidney and pinto beans and simmered in a garlic, chili and fresh basil and parsley cocoa-flavored tomato sauce! Makes 13 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 14 oz. fresh baby Portobello mushrooms, quartered 1 lg.ContinueContinue reading “BABY PORTOBELLO CHILI”

MEATLESS CHILI MAC

MEATLESS CHILI MAC Sauteed mushroom, onion and green pepper with pinto beans and carrot in a smoky-sweet garlic and herb tomato sauce. Seasoned with chili, basil, tarragon and rosemary. Served over elbow macaroni and topped with fresh cilantro! Makes 9 cups 2 T. margarine 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 c. peeled, diced onionContinueContinue reading “MEATLESS CHILI MAC”

SOY SAUSAGE CHILI

SOY SAUSAGE CHILI Sauteed sweet onion and soy sausage combined with kidney beans and tomatoes in a  chili and cumin flavored tomato sauce. Seasoned with garlic, basil and rosemary. Splendid for the entire family! Makes 10 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced into 1/2 – 3/4 inchContinueContinue reading “SOY SAUSAGE CHILI”

EARLY AUTUMN STEW

Early Autumn Stew Sweet onion marinated overnight in Madeira wine, then sautéed with baby Portobello mushrooms and added to a pot of Madeira wine and sweet cider-flavored tomato broth with stewed tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, sweet red roasted peppers, fresh garlic and cilantro! Makes 10 cups Marinate onions: 1 jumbo sweet onion, peeled and sliced intoContinueContinue reading “EARLY AUTUMN STEW”

PUREE OF TOMATO BEAN SOUP

PUREE OF TOMATO BEAN SOUP with carrot, tarragon, basil, lemon and garlic. Topped with a garlic, tarragon mashed potato ball! Garnished with fresh parsley!  Light, fresh but rich tasting, soothing, spicy, tangy, sweet, subtly exciting! A perfect Autumn soup! Makes 6 cups 16 oz. can Heinz Vegetarian Beans 14-1/2 oz. can sliced carrots including liquid 1ContinueContinue reading “PUREE OF TOMATO BEAN SOUP”

BAKED BEAN BLACK BEAN STEW

BAKED BEAN BLACK BEAN STEW Caramelized sweet onion and green pepper with baked beans, black beans, stewed tomatoes and sweet corn. Seasoned with garlic, lemon and thyme! Makes 12 cups 1/4 c. margarine 2 T. corn oil 1 jumbo sweet onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch squares 3 med. green peppers, cored and cutContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEAN BLACK BEAN STEW”

BAKED BEAN CHILI

BAKED BEAN CHILI with tomatoes, caramelized sweet onion and textured vegetable protein. Seasoned with cumin, oregano, chipotle powder and fresh garlic. Secret ingredient? Cocoa! Makes 8 cups 3 T. margarine 1 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch squares 1/2 t. salt 1 t. sugar 2/3 c. water 1 lg. vegetable bouillon cubeContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEAN CHILI”

CABBAGE BEAN AND VEGETABLE STEW

CABBAGE BEAN AND VEGETABLE STEW Spicy, savory with just enough heat and sweet! Yes, you’re going to use nearly every spice and herb you have! Excellent color, flavor, texture and aroma achievements! Makes 28 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 3 c. sliced celery, crosswise into 1/2 inch wide segments 1 c. diced yellow onion, 1/2ContinueContinue reading “CABBAGE BEAN AND VEGETABLE STEW”

THREE BEAN GARLIC ONION SOUP

THREE BEAN GARLIC ONION SOUP with red wine, tarragon and thyme! The richness of this soup proves that you don’t need beef broth to achieve a beef broth richness! Makes 7-1/2 cups 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 3 sm. yellow onions, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch squares salt 15 oz. can chick peasContinueContinue reading “THREE BEAN GARLIC ONION SOUP”

TOMATO, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP

TOMATO, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP Served with orzo pasta. Simply made and simply delicious!  Grape leaves, a surprising addition. A soup designed for restaurants! Makes 32 cups 106 oz. can whole Italian peeled tomatoes in tomato puree with basil leaf; yes, you read it correctly, it’s 106 oz.  (I used San Marzano brand); cut tomatoesContinueContinue reading “TOMATO, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP”

SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP

SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP Made with only seasonings. This soup is great as is, or can be used as a base in which to add other ingredients as you use it. It was designed with the restaurant in mind. It’s thin enough so that it doesn’t become too thick in the refrigerator, reheats beautifully.ContinueContinue reading “SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP”

RUSSIAN WEDDING SOUP

 RUSSIAN WEDDING SOUP The next time the President of Russia and his wife visit the USA, the White House needs to serve them this special soup. The W.H. Chefs need to follow the directions precisely. The soup, not the meat, will be the star of this banquet! Steve made the first half then I madeContinueContinue reading “RUSSIAN WEDDING SOUP”

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CARROT AND ROASTED PEPPER BISQUE

 CARROT AND ROASTED PEPPER BISQUE with curry, coriander, tarragon and fresh garlic. Simple, elegant, quick! Makes 6-1/2 cups 3, 15 oz. cans sliced carrots including liquid 12 oz. jar sweet red roasted peppers ¼ c. margarine 1 t. dried tarragon 1 t. mild curry powder 1 t. ground coriander 1 t. raw sugar 1/3 c.ContinueContinue reading “CARROT AND ROASTED PEPPER BISQUE”

SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP

SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP A thick, fragrant, big flavor vegetable bean soup with orzo pasta. Hearty like a chili! Makes 18-1/2 cups 3 T. corn oil 4-6 sm. yellow onions, diced into ½ inch squares 4 c. fresh cut green cabbage, ¾ inch squares 1 t. salt 2, 14.5 oz. cans sliced carrots includingContinueContinue reading “SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP”

SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP

SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP Everybody loves tomato soup. This one is rich, chunky and satisfying! Makes 6 cups  2 T. coconut oil spread (Olivio brand) 3 finely chopped peeled garlic cloves 2 T. chopped celery leaves 28 oz. can whole tomatoes in puree (I used San Marzano brand) 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup plusContinueContinue reading “SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP”

ANTIPASTO CHILI

ANTIPASTO CHILI A taste of Italy in a mainly Mexican dish! Makes 7 cups 2 T. olive oil 1 med. onion, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thin half rings 1/2 c. sweet red roasted peppers, cut into chunks 3-1/2 oz. can mushrooms, stems & pieces 2 sm. vegetable bouillon cubes 1/2 c.ContinueContinue reading “ANTIPASTO CHILI”

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SOUP

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SOUP Black beans, sweet red roasted peppers, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes quick-simmered in a ginger, garlic and cilantro tomato broth. Especially nice! Makes 7-1/2 cups 15 oz. can black beans including liquid 2 c. canned tomato puree 1 c. canned petite diced tomatoes including some liquid 1 c. water 1/2 c. non-dairy creamerContinueContinue reading “SUN-DRIED TOMATO SOUP”

TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW

 TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW with sweet red roasted peppers, herbs and spice. Topped with dill avocado cream! Makes 8-1/2 cups 1/4 c. margarine, regular or trans fat-free 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 15 oz. can whole kernel yellow corn, with liquid 15 oz. can whole kernel white corn, with liquid 28 oz. canContinueContinue reading “TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW”

GARAM MASALA CHILI

GARAM MASALA CHILI Sautéed sweet onions and peppers, pinto beans and sweet white and yellow corn simmered in a tomato sauce seasoned with fresh garlic, Garam Masala spice, curry and chili powder. A new and exciting way to experience chili! Makes 13 cups 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 jumbo, or 2 sm. greenContinueContinue reading “GARAM MASALA CHILI”

FAT WHACKER TOMATO SOUP

FAT WHACKER TOMATO SOUP with sweet corn, orange, curry and cilantro! Makes 3-1/2 cups 17 oz. can whole kernel corn with liquid 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup 1/2 c. either orange or orange tangerine juice, not made from concentrate dried tarragon to taste mild curry to taste sev. chopped leaves fresh cilantro freshly groundContinueContinue reading “FAT WHACKER TOMATO SOUP”

CREAMED VEGETABLE SOUP WITH RICE BALLS

CREAMED VEGETABLE SOUP WITH RICE BALLS Asparagus, pea and carrot puree with curry and tarragon. Served over smoke flavored curried rice and bean balls. Serves 6 Rice: 2-1/2 c. water 1/2 t. salt 2 c. long grain white rice Soup: 15 oz. can cut asparagus with liquid (or spears, it doesn’t matter) 15 oz. canContinueContinue reading “CREAMED VEGETABLE SOUP WITH RICE BALLS”

CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP

CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP Elegant, delicious, light, creamy and fragrant! Makes 9-1/2 cups 2 T. margarine 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 jumbo sweet onion, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch squares 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, quartered salt and pepper 1 med. eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 lg.ContinueContinue reading “CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP”

EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI STEW

 EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI STEW sautéed onion, eggplant and zucchini in a garlic, Balsamic and stewed tomato sauce. Makes 8 cups 2 T. margarine 1 med. onion, peeled and diced into large pieces (3/4 inch square) 1 lg. eggplant, diced into 1/2-3/4 inch cubes (not any larger, otherwise they won’t cook through in the allotted time)ContinueContinue reading “EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI STEW”

CREAMY YAM AND TARRAGON SOUP

CREAMY YAM AND TARRAGON SOUP Served hot or cold, this appetizer soup introduces any meal nicely! Makes 5-1/2 cups 3 c. cooked, mashed yams (use 3 lg. yams, peeled, cut into chunks, boiled in salted water till tender, then drained and mashed with 1/2 stick margarine) 3-1/2 c. non-dairy liquid creamer (regular or fat-free) 1ContinueContinue reading “CREAMY YAM AND TARRAGON SOUP”

LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP

LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP or clean out the refrigerator soup. A potent tonic for whatever ails you. Makes 22 cups leftover fresh broccoli stalks, diced, about 2 c. 1 med. onion, peeled and diced 5 carrots, peeled and diced 3 potatoes, peeled and diced leftover celery with leaves, diced, about 2 c. 15 oz. can kidney beansContinueContinue reading “LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP”

GHETTO SPLIT PEA SOUP

GHETTO SPLIT PEA SOUP A perfect arrangement of flavor and texture! Makes 8 cups 1 lb. split green peas, rinsed and drained 1 med. onion diced 3 carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 3/8” wide half rounds 1 c. sliced celery 8 c. water 1 T. salt 2 T. brown sugar 2ContinueContinue reading “GHETTO SPLIT PEA SOUP”

STEVE’S DERBY STEW

 STEVE’S DERBY STEW Mushroom, black bean and tomato stew with fresh garlic, white wine and cilantro. Makes 18 cups 2 T. olive oil 1 T. margarine 24 oz. fresh mushrooms (white and/or baby portobellos), washed, trimmed and quartered (if large, then cut into 6ths) 2 med. sized sweet onions, peeled, then diced into 1/2 inchContinueContinue reading “STEVE’S DERBY STEW”

SHARON’S BELMONT STEW

 SHARON’S BELMONT STEW A red wine, thyme and tarragon flavored vegetable and tomato stew. Makes 14 cups 2 T. margarine 1 lg. baker’s potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 lg. turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-3/4 inch cubes 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled, cut crosswise into 3rds, then lengthwise into quarters 1/2 lg.ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S BELMONT STEW”

SWEET CHILI for STEVE

 SWEET CHILI for STEVE You won’t find any chili flavoring in this chili. That’s the way he likes it and that’s the way I make it, when I’m cooking just for him! Yield: It’s an all you can eat, which means we don’t measure servings when I make this dish. (It’s greater than 16 cups) 4 T.ContinueContinue reading “SWEET CHILI for STEVE”

CHINA SPINACH NOODLE

 CHINA SPINACH NOODLE A main dish noodle soup, spiced with sage, curry and garlic. Serves 4 2 T. olive oil 1 sm. onion, peeled, cut in half  lengthwise, then crosswise into thin half rings 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced, medium thickness salt 1/4 c. diced sweet red roasted peppers 2 sm. vegetable bouillon cubes 10ContinueContinue reading “CHINA SPINACH NOODLE”

SPICY CUMIN CORN CHOWDER

 SPICY CUMIN CORN CHOWDER flavored with curry, garlic and basil, and made creamy with soy sour cream. Spicy, hot, sweet and oh so smooth! Makes 17 cups 7-8 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, rinsed and drained 8 cups water 1 T. salt 1/2 stick margarine 2 T. extra virgin olive oilContinueContinue reading “SPICY CUMIN CORN CHOWDER”

SHARON LEE’S CORN CHOWDER

 SHARON LEE’S CORN CHOWDER with sautéed maple smoked mushrooms, fresh spinach and turnips. Extra special! Makes 14 cups 2, 14-1/2 ounce cans vegetable broth 5 med. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (4 heaping cups) 3-4 sm./med. turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 t. salt 15ContinueContinue reading “SHARON LEE’S CORN CHOWDER”

SOY CHICKEN AND POTATO DUMPLING STEW

SOY CHICKEN AND POTATO DUMPLING STEW Sautéed soy chicken strips, mushrooms, roasted peppers and carrot sticks stewed in a tomato curry, spice and herb broth, with sweet curry and dill potato dumplings! Serves 6 Dumplings: 2 c. water 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 t. garlic granules 2 t. mild curry powder 1 t. turmeric 1 t. driedContinueContinue reading “SOY CHICKEN AND POTATO DUMPLING STEW”

SOY SAUSAGE VEGETABLE BEAN STEW

SOY SAUSAGE VEGETABLE BEAN STEW A perfectly engineered soup: an outstanding flavor achievement. Must taste to believe!  Will go quickly. An easy sell! Makes about 14 cups 1/4 c. trans fat-free margarine 1 lg. stalk celery, cut into 3/8 inch cubes 1/2 lg. sweet onion, peeled and cut into 3/8 inch squares 1 green pepper,ContinueContinue reading “SOY SAUSAGE VEGETABLE BEAN STEW”

SMOKY YAM SOUP

SMOKY YAM SOUP Creamy yams simmered briefly with tarragon, rosemary and a hint of smoke. I’m making this on the stove as I type and am waiting for a call from the hospital regarding Steve’s surgery. The yams used for this recipe have an American Heart Association recommendation on the can. Makes 5-1/2 cups 40ContinueContinue reading “SMOKY YAM SOUP”

SAVORY VEGETABLE SOUP or “7731” Soup

 SAVORY VEGETABLE SOUP or “7731” Soup Cabbage, broccoli, turnip, sweet onion and celery steeped in a subtlety seasoned curry, coriander and rosemary broth. Wow! Makes 25 cups 2 fresh bunches broccoli; remove stalks, trim ends, then cut stalks into ⅜ inch cubes; reserve broccoli buds for another use 2 c. peeled, cut onion, 3/8-1/2 inchContinueContinue reading “SAVORY VEGETABLE SOUP or “7731” Soup”