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wedding soup

Easy Wedding Soup

  This tasty and impressive dish is really very easy!   2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried fennel seed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper to taste (I use about 10 grinds) 2 quarts low…

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french onion soup

Easy French Onion Soup

  3 cups fresh onion cut into rings 2 Tablespoons buttermilk ** 2 -10.5 oz. cans condensed beef broth 2 ½ cups cold water Dash fresh ground black pepper 6 slices of French Bread toasted 1 -8 oz. package swiss cheese slices Grated Parmesan cheese Optional – chopped green onion tops for garnish   Saute…

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wild rice soup

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

  ½ cup finely chopped onion 6 Tablespoons butter ½ cup flour 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups cooked wild rice ½ cup grated carrots 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken breast 3 Tablespoons slivered almonds ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup half & half 2 Tablespoons dry sherry   Start cooking wild rice…

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broccoli cheese soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup

You can make this yourself, and its pretty easy! ½ bunch broccoli 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 4 cups milk 5 slices American cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese Cut broccoli florets into small pieces Steam for 5 minutes or until slightly crunchy Drain off any remaining water…

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tomato soup

Tomato Soup

This Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is easy, delicious and a great homemade alternative to canned soups full of sodium and sugar.  Of course, a great soup to go with grilled cheese sandwiches! 2 cans of diced or whole Tomatoes 15 oz. cans 1/4 cup of Butter 1/2 cup Flour 2-4 cups Milk Salt & Pepper…

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Sweet Potato Chowder

Corn & Sweet Potato Chowder

  2 cups cornstarch 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 slices bacon (or turkey bacon) cut into ½ inch pieces 1 medium onion, ½ inch diced 1 red pepper cut into ½ inch dice 1 Tablespoon butter 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice 1 cup low sodium…

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