Indian Lentil Stew

Indian Lentil Stew

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and curry powder; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Stir in lentils and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in apple juice, sweet potatoes and peas.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Top individual servings with sour cream and chutney.

Notes & Wine Advice

Curry powder is made of many spices, most often including cardamom, chiles, cinnamon, fennel seed, fenugreek, cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, coriander and cloves. The apple juice in this easy stew adds a sweet note that perks up the curry flavor.

Nutrition values

Calories: 330 kcal
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Course; Stew
Cuisine; India

Cajun Barley Stew

Cajun Barley Stew

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Equipment

  • skillet 12-inch

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium stalk celery chopped (1⁄2 cup)
  • 1 ⁄2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • 5 cups tomato juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz each great northern or navy beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 ⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Stir in parsley.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick-cooking barley is a super time-saver—it cooks in less than half the time of regular barley. If Cajun or Creole seasoning isn’t available, use 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.
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Course; Stew
Diets; Vegetarian

Yellow Split Pea and Potato Soup

Yellow Split Pea and Potato Soup

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook bell pepper, onion, carrot, gingerroot, garlic and chile in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in all remaining soup ingredients.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer 25 to 35 minutes or until peas and potatoes are tender.
  • In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until blended.
  • Ladle soup into 6 bowls; top each serving with sauce.

Notes & Wine Advice

Save yourself some time by grabbing a jar of grated gingerroot from the produce section of the grocery store. It’s a quick way to add zest to your meals!

Nutrition values

Calories: 400 kcal
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Course; Soup

Chunky Vegetable Chowder

Chunky Vegetable Chowder

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add bell peppers and onions; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in water, potatoes, thyme and salt.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cook until hot (do not boil).

Notes & Wine Advice

Offer warm wedges of a cheesy focaccia on the side—they’re great for dipping into the chowder!

Nutrition values

Calories: 230 kcal
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Course; Soup
Diets; Vegetarian

Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion, flour and salt.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is soft.
  • In small bowl, mix soymilk and cornstarch with whisk until smooth.
  • Gradually stir into onion mixture.
  • Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
  • Stir in broccoli.
  • Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Notes & Wine Advice

Cauliflower-Cheese Soup: Use bite-size cauliflower pieces instead of the broccoli.
For a more intense Cheddar flavor, use sharp Cheddar. Want a fun garnish for this creamy soup? Throw on a handful of popcorn, but keep the bowl handy—folks will want to sneak more!

Nutrition values

Calories: 290 kcal
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Course; Soup

Tortilla Soup from Betty Crocker

Tortilla Soup from Betty Crocker

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add tortilla strips; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until crisp and light golden brown.
  • Remove from saucepan; drain on paper towels.
  • In same saucepan, cook remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice.
  • Serve soup over tortilla strips; garnish with cilantro.

Notes & Wine Advice

Stale tortillas are never wasted by Mexican cooks and are used in many ways—you can use any you have for this recipe. Sliced and fried, tortillas add a distinctive flavor to this tomato soup.

Nutrition values

Calories: 110 kcal
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Course; Soup / Tortilla
Diets; Vegetarian

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook wild rice in 11⁄4 cups of the water as directed on package.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in wild rice, remaining 1⁄2 cup water and the broth.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Heat just until hot (do not boil).
  • *To toast almonds in microwave, place 1⁄2 teaspoon vegetable oil and the almonds in 1- or 2-cup microwavable measuring cup.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until light brown.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wild rice isn’t rice? No, it’s an aquatic grass native to North America. The chewy texture of wild rice makes it a perfect meat substitute, but cooked white or brown rice can be used instead.

Nutrition values

Calories: 270 kcal
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Course; Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cream cheese.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • In blender or food processor, place one-third each of the soup mixture and cream cheese.
  • Cover; blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down sides of blender if needed.
  • Repeat twice with remaining soup mixture and cream cheese.
  • Return mixture to saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring with whisk, until blended and hot (do not boil).
  • If thinner consistency is desired, add additional vegetable broth.

Notes & Wine Advice

Slow-Cooker Directions:

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Spray 31⁄2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix onion and remaining ingredients except cream cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. In blender or food processor, place one-third to one-half of the soup mixture at a time. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return mixture to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese with whisk. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with whisk, until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
*Squash will be easier to peel if you microwave it first. Pierce whole squash with knife in several places to allow steam to escape. Place on paper towel and microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes or until squash is hot and peel is firm but easy to cut. Cool slightly before peeling.

Butternut Squash Soup with Maple-Pecan Apple Salsa:

Make soup as directed. In small bowl, combine 1⁄2 cup diced unpeeled apple, 1⁄2 cup chopped toasted pecans, 2 tablespoons real maple syrup and 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; stir well to coat. Top each bowl of soup with a spoonful of salsa.

Nutrition values

Calories: 240 kcal
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Course; Soup
Diets; Vegetarian

Italian Bean Soup with Greens

Italian Bean Soup with Greens

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Equipment

  • 5-quart Dutch oven

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and broth.
  • Cover; simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Increase heat to medium; stir in spinach.
  • Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
  • Ladle soup into bowls; top each with cheese.

Notes & Wine Advice

Spinach will discolor if cooked in an aluminum saucepan and may also discolor the pan. For this recipe, use a Dutch oven that is made of stainless steel, is porcelain covered or is made of other nonreactive material.

Nutrition values

Calories: 270 kcal
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Course; Soup
Diets; Vegetarian

Tomato-Basil Soup

Tomato-Basil Soup

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Equipment

  • Saucepan 3-quart

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium carrots finely chopped (1⁄2 cup)
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (1⁄2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 6 large ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped (6 cups)
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, onion and garlic; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Three cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained, can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes. Omit salt; increase sugar to 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition values

Calories: 170 kcal
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Course; Soup