Soups & Stews

Instructions Step 1: Saute onion Saute a chopped onion in butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat, until the onion is soft. Step 2: Add potatoes Add five peeled and diced potatoes to the pot, then add enough boiling water or stock to cover the potatoes, and toss in a teaspoon of …

Instructions Step 1: Rinse the lentils Remove any debris from the lentils and rinse lentils quickly in the sink. No need to presoak them. Step 2: Boil lentils Add the yellow split peas, the toor dal, and red lentils to a medium-sized, enamel cast-iron pot. Add water until the peas and lentils are covered by …

Instructions Step 1: Peel and chop vegetables Prepare the vegetables by peeling and chopping the onions, celery, and carrots into half-inch pieces. TIP: Wait until you are ready to begin cooking your soup to wash, peel, and chop the vegetables. Step 2: Melt butter and saute vegetables Melt the butter in a large, heavy pot …

Instructions Step 1: Chop the clams Discard any clams that did not open. Let the clams cool; then cut the meat out with a paring knife and chop coarsely. Wash the soup pot. Step 2: Cook the salt pork or pancetta Dice the salt pork or pancetta and add to the soup pot. Cook until …

Instructions Step 1: Chop and process Rough-chop the peppers, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes. Then feed the vegetables through the food processor and pulse it until the vegetables are coarsely chopped. Avoid over-processing. Step 2: Mix and refrigerate Transfer the vegetables to the large bowl and add the minced garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, lime juice, …

Instructions Step 1: Combine ingredients Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. TIP: For a smokier taste, toast the onion flakes before combining. Step 2: Store in an airtight container Store the mixture in an airtight container. Step 3: Use Substitute this mix for any recipe calling for onion soup mix. 5 …

Instructions Step 1: Rinse and prepare the watercress Lightly rinse and pat dry the watercress. Remove the stems and set it aside. Step 2: Dice onion and potatoes Dice the onion and potatoes into small pieces. TIP: Store onions in the fridge and run them under cold water before peeling to keep you from crying …

Instructions Step 1: Heat oil Place the skillet on medium low heat and add two tablespoons olive oil. Step 2: Cook onions and garlic Add the onions and cook over low heat for about two minutes. Stir the onions, add the garlic, and continue cooking until onions are soft and translucent, another minute or two. …

Instructions Step 1: Cut leeks Cut the roots and tops from the leeks, leaving only white and pale green parts. Cut each leek in half lengthwise. Slice about 4 ½ cups, reserving any left over for another use. Step 2: Clean leeks Rinse the leeks in a large bowl of cool water. Transfer them to …

Instructions Step 1: Cook bacon Cook the bacon, if you opt for it, in a large soup pot until it is crisp. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat, and drain the cooked slices on paper towels. Step 2: Cook the onion, celery, and carrot Add the butter and olive oil to the …

Instructions Step 1: Start soup Put the washed lentils, bay leaf, thyme, carrots, celery, and stock in the pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Step 2: Reduce heat Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add salt and pepper to taste, and let the soup cook gently, stirring from time to …

Instructions Step 1: Gather leftovers Gather all mealtime odds and ends—cooked vegetables, bits of meat and poultry, beans, rice, sauces, and gravy—and put them in a large saucepot. Check your fridge for wilting vegetables that you might want to chop up and toss in. TIP: For extra flavor, sauté leftover veggies in butter or olive …

Instructions Step 1: Put water on stove Pour the water into the pot and place it on the stove or hotplate at medium heat. Step 2: Add konbu Break off a 4 to 6-inch piece of konbu and add it to the water. TIP: Konbu—also known as sea cabbage or kelp—is available at most health …