TOH'S CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

2 cans (14.5-oz each) chicken broth

2 cups water

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-in cubes

1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

1 pkg (9-oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini

2 celery ribs, thinly sliced

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

In a large saucepan, bring broth and water toa boil, add chicken. Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and cook 10 -15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Yield: 8 servings 1 cup each

Per serving: 170 calories, 4g fat (2g sat),37mg chol, 483mg sod, 20g carb, 14g protein Note: this recipe and nutritional figures are from a Taste of Home magazine. 

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CREAMY ZUCCHINI CELERY SOUP

3 green onions, sliced thin

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp butter
4 ribs of celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cups water
3 vegetable bouillon cubes (may substitute chicken bouillon cubes)
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1 lb red potatoes, diced
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Sour cream for garnish, optional

In a large saucepan melt the butter. Add the onions and garlic to the saucepan and saute until tender. Add the celery and carrots; cook while stirring for about four minutes. Stir in the 2 cups of water, bouillon, salt, and thyme. Add the potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for around 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the milk and add the zucchini. Return the mixture to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth. Using a whisk, gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the soup. Return to a boil and cook for two minutes or until slightly thickened.
Garnish each bowl with sour cream before serving, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

 

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LEMONY COCONUT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (around 4 cups)

3/4 cup peeled, sliced carrot

1 large leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 medium garlic clove, minced

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 carton (32-oz) low-sodium vegetable broth

1 can (14-oz) unsweetened coconut milk

3 tbsp Meyer lemon juice

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Micro green and cracked black pepper for garnish

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and stir to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add carrot, cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in leek and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir cumin and coriander into the mixture. Stir in broth, coconut milk and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until potatoes and carrot are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the salt.

Divide soup among 4 bowls and top with the spinach. Garnish with the microgreens and black pepper.

Leftover soup, that has not been garnished, may be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight contain for up to 4 days.

NOTE: This recipe is both gluten-free and vegan.

recipe and photo allrecipes 2025

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP

2 quarts chicken broth

1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10 3/4-oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

In a large saucepan combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

In a Dutch oven, melt the butter and stir in the flour; gradually whisk in the broth mixture. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in the mushroom soup and wine or additional broth. Add the rice and chicken; heat through.

Yield: 3 1/2 quarts.

recipe and photo 2001 TOH.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN-ORZO SOUP

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup orzo

1 large egg + 2 egg yolks

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

5 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons)

1 3/4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)

1 1/4 cups frozen peas and carrots

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and cook 2 minutes less than the label directs.

Meanwhile, whisk together the whole egg, egg yolks, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a medium bowl; whisk in the lemon juice. Reduce the heat under the orzo to low; scoop out 1 cup broth with a ladle and pour it gradually into the egg mixture in a steady stream, whisking with the other hand. Then pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining broth and orzo in a steady stream, whisking constantly.

Stir the chicken into the soup. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Cook, stirring, until the soup thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and carrots and warm through.

Yield: 4 servings

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S0-SIMPLE LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced carrot

1 quart chicken broth

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts

1 1/2 cups cooked orzo

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

2 eggs

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Sliced lemon for garnish, optional

Coat a large with nonstick cooking spray. Add the celery and carrot and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes.

Stir the chicken, orzo and pepper into the pot and heat through.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together. While whisking constantly, add broth mixture to the egg mixture. Stir back into pot and add parsley and lemon, if using.

Yield: 4 servings

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HOMEMADE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

4 tbsp butter
1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cups water
1 can chicken broth
1 cup half and half cream
fresh chopped parsley for garnish, if desired

Melt the butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan; add the mushrooms and onion, sauting until tender. 

Stir the flour, salt, and pepper into the mushroom mixture; cook over low heat while stirring until smooth.  Whisk in the water and chicken broth; heat to boiling.  While stirring with whisk, add the cream; heat just to boiling but do not boil.

Dip soup into serving bowls and garnish each with the chopped parsley, if desired. 

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HAMBURGER-VEGETABLE SOUP

1 lb ground beef

1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed potatoes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp basil
1 can (28-oz) tomatoes

In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef with the onion, stirring to break up, until the beef is no longer pink; drain well.  Stir in the water, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, Kitchen Bouquet, pepper, bay leaf and basil and heat to boiling.  Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add the can of tomatoes with their juice, replace lid and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.

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BEEFY WILD RICE SOUP

1/2 cup raw white rice

1 lb ground beef at least 85% lean
1 can (14-oz) low-fat chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 pkt (.4-oz) dry Ranch salad dressing mix
2 chopped green onions, tops included

Cook the rice according to the package directions. You should have about 1 1/2 cups cooked rice.

In a soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, drain, rinse with hot water, return to pan.  Stir in the cooked rice, broth, undiluted soup, milk, cheese, carrots, and Ranch dressing mix.  Combine well and bring to a simmer over low heat.  Stir approximately every 15 minutes.

To serve, ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle the green onions over the top.   Garnish with a fancy cut green onion, if desired.

Yield: Approximately 6 servings

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GINGER -PUMPKIN SOUP

2 cans (15-oz each) pumpkin

3 cans (14.5-oz each) chicken broth

1 can (11.5-oz) pear nectar

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

2 tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 tbsp finely chopped green onion

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

12 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

In a 6-quart saucepan, combine pumpkin, chicken broth and pear nectar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.

In a blender or the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade, process 1 cup of the pumpkin mixture with the peanut butter until smooth. Return to saucepan with the remaining pumpkin mixture. Add garlic, ginger, onion, lime juice, salt and the cayenne. Cook soup 10 minutes over medium heat.

Divide soup among mugs or soup bowls and serve immediately.

recipe and photo - Country Living 2001

ZESTY GAZPACHO

1 small red onion

1 small green bell pepper
1 cucumber
2 celery stalks
3 large ripe tomatoes
1 garlic clove, crushed
18-oz tomato juice
18-oz vegetable juice cocktail
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
seasoned croutons for garnish, optional
sliced green onions for garnish, optional

Chop the onion, bell pepper, unpeeled cucumber, celery, and tomatoes; combine in a large bowl tossing gently to mix.

Stir the garlic into the vegetables. Add both juices and the vinegar; mix well.

Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl; stir to blend.  Cover and chill until serving time.

To serve, ladle gazpacho into soup bowls and garnish with the croutons and/or green onions, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

This is an Easy Everyday Cooking Recipe and photo From COOK'S.

CARROT-RICE SOUP

1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth, divided
1/4 tsp tarragon
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
pinch of salt, optional
2 1/4 cups cooked rice
sour cream for garnish
fresh parsley for garnish

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook carrots and onion in the butter 2 for 3 minutes until onion is tender.  Add 2 cups of the broth, the tarragon, pepper, and salt if using.  Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes; place in food processor (or blender) and process until smooth.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and add the other 2 cups of broth along with the cooked rice.  Cook until heated through.

To serve, dip soup into individual serving bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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GAZPACHO

What a great recipe for hot summer days!  (Or anytime for that matter!!)

1 1/2 cup toasted bread cubes (can use salad croutons)
4 cups vegetable juice, mix hot and regular for a little zip (ie: V8 juice)
1 green bell pepper seeded, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp olive or canola oil
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tomatoes, diced
1 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (depending on taste)
1/4 tsp granulated sugar or Splenda Granulated
salt to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine 1 cup of the bread cubes with 2 cups of the juice; set aside.

In blender container combine half the bell pepper, cucumber, onion, garlic, oil, and vinegar; blend until smooth.  Pour into a 2-quart container.

Place the bread cube/juice combo into the blender along with the remaining 2 cups of juice, 1 tomato, hot pepper sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper; blend only until smooth - just a few seconds.  Add this to the other mixture in the 2-quart container.  Chill.

To serve, pour into bowls and pass the remaining ingredients as garnishes with the soup.

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HIGH-PROTEIN CABBAGE SOUP

 4 tbsp coconut oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 cups chopped veggies, ie carrot, celery, bell pepper

4 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

8 cups chicken bone broth/stock

3 cups cabbage, chopped

2 cans (15-oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

1 to 2 lbs cooked, shredded chicken

In a large pot, sauté garlic, onion and veggies in the oil until soft. Add seasoning plus salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Add broth and cabbage. Simmer soup 25 minutes. Stir in the chicken and beans. Simmer another 10 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings

recipe and photo Woman's World '25

EASY BEEF-NOODLE SOUP

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14.5-oz each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 cans (10.5-oz each) beef broth
1 can (16-oz) mixed veggies, drained
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup medium egg noodles

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion stirring to break apart; drain well. 

In a large saucepan bring the tomatoes, broth, mixed veggies, oregano, salt, pepper, and drained beef to a boil.  Add the noodles and reduce the heat to medium.  Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

Yield: 4 servings

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FRENCH ONION TOMATO SOUP

This is an old recipe from a tomato recipe book many years ago.

4 cups thinly sliced onions

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp butter or margarine

1 can (46-oz) tomato juice

2 tsp beef bouillon granules

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp dried parsley flakes

2 tsp brown sugar

6 slices French bread, toasted

2 cups (8-oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in butter until tender. Add the tomato juice, bouillon, lemon juice, parsley and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ladle soup into 10-oz. ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins. Top each with a slice of the bread and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil 4 to 6-inches from the heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Yield: 6 servings

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QUICK AND EASY TOMATO BEAN SOUP

1 tbsp olive oil (or canola)

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can (28-oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can  kidney beans, drained
1 can whole-kernel corn, undrained
1 can low-sodium condensed tomato soup
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dried thyme
couple dashes black pepper

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan and add the onion and celery.  Cook, stirring, until tender.  Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and cook on low 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 6 servings

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SPICY CARROT SOUP

4 cups chopped carrots

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

Saute carrots onion and garlic in butter in for 5 minutes in a large saucepan over high heat.  Sprinkle the chopped parsley, curry powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir in the chicken broth.  Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Puree the mixture in blender then return to saucepan. 

Process the cream, egg yolks, and orange juice in a blender until smooth.  Add this mixture to the saucepan mixture and stir constantly.  Heat until slightly thickened and heated through. 

To serve ladle the soup into serving bowls and sprinkle the chopped green bell pepper.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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GIFT JAR OF TUSCAN MARKET SOUP MIX

If you enjoy giving food gift jars or enjoy making them to sell at craft shows, etc, this is a good one.

Layer the ingredients in a quart jar:

1/2 cup barley

1/2 cup split peas

1/2 cup brown rice

1/2 cup lentils

2 tbsp dried minced onion

2 tbsp dried parsley

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp beef bouillon granules

1 tsp dried cumin

1 pkg dehydrated onion soup mix

Attach recipe for TUSCAN MARKET SOUP

1 jar Tuscan Market Soup Mix

3 quarts water

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 can (28-oz) crushed tomatoes

Combine ingredients and place in a soup pot; cover. Cook over medium heat and simmer 1 hour or until the vegetables are tender.

 

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EASY FRESH CAULIFLOWER SOUP

1 (approximately 1 1/4 lbs) cauliflower
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp thyme
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
dash of nutmeg
dash of pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish

Core the cauliflower and remove leaves; separate into small flowerets.  Combine cauliflower and onion, thyme, chicken broth; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until tender.  This will take about 10 minutes, more or less.  Remove the cauliflower and reserve approximately a third of it.

Transfer the remaining cauliflower mixture to a food processor (or blender) and whirl until it is a smooth puree.

In a 3 or 4-quart saucepan melt the butter over medium heat; stir in the flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.  Gradually stir in the cream and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils.  Blend in the cauliflower puree and the cheese.  Heat stirring occasionally, until soup is steaming and the cheese melts.  Add the reserved cauliflower and cook until heated through, less than 5 minutes.

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