soups, galore!

i had to come up with a soup recipe for my culinary lab class.

i made 3 different soups before deciding which to submit.

here they are!!

tuscan soup

6 c chicken broth

1 onion, chopped

3 links spicy italian sausage

*i used turkey

3 lg potatoes, cubed

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed & chopped

1/4 c evaporated milk

salt & pepper to taste

red pepper flakes

1. remove sausage from casings and crumble into large pot. add onion & cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

2. add broth & potatoes. boil until potatoes are cooked.

3. add spinach. cook just a couple minutes.

4. remove soup from heat. stir in evaporated milk, and season to taste.

tomato basil soup

1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes

1 3/4 c chicken broth

18 fresh basil leaves, minced + some for garnish

1 tsp sugar

1 c heavy cream

1/4 c butter

salt & pepper

1. in a large pot, saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add tomatoes & broth & bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover & simmer for 10 minutes. add basil & sugar. reduce heat to low; stir in cream & butter. cook until butter is melted. add salt & pepper to taste.

butternut squash soup

1 onion, roughly chopped

1/4 c celery chopped

2 Tbs butter

2 Tbs all purpose flour

1/2 tsp dill weed

1/4 tsp curry powder

dash cayenne pepper

2 c chicken broth

12 oz. evaporated milk

3 c mashed, cooked butternut squash

salt & pepper to taste

bacon, crumbled for garnish

1. in a large pot, saute onion & celery in butter. stir in flour, dill, curry & cayenne until blended. gradually add broth & milk. bring to a boil; cook & stir for 2 minutes. add the squash, salt & pepper; heat through.

2. in a blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. pour into bowls; garnish with bacon.

if i were to rank them, the tomato basil would have to be my absolute favorite. it was so easy to assemble, ready in no time, and delicious! would be great with a grilled cheese sandwich!

we're going with the tomato basil!

:D

happy weekend, friends!

hahaha!

dowlings, out!