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Volume One, Number 108, October 11, 2005
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Greg's Gazpacho
This healthy and hearty recipe is good for thee!
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet onion, quartered
- 1 large green pepper, seeded and quartered
- 2 medium cucumbers, scrubbed and chopped
- 1 rib of celery, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 large fresh ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups of tomato juice, or use canned whole tomatoes with their juices
- 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of red or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Just a little dash of hot sauce
Directions
Place the onion, pepper, cucumbers, garlic and fresh tomatoes in a processor, or blender until very finely chopped.
Add the tomato juice, basil, salt, pepper, vinegar and hot sauce.
Process until soup is the desired texture.
Taste for seasoning; chill for at least one hour before serving.
Garnish with finely chopped cucumber and whole basil leaves. Bon appetit
By Greg
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- Bones and trimming from 1 turkey
- 3 qts. water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 2 cup fine egg noodles
- salt
- pepper
Directions
In Dutch oven, combine turkey bones and trimmings with water. Add salt, poultry seasoning, bouillon cubes and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat 1 hour.
Remove bones from broth; strain broth, if desired.
Cut any meat from bones and return met to broth.
Add celery, onion and carrots.
Cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes.
Add noodles and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
By Robin
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Sugar Free Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Chopped Nuts, optional
1-16 oz. can sliced Peaches, drained and cut in pieces 1-15 oz. can Tropical Fruit, drained
1-20 oz. can crushed Pineapple, undrained
1-20 oz. can Pineapple cubes, drained
2 small cans Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 small box of SugarFree Vanilla Pudding
1 small box of SugarFree Wild Strawberry Jello, left as a dry mix
Directions
(Being diabetic, I not only drained my canned fruit but I rinsed it and drain it, all but the pineapple).
Mix all in a bowl and chill. Garnish as you desire.
Very good! Doesn't taste sugarfree. Great for any occasion, not just for diabetics.
By Terri
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Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 16 oz. black turtle beans
- 6 cup water
- 2 cans condensed beef broth
- 2 cans water
- 1 large carrot (shredded)
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
- 1 lb. chorizo sausage or hot Italian sausage in casings
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 can Mexican Style Whole Kernel corn with green and red sweet peppers (undrained)
Topping:
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. dairy sour cream
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Directions
Sort beans. Rinse well; drain. In 6 qt. Dutch oven, combine beans and 6 cups water.
Bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
Drain beans. Add beef broth, 2 cans water, carrot and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, pierce chorizo. Brown sausage in large heavy skillet over medium heat, turning often, about 15 minutes.
Drain on paper towel; cut into thin slices. Add to soup along with stewed tomatoes and corn; stir. Cover partially; simmer 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Pour soup into serving bowls.
Spoon 1 Tbsp. topping over each serving.
Makes 8 servings.
By Robin
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Velvet Corn Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cans Swanson ready-to-serve clear vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (cut up)
- 1 cup dry corkscrew macaroni
- 1 can Veg-All Mixed Vegetables
Directions
In a saucepan, mix basil, broth, garlic powder and tomatoes. Heat to a boil, stirring often. Add vegetables and heat through. Serves 6.
By Robin
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Gourmet Vegetable Soup
Gormet Vegetable Soup With Ham
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 1/2 - 2 qts. water
- 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups cheese (grated)
- A little milk
- 1 cup ham (cubed)
Directions
Chop potatoes, carrots and onions. Cook in water until tender. Add parsley, bouillon and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Add chicken soup, cheese and ham. Stir til soup is blended and cheese is melted. Reheat to serving temperature.
By Robin
Vegetable Soup With Hamburger
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 4 cup water
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 cup potatoes (cubed)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/12 tsp. pepper
- 1 can tomatoes
Directions
Brown the hamburger and drain. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 45 minutes.
By Robin
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