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A collection of selected
romantic soup recipes.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely
chopped onions
1/2 each finely
chopped garlic clove
3 teaspoons vegetable
oil
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped
red bell peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons chili
pepper flakes
3/8 teaspoon basil
leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
7 1/2 ounces tomato
puree
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 each corn
tortillas, cut into 1/2" strips
1 cup cooked chicken
breast, cut up or shredded
GARNISHES
1/2 avocado, sliced
Monterey Jack cheese
Cook and stir onions and
garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until onion is tender. Stir
in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil, salt and pepper,
and tomato puree. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for
30 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook
tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds;
drain. Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth
over chicken. op with cheese and avocado slices.
Makes 2 Servings.
Chunky Pizza Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil,
vegetable
1 onion, chopped small
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup green bell peppers, slivered
1 cup tomatillos, undrained
1 cup beef stock
1 cup pepperoni, thin sliced
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
1 cup cheese, mozzarella shredded
Preheat oven broiler.
Heat oil over medium heat, stir fry onion, mushroom and green pepper
till soft, not browned. Add tomatoes, stock, pepperoni and basil,
cook till heated through. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls and
sprinkle with cheese. Broil till cheese melts and is bubbly.
Makes 2 Servings
Fresh Minestrone Soup
Ingredients:
3 5/8 tablespoons spiral pasta, uncooked
4 ounces beef broth, ready to serve
5/8 cup vegetables, finely chopped
1/4 bunch(es) broccoli
1/4 bunch(es) cauliflower
tomato
1/4 cup hot water
1/16 teaspoon dried marjoram, leaves
1/16 teaspoon dried thyme
Romano cheese, grated, (optional)
In 2 quart microwave safe
casserole, combine all ingredients except cheese. Cover; microwave
at high 11-13 minutes, stirring once, or until pasta is tender.
Serve in bowls sprinkled with cheese, if desired.
Makes 2 Servings.
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