WONDERFUL CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP8 c. vegetable or chicken broth1 lb. bag frozen peas and carrots1 (10-oz.) pkg. fresh cheese tortellini½ c. heavy creamKosher salt, black pepperShaved parmesan cheese, croutons, for toppingOlive oil, for drizzling Bring broth to gentle boil in…
ALICE’S WARM AND EASY ARUGLA VICHYSSOISE4 T. olive oil2 leeks, green parts discarded, white parts washed and finely chopped8 oz. chopped onion mix2 T. minced garlic1 t. Kosher salt1 lb. small Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (you can peel if you…
WONDERFUL CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI SOUP2 T. butter1 large Vidalia onion, diced2 T. minced garlicKosher salt, black pepper2 T. balsamic vinegar32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes½ c. heavy cream3 bay leaves1 (14-oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cheese…
UNIQUE CHEESE TORTELLI AND KALE SOUP3 (4-oz.) Italian sausage links, sliced1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped1 c. chopped fennel bulb3 T. minced garlic2 t. minced fresh thyme1 t. crushed red pepper flakesOlive oil2 (32-oz.) cartons chicken broth1 c. water4-6 c…
CLASSIC AND HEARTY PASTA FAGIOLI2 lbs. ground beef6 (14 ½-oz.) cans beef broth2 (28-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained2 (26-oz.) jars good quality spaghetti sauce (I like Prego’s)3 large Vidalia onions, chopped6-8 celery ribs, diced3 large carrots, sliced2 c. canned cannellini…
RIBOLLITA, SLOW-COOKER STYLE4 medium carrots, rough chop4 celery stalks, rough chop3 c. sliced green cabbage6 oz. pancetta, diced1 c. dried cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed¼ c. tomato paste½ c. grated parmesan cheese, plus 2” piece of the rindSalt, black…
OPRAH’S FAVORITE KALE AND FARRO SOUP1 T. olive oil1 small yellow onion finely chopped1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved and rinsed and thinly sliced2 medium carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 c. pearled farro, rinsed and drained1 lb…
FRENCH ONION SOUP VIA INSTANT POT2 T. butter2 T. olive oil3 lbs. yellow onions, thinly sliced3 T. minced garlic1 T. sugar6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish3 T. flour½ c. dry white wine6 c. beef stock2 T. Worcestershire1 t…
SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUPOlive oil1 large red onion, chopped½ c. chopped celery½ c. shredded carrots1-2 T. minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)1 t. ground cumin1 t. chili powder1 T. minced…
KICKED UP SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON AND CRABMEAT8 thick slices, hickory smoked bacon strips, chopped2 medium Vidalia onions, chopped3 medium carrots, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped2 (16-oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed1 lb. smoked ham hocks2 bay leaves4 (26-oz.)…