Wild rice is actually a misnomer, as it isn’t really rice at all, but the seed of a wild grass. Historically gathered by native people of North America, India, and China, this nutty, chewy delight can now be found on grocery shelves nearly everywhere. ó cup raw cashews, soaked ó cup wild rice 2 stalks […]
Category: Soups
Speedy Mushroom-Barley Soup
Mushroom-barley soup is the very definition of comfort food. This healthy shortcut version trims at least an hour off the traditional recipe by using quick-cooking barley and precut fresh mushrooms and carrots. Serves: 6–8 2 cups quick-cooking barley 5 cups water 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced brown or white mushrooms 1 cup pre-grated carrots 1 large […]
Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 minutes Difficulty level: easy Yield: 3-4 servings 1 cup red lentils 4 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes ½-1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend ½-1 […]
Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients: 1 med. onion, minced fine 1 c. water 4 lg. carrots, peeled, cut into small chunks 1 lg. red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 t. garlic , minced 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into bite size chunks 2 c. peanuts roasted 1 28-oz. can tomatoes, crushed, in juice 1 6-oz. can tomato paste […]
Four Mushroom Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion (yellow or white), chopped 1 T. olive oil 2 baskets white mushrooms 2 portobello mushrooms, cubed 1 oz. dried wood ear mushrooms 1 oz. dried oyster mushrooms 2 lg. potatoes, large cubes 1 sm. yam, large cubes 4 c. water 1 T. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 c. […]
Cream of Leek and Asparagus Soup
Ingredients: 1 T. canola oil 1 c. onion, chopped 2 large celery stalks, diced 1 1/2 pounds asparagus 6 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely diced 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning 1/2 t. tarragon 1/2 t. dried basil 6 c. water 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped […]
Southwestern Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 lg. Onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced fine) 1 t. Olive oil 2 qts. tomatoes (canned and hand squeezed) 1 to 2 T. McKay’s Chicken Seasoning 2 c. water 2 15-oz. cans black beans (rinsed, drained) 1 16-oz. can kidney beans (rinsed, drained) 1 15-oz. can pinto beans (rinsed, drained) 1 c. corn […]
Western Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. dry black beans 3 c. water 1 T. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning 1/4 c. Bacon-like Bits 1 T. Bakon yeast 1-1/2 c. sliced onion 1 c. sliced celery 2 cans green chilies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 t. salt 3/4 t. cumin lemon slices Directions: Cook beans according to […]
Barley and Smashed Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb. Dried split peas (rinsed and drained) 1/2 c. Pearl barley 2 qts. Water 1 Bay leaf 1 t. Sea salt 1 T. Braggs LIquid Aminos 1 T. Thyme (fresh, chopped fine or 1/2 T. dried) 2 t. Garlic (minced fine) 1/2 t. Dried sage 1/8 t. Cumin (ground) 1-1/2 c. Carrots (diced) […]
Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 T. olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced, or one 14-ounce can tomatoes 1 quart vegetable stock or water 1/4 t. salt or to taste basil sprigs Directions: Sauté onion in large saucepan with oil. Add potatoes; cover, and cook on low […]