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Friday, November 29, 2013

RECIPE: CHEESE & GARLIC SOUP


Here's a very simple yet hearty soup for a winter's night in front of the log fire...

serves 4 as a main course with a crusty bread &/or green salad

2 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic smashed and minced
1 1/2 cups minced onion
5 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped ( 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped jalapenos( 3 ) or 2 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers

heat in a heavy bottomed skillet and saute for 3 mins.


Add 1 tbsp all purpose flour and stir well to combine then slowly add 2 quarts hot vegetable stock, stirring to blend in the flour.

add 3 cups peeled potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Cover pan and simmer for 25 mins.

Stir well then add
 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash
Bring back to boil and simmer covered for 15 mins.

Check seasonings , and remove any scum.

Add 2 cups mild Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese cut into 1/4 inch dice and serve in deep, warm bowls..yummy!



Variations:
 may  also add 1 cup minced parsley  or cilantro to finish or even top with double cream/coconut cream

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