Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Posted at 11:17 AM by arts
1 c. chopped onion, saute
3/4 lb. chopped broccoli (abt. 3 c.)
2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. flour
6 T. butter
pepper, salt
2 c. grated cheddar
3 c. whole milk

Saute onion, then add broth and broccoli, boil at least 5 min. Remove from heat. Make white sauce with flour, butter, milk. When thick, stir in Salt and Pepper to taste, melt cheese in slowly, stirring constantly. Add vegetables, including broth. Stir and simmer at least 5 minutes. Bread bowls from Dan's.

From Frozen, just thaw and heat through, stirring. Serve in bread bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar, if desired.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Creamy Tomato Basil with Tortellini

Posted at 2:48 PM by arts
1 � c. onion, chopped
� t. thyme
� t. basil
1/8 c. olive oil
� c. butter
2 cans Italian style tomatoes
4 T. tomato paste
2 cans (4c.) Chicken Broth
� c. flour
1 c. cream
1 t. sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Pkg. frozen tortellini

Saut� onions & herbs in 4 T. butter and the olive oil. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, simmer 10 minutes. In a separate cup, mix 1 c. of the chicken broth and flour. Mix this into tomato mixture and add remaining chicken broth. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and blend soup. Before serving, add 4 T. butter, sugar, cream, salt & pepper. Stir in cooked tortellini or other noodle.
Directions from frozen: thaw and heat. Stir in cream. Cook tortellini according to package and drain, add to soup and serve.

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