4 lb beef with bones 3 qt water 1 onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 1 turnip, peeled, diced 3 sprigs parsley 4 whole cloves 1 tbsp salt 10 peppercorns 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, diced Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the beef with the bones in a pan and roast 30 minutes.… Continue reading Beef Stock
Category: Soup
Sausage Borscht
8 beets, peeled, diced 4 1/2 cups beef stock 1 onion, minced 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp dry marjoram sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp sugar 5 polish sausages, sliced 2 1/2 tbsp white vinegar sour cream Bring the beets to a boil in 3 1/2 cups stock. Cover and… Continue reading Sausage Borscht
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
3 tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup flour 1 small onion, minced 2 stalks celery, minced 1 green pepper, seeded, minced 1/2 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced in rounds salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 3 bay leaves 7 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 lb cooked chicken (use stock chicken), shredded 1 cup white rice Heat the olive… Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Cream of Chicken Soup
butter 3 slender leeks, whites and light green parts only, minced 600 ml chicken stock 600 ml milk 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 chicken breasts 1 tbsp flour pinch of mace 3 bay leaves salt and pepper 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup heavy cream Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a dutch oven and saute the… Continue reading Cream of Chicken Soup
Butternut Bacon Soup
6 slices bacon 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp cumin 4 cups chicken stock 1 1/3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup light cream salt and pepper Fry the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. Remove from the pot and dice. Set aside. Drain half the… Continue reading Butternut Bacon Soup
Cream of Broccoli and Macaroni Soup
1/2 onion, minced 1 medium carrot, peeled, diced 1 stalk celery, minced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups broccoli, chopped salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 cup macaroni, cooked 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup light cream cracked pepper creme fraiche Combine the vegetables in a large pot with the stock. Bring to a boil and then… Continue reading Cream of Broccoli and Macaroni Soup
Squash Soup
1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons 1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes coarse sea salt chicken stock Cook celery, carrot, and onion in 2 tablespoons… Continue reading Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
40 g butter 2 kg butternut squash, peeled, chopped 25 g parmesan, grated 1.2 litres chicken stock ¼ cup heavy cream Sea salt and cracked pepper Put the butter in a dutch oven on medium heat. Add the squash. Turn the heat up and cook until very tender. Stir in the parmesan and add… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Fresh Pea Soup
1/4 lb bacon, diced 2 shallots, minced 1 lb peas in pods, shelled 3 tbsp dry white wine 5 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream sea salt and cracked pepper Fry half the bacon with the shallots until just crispy. Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine and reduce. Stir in the stock… Continue reading Fresh Pea Soup
Lamb Stew
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds lean, boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1 large rosemary sprig 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons… Continue reading Lamb Stew