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Spicy Lime Avocado Soup

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped, divided 3 limes, juiced 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder 3 large firm-ripe avocados, cut into chunks 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add chicken; boil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at…

Easy A La King Biscuit Casserole

1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 1/2 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat 1 1/2 cups green peas 1 1/2 cups canned mushrooms, drained 1 cup cooked, sliced carrots 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, then pour in broth and let thicken, stirring. Add chicken, peas, mushrooms, carrots, onion…

Broccoli And Chicken Stir-Fry

2/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or to taste 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks 1 onion, sliced 3 cups broccoli florets Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with…

Smoked Turkey and Spring Pea Fettuccine

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced shallot 6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into strips 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 8 ounces fettuccine 1/2 cup green peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste - divided Set a heavy skillet over medium heat and pour olive oil into…

Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage  2 cups 1/2-inch pieces celery  2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices  2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the…

Ham Bone Soup

3 quarts water 1 ham bone 5 potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups chopped cabbage 2 large stalks celery, chopped 5 green onions, chopped, or more to taste 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup light whipping cream Bring 3 quarts water and ham bone to a boil in a large stock pot. Boil until meat from the bone comes off easily, about 1 hour. Remove bone from broth. Allow bone to cool enough to touch; remove…

Vegetarian Korma

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil  small onion, diced  teaspoon minced fresh ginger root  cloves garlic, minced  potatoes, cubed 4 carrots, cubed  fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced  tablespoons ground unsalted cashews 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir…

French Spring Soup

1/4 cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender. Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and…

Winter Solstice Soup

2 tablespoons margarine 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups milk salt and pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer…

Dill Pickle Soup

2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 7 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cups warm milk Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until the flour just begins to turn from white…