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Directions:In a 12qt stockpot, in a little butter/oil, saute carrots, onion, celery, garlic, until soft. Add tomatoes, cabbage, beans, broth, water, salt, pepper, bring to a boil, simmer 10 min. Add zucchini, spinach; simmer 10 more minutes.
This soup is healthy and good as it is, but you can modify a couple servings at a time to make other variations. Some suggestions are
MEXICAN CHICKEN: 2c basic soup, 3 oz chicken breast shredded, 1/3c whole kernel corn, 1/4tsp cumin, 3Tbsp crumbled tortilla chips, 1 tsp cilantro, lime wedge, chopped avocado, sour cream
CHILI: 2c basic soup, 4 oz ground turkey browned, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/2c black beans rinsed, 1/4c salsa, 2 Tbs grated cheddar, chopped onion, sour cream
GOULASH: 2c basic soup, 4 oz browned ground turkey, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch ground caraway, 1/2c noodles, mushrooms, sour cream
RED BEANS AND RICE: 2c basic soup, 2 oz turkey kielbasa, 1 thin sliced green onion, 1/2c red beans, 1/2c cooked brown rice, 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, hot sauce
VEGETABLE CURRY: 2c basic soup, 1/2c chopped cooked cauliflower, 1/3c water, 1/2c cooked chickpeas, 1/4c frozen peas, 1/4 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp grated ginger, 2 Tbsp yogurt
THAI SHRIMP: 2c basic soup, 1 oz rice noodles, 4 oz deveined boiled shrimp, 12 halved snow peas, 1 pinch cayenne, 1/4c canned coconut milk, 1/2 tsp lime zest, 2 tsp lime juice
EMERIL LAGASSE'S CREOLE SOUP: 3c basic soup, 3 oz cooked skinless chicken breast, 2 oz diced frozen okra, 1/2c cooked brown rice, 1 tsp Essence, season with file
MICHAEL CHIARELLO'S MINESTRONE: 2c basic soup, 1/2c drained cannellini beans, pinch dried basil, pinch dried oregano, heat to boil, add 1 oz pasta, top with 2Tbsp parmesan, black pepper.
MING TSAI HOT AND SOUR: Saute 2 tsp minced ginger, 2 chopped green onions. Add 3Tbsp rice vinegar, 2Tbsp soy sauce; simmer, add pinch ground white pepper, 1 tsp sesame oil, 4 oz firm tofu cubed. Add 3c basic soup, garnish with onion tops.
SOUTHWESTERN SOUP: 3c basic soup, 1/2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp lime juice, 3 oz cooked cubed chicken breast, 1/2c drained hominy, 1 corn tortilla microwaved crispy, garnish with crispy tortilla strips, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro |
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