Soup! The ultimate remedy for a cold day, a hangover, an actual cold or just a craving for something hot. Fancy up an autumn dinner party by serving soup as the first course in oversized teacups or make it a meal with a bunch of girlfriends with a loaf of Italian bread and a bottle of wine.
Ingredients
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock 2-3 chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 T butter or oil 2 bay leaves (discard before serving) Salt & white pepper to taste |
Chicken Noodle4-5 carrots, chopped
1 head celery, chopped 1 bag cooked egg noodles 2 T Trader Joe's 21 seasoning salute 1 T dried parsley Garnish with fresh parsley |
Pozole4-5 carrots, chopped
1 head celery 1 can pinto beans, rinsed 1 can hominy, drained 1 T cumin 1 T chili powder 2 T dried cilantro Garnish with sliced radish, avocado and lime wedges |
Vegetable & Pearl Barley4-5 carrots, chopped
1 head celery, chopped 1 bag kale, destemmed 2 cups sliced white mushrooms, if desired 2 cups cooked pearl barley 1 T dried thyme, rosemary and sage |
Minestrone4-5 carrots, chopped
1 bag spinach 1 diced zucchini 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can white beans 1 T basil and oregano 1 bag cooked macaroni Garnish with giardiniera |
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