I had a craving for creamy tomato soup and I came up with a great quick recipe! This is just a "theory recipe" since I did not measure, but that's what makes it ridiculously easy! :)
Creamy Tomato Soup
In a blender combine the following:
V8 original drink (or tomato juice, or x-brand vegetable juice)
cream cheese* - at least a spoonful or two
oregano - a couple shakes
basil - twice as much basil than oregano
garlic salt (or garlic powder) - to taste
onion powder or chopped dried onions - a couple shakes
Blend ingredients, then add flour to thicken and blend again. (I used rice flour.)
Transfer to a microwave safe bowl and cook for 3 minutes in the microwave.
Serve hot and enjoy! :)
* Along with the cream cheese, I also used whipping cream for the first try since I had some that needed to be used, it was a great addition! You can get creative with your "cream." Milk, tofu, cream, butter, dry milk, cheese, etc.
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Curried Split Pea Soup with Cauliflower
Curried Split Pea Soup with Cauliflower
By, Heather
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 - 2 cups dried green or yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1-2 tablespoons mild curry powder (to taste)
3/4 - 1 head of fresh cauliflower, chopped (or 1 lb frozen cauliflower)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Put water on the stove to boil. Add a tiny bit of oil (1 tsp.) in pressure cooker, and saute onions. Remove onions and add trivet to bottom of pressure cooker. Add all ingredients (including boiling water) and stir well to be sure that no bits of onion or spices have gotten stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower the heat just enough to maintain high pressure (rocking steadily) and cook for 6 minutes. Allow the pressure to come down naturally for about 10 minutes, then quick-release the pressure (place the pot under cold running water.) Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape. Taste to see if more salt or pepper should be added.
Put cooked food into food processor to puree into a thick soup.
Serve with cheese if desired.
By, Heather
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 - 2 cups dried green or yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1-2 tablespoons mild curry powder (to taste)
3/4 - 1 head of fresh cauliflower, chopped (or 1 lb frozen cauliflower)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Put water on the stove to boil. Add a tiny bit of oil (1 tsp.) in pressure cooker, and saute onions. Remove onions and add trivet to bottom of pressure cooker. Add all ingredients (including boiling water) and stir well to be sure that no bits of onion or spices have gotten stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower the heat just enough to maintain high pressure (rocking steadily) and cook for 6 minutes. Allow the pressure to come down naturally for about 10 minutes, then quick-release the pressure (place the pot under cold running water.) Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape. Taste to see if more salt or pepper should be added.
Put cooked food into food processor to puree into a thick soup.
Serve with cheese if desired.
Cream of Chicken soup substitute
I have a grain mill and I grind white beans to make a flour. If you don't have a grain mill, get a cheap coffee grinder and it will do an okay job of making the flour.
I got this recipe from Country Beans by Rita Bingham.
Cream of Chicken soup substitute
1 3/4 cup water
5 TBL White Bean Flour
4 tsp chicken bouillon or soup base (find some without MSG)
Bring water and base to a boil. Reduce heat or lower heat and whisk in bean flour. Mixture will thicken within 1 minute. Cook on medium heat for 2 more minutes.
This mixture can be refrigerated up to 1 week, and used in place of canned soup. Up to 1/4 cup chicken chunks can be added if desired.
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The USU Extension division also has a recipe to use for a cream soup mix. I haven't used it but I'll include it since some people might not have white bean flour for the other recipe.
Homemade "Cream" Soup Mix
2 c powdered nonfat milk
3/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c instant chicken or beef bouillon (find some without MSG)
2 T dried onion flakes
1 t basil leaves
1 t thyme leaves
1/2 t pepper
Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Store in air-tight container until ready to use. Makes enough to replace 9 cans of creamed soup.
Cream of Chicken Soup: Combine 1/3 cup of cream soup mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Substitute for 1 can of soup for casserole recipes.
From USU Extension
I got this recipe from Country Beans by Rita Bingham.
Cream of Chicken soup substitute
1 3/4 cup water
5 TBL White Bean Flour
4 tsp chicken bouillon or soup base (find some without MSG)
Bring water and base to a boil. Reduce heat or lower heat and whisk in bean flour. Mixture will thicken within 1 minute. Cook on medium heat for 2 more minutes.
This mixture can be refrigerated up to 1 week, and used in place of canned soup. Up to 1/4 cup chicken chunks can be added if desired.
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The USU Extension division also has a recipe to use for a cream soup mix. I haven't used it but I'll include it since some people might not have white bean flour for the other recipe.
Homemade "Cream" Soup Mix
2 c powdered nonfat milk
3/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c instant chicken or beef bouillon (find some without MSG)
2 T dried onion flakes
1 t basil leaves
1 t thyme leaves
1/2 t pepper
Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Store in air-tight container until ready to use. Makes enough to replace 9 cans of creamed soup.
Cream of Chicken Soup: Combine 1/3 cup of cream soup mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Substitute for 1 can of soup for casserole recipes.
From USU Extension
Split Pea Soup with Herbes De Provence
Split Pea Soup with Herbes De Provence
Serves 4 - 6
1 tablespoon safflower or canola oil
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, and rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 large bay leaf
2 large carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 large celery ribs, diced
6 cups boiling water
2 cups dried green split peas, picked over and rinsed
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
salt to taste
Heat the oil in the cooker. Cook the garlic over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, just until it begins to brown. Immediately add the onions and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another minute. Stir in the basil, oregano, rosemary, fennel, and bay leaf. Add the carrots, celery, boiling water (stand back to avoid sputtering oil), and split peas.
Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 6 minutes (I cooked it for 15 minutes, as that is what I found works best). For a hearty texture, quick-release the pressure by setting the pot under cold running water. For a smoother texture, allow the pressure to come down naturally. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
Remove the bay leaf. Stir the soup as you add the parsley and salt to taste. This soup will thicken considerably on standing. Thin as needed with water or stock.
Serves 4 - 6
1 tablespoon safflower or canola oil
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, and rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 large bay leaf
2 large carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 large celery ribs, diced
6 cups boiling water
2 cups dried green split peas, picked over and rinsed
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
salt to taste
Heat the oil in the cooker. Cook the garlic over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, just until it begins to brown. Immediately add the onions and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another minute. Stir in the basil, oregano, rosemary, fennel, and bay leaf. Add the carrots, celery, boiling water (stand back to avoid sputtering oil), and split peas.
Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 6 minutes (I cooked it for 15 minutes, as that is what I found works best). For a hearty texture, quick-release the pressure by setting the pot under cold running water. For a smoother texture, allow the pressure to come down naturally. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
Remove the bay leaf. Stir the soup as you add the parsley and salt to taste. This soup will thicken considerably on standing. Thin as needed with water or stock.
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