Diet Soup - Feeding the Flock 23

 

2 stalks celery

4 small carrots

1 onion

2 banana peppers

½ head cabbage

8 oz. pkg. sliced mushrooms*

48 oz. vegetable broth

14.5 oz. can tomatoes

15 oz. can of tomato sauce

1 tbsp. thyme

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

½ tsp. cayenne pepper

2-3 tbsp. hot sauce

¼ cup rice vinegar

Combine all ingredients in crock pot in order listed * with the exception of the mushrooms.  Cook on high 3 hours.  Add mushrooms and stir.  Continue to cook on med/low heat for 3-4 more hours.  

Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh greens.

Enjoy!

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Soup

BBC Soup

(Beef, Barley & Cabbage)

5 oz beef sirloin

½ cup barley

8 cups cabbage, shredded

5 cups beef broth

2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced

1 onion, coarsely chopped

1 can diced tomatoes w/green chilies

4 tbsp cooking sherry

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper

Sear the beef over medium-high heat in cast iron skillet on both sides to brown.  Turn off heat and let stand ten minutes before cutting into small bite size pieces.  In large Dutch oven, combine all remaining ingredients except barley and beef.  Bring to a boil and cook five minutes.  Reduce heat, add barley and beef and simmer covered for 1½ hours.  (This could also be transferred to a crock pot and cook on low for three hours.)

Serve with black olive and garlic focaccio.

© Crackerberries 2013

Soup

Cabbage Onion Soup

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 large sweet onion, sliced

½ head small cabbage, shredded (4-6 cups)

4 tbsp butter

32 oz beef broth

12 stout beer (420 Sweet Water Extra Pale Ale)

1 package onion soup mix

3-4 slices of crusty bread, toasted until crunchy

½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup parmesan cheese

Sauté garlic and onions in butter until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.  Add cabbage, beef broth, onion soup mix and beer.  Bring to boil and reduce heat; cover simmer 30-45 minutes or until cabbage is tender.  Stir often.

Spoon into crocks or oven proof bowls and lay bread over top; sprinkle with cheeses and salt and pepper. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese bubbles.  Let cool slightly and serve.

© Crackerberries 2012