How to Make a Healthy French Onion Soup

October 11, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comments Off 

Fall is here and that reminds us of how much we enjoy a steamy hot bowl of soup. If you are like me and love soups, here is a recipe for a Healthy French Onion Soup that you need to try. This is also a diabetic friendly soup.

HEALTHY FRENCH ONION SOUP

2 tbsp canola oil

5 cups sliced onions

1 tsp thyme

2 bay leaves

dash of salt, optional

dash of pepper, optional

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted & cut in half diagonally

4 tsp ground flaxseed

6 slices Swiss cheese, halved

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Cabbage Soup For Weight Loss — Frequently Asked Questions

October 11, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comments Off 

Cabbage soup for weight loss works best if it’s part of a complete plan to drop weight. There is a free 7 Day Cabbage Soup Diet that is just that, a compete plan. Here are several questions about how that diet works and how to get started to lose 10 pounds in a week.

1. Do you just eat cabbage soup?

That sounds pretty boring, huh? Luckily that’s not all you eat. There are a whole list of other foods to eat. It’s just that certain foods are eaten just on certain days. Absent from the list are breads and sweets.

2. How does cabbage soup make you lose weight?

There’s no real magic to the soup. It’s a filler that keeps you from being hungry while you eat the other foods. Cabbage soup is a filling, nutritious food, but it’s not magic. the weight loss is a result of the whole plan all taken together.

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Quick and Easy Dumpling Topped Chicken Stew

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

Remembering chicken stew that grandma used to make by spending hours boiling a chicken, making homemade dumplings, etc does not mean you have to give up the idea of a similar meal in a matter of minutes. Today we can’t always spend the time cooking like grandma did, but thankfully we have convenient foods that allow us to have similar meals. This recipe for Dumpling Topped Chicken Stew uses canned cream of chicken soup, refrigerated biscuits, frozen vegetables and a quick to cook boneless, skinless chicken breast. It is much easier to prepare but you will be surprised how much this quick and easy chicken stew can satisfy.

DUMPLING TOPPED CHICKEN STEW

2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tube (7-oz) refrigerated biscuits
1 can (12-oz) evaporated milk
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 pkg. (16-oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes, optional

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Thai chicken and sweet potato curry Recipe

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

Ingredients

* 2 stalks lemongrass
* 50g butter
* 6 shallots, thinly sliced
* 400ml fromage frais and coconut essence
* 150ml chicken stock
* 2 tablespoon granular Canderel
* 3 garlic cloves, crushed
* 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
* 2.5cm piece of ginger, grated
* 1 large sweet potato, cut into chunks
* 1-2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
* 1 tablespoon fish sauce
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 100g mangetout, shredded
* fresh coriander, to serve

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How to Made a Delicious Southwest Corn and Turkey Soup

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

Cook up the flavor of the Southwest in one pot! Delicious Southwest Corn and Turkey Soup is sure to please the soup lover in you and your family. This is not only a tasty soup but one packed full of nutrients. In addition to the turkey and the corn, you have zucchini, black beans, garlic, onion, etc. Serve your family a bowl of this nutritious soup today.

SOUTHWEST CORN AND TURKEY SOUP

3 dried ancho chilies

2 small zucchini

nonstick cooking spray

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

3 cans (14-oz each) chicken broth

2 cups shredded cooked turkey meat

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen corn

1/4 cup cornmeal

1 tsp oregano

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Soup and Chowder to Make Quickly and Easily: Cheese Bean Chowder and Brat-Cheese Soup

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

I love soups and could eat them everyday. But I don’t always have the time to make a big pot of soup that simmers for hours. I have found some soups that can be made in minutes or without a lot of work. If you are in the mood for soup but have a limited amount of time, try these recipes. Cheese-Bean Chowder does not have meat so for the meat lovers out there, go with the Brat-Cheese Soup.

CHEESE-BEAN CHOWDER

3 (15-oz each) cans navy beans*, drained
2 cups water
1 med onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tsp instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 cups milk
1 jar (8-oz) pasteurized process cheese spread
minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional

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How to Make an Old Fashion Eggplant Stew or an Amish Cheese Soup

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

Here are a couple of recipes for some good soup and stew. This Amish recipe is from the Old Order Amish and uses the vegetables onion, carrots, and celery which gives this soup extra flavor and vitamins. The Eggplant Stew is an old Syrian family tradition. Whether you want a simple Amish Cheese Soup or something a little different with Eggplant Stew, be sure to add these recipes to your soup recipe files.

AMISH CHEESE SOUP
This is an old Old Order Amish recipe.

1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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Soup Without Meat: Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

June 27, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

As a soup lover, I always feel one can’t have too many soup recipes. I am not a big meat eater–just simply don’t like the taste of most meats–so I love a good soup that isn’t meat based. Assuming there are others out there like me, I am choosing to share a good soup recipe that is begetable based and doesn’t involve meat. This recipe for Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup produces a delicious rich, creamy soup. With the broccoli, cauliflower, onion and chicken-flavored bouillon, you can eat and enjoy this soup without getting a mouthful of meat. I like it with a rustic crusty bread. However, if you still want meat, it is perfect to serve with a sandwich on the side. This soup also makes a great appetizer course. This soup is also okay for diabetics as it has half as many proteins as carbs.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SOUP

1 1/2 cups water

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen cauliflower, thawed

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 tsp chicken-flavored bouillon granules

1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Get The Cabbage Diet Ingredients Here For Free

June 24, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

The cabbage diet ingredients are simple and inexpensive too. It’s really surprising that these common items when combined properly can result in losing ten pounds in a week. But it works and has for a long time. One of the reasons so many people follow this plan is there’s no starving. You get plenty to eat.

See the cabbage soup is used as a filler. You can eat all the soup you want at any time. That keeps the hunger away, but the soup is low in calories and fat too. The soup isn’t magic. You can make it all kinds of ways. Below is one example recipe, but you can modify the recipes as you like.

The Classic Green Cabbage Soup

One half of a medium green cabbage
3 large onions
1 large bell pepper
1 head of celery
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 pack of onion soup mix
3 vegetable bouillon cubes

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Soups With Rice: Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup and Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach

June 21, 2009 · Filed Under Soups · Comment 

One of the quickest, easiest, and most economical ways to feed your famiy and/or friends, is to serve a delicious soup. Soups are perfect with or without meat and they are versatile enough to serve as a snack, an appetizer, or a light lunch with a sandwich or salad. On a busy weeknight, soup makes a good dinner option. Serve with cornbread or a rustic crusty bread, a relish tray or a tray of meat and cheeses. You can add a simple dessert for a complete meal. For those who like a meaty soup, try this recipe for Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Spinach. For the vegetable lovers, try this recipe for Spring Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD RICE AND SPINACH

1 can (14-oz) reduced sodium chicken broth

1 3/4 cups carrots, diced

2 cups cooked wild rice

2 cans (10 3/4-oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp dried sage

fresh ground black pepper, diced or shredded

2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup milk

In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add carrots; cook about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the cooked rice to the carrots. Stir in the soup, thyme, sage, and pepper; return to a boil. Stir in the chicken, spinach, and milk. Cook soup, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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