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FREEKEH SOUP FOR TWO



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Freekeh is an ancient grain that is packed with nutrients and has a slightly nutty flavor. This will serve 2 as a main or 4 as a appetizer.

Provided by Bren

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     100+ Cooking for Two Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
½ cup freekeh [frikeh, fireek, farik]
1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large bay leaf
3 cups Chicken Stock-Dry-Prepared EFC

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in freekeh and toast for 3 minutes. Add carrot, celery leaves, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until freekeh is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Allow soup to rest for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1642.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SOUP FOR TWO



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This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The flavorful broth is chock-full of veggies, chicken and macaroni. "By changing the vegetables, you can make it different every time," Margery notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2/3 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup torn fresh spinach
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Seasoned salad croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, chicken, cauliflower, beans and macaroni. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Add spinach and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Garnish with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE MUSHROOM SOUP FOR TWO



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A lovely creamy-mushroomy soup for two. A dash of dry sherry or truffle oil maybe added. Should you like additional mushrooms and a thicker consistency, those may be added. Don't rinse your mushrooms, just wipe them with a damp cloth. With great reviews from: http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2011/12/cream-of-mushroom-soup-recipe.html.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and chopped finely (brown or white button, crimini or any mix)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon flour dissolved in 1 tbsp water
kosher salt or sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 dash nutmeg
fresh parsley or thyme (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add butter and lightly saute garlic over medium heat.
  • Add in mushrooms, thyme, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until the moisture from the mushrooms disappears.
  • Add in chicken broth. Stir occasionally until broth boils, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour/water mixture and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Finally, add milk and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Turn heat off.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

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