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This authentic vegetarian Lebanese soup recipe made with red lentils and vegetables is seasoned with cumin and turmeric




My husband orders lentil soup whenever we go out for Lebanese food. While I grew up eating a slightly different version of Lebanese lentil soup (made with spinach and brown lentils), I’ve been on a mission to recreate the restaurant version my husband adores.





The secret? A combination of creamy potatoes and red lentils. When cooked and pureed, they turn into a silky soup with the perfect texture

For added smokiness and flavor, I like to add smoked paprika along with cumin and turmeric.




Right before serving I like to top with a dollop of plain yogurt. Not only does the tanginess balance out the slight heat and spice from the soup but it cools down the dish so you don’t burn your tongue. I find this to be especially useful when you’re 3 years old and don’t have much patience at dinner time.

PREPARATION

Place all of the ingredients (minus the yogurt) in a slow cooker insert. Heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. 

Before serving, puree soup in blender or using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving. 

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 2 Cups


INGREDIENTS

6 Dynamic Duo potatoes, halved or other Little Potato Company variety
1 cup Bob's Red Mill Red Lentils
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots diced
2 stalks celery diced
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
plain yogurt to serve



NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Lebanese Lentil Soup     Amount Per Serving (2 cups)     Calories 218    Calories from Fat 16
Total Fat 1.8g 3%    Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g    Sodium 1758mg 73%    Total Carbohydrates 40.7g 14%    Dietary Fiber 12.1g 48%    Sugars 4.4g    Protein 12.1g 24%



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Cream of chicken soup will always be good and healthy addition to your diet make a smart choice today and start eating healthy your body will be greatful. 






PREPARATION


Step 1

Place 3 1/2 cups cold water, stock, chicken, onion, celery and leek in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Cool slightly. Remove and discard bones. Shred meat. Set aside. Strain stock mixture into a large heatproof jug. Discard solids.

Step 2

Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until bubbling. Gradually stir in stock mixture and cream. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until soup thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.







INGREDIENTS


2 cups Massel chicken style liquid stock
3 (900g) chicken marylands, skin removed
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium leek, trimmed, halved, washed, chopped
50g butter
1/3 cup plain flour
1/2 cup pure cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 




NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 (328 g)     Servings Per Recipe: 4

Calories 363.4    Calories from Fat 249 69%    Total Fat 27.7 g 42%    Saturated Fat 16.2 g 81%    Cholesterol 96.1 mg 32%    Sodium 1061.8 mg 44%    Total Carbohydrate 12.8 g 4%    Dietary Fiber 0.7 g 2%    Sugars 1.2 g 4%    Protein 15.8 g 31%





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Chicken and Kale soup even the name sounds healthy, If you ask me is there any  kale recipe that deserves being paired with chicken, it’s this one. this is quick and easy recipe that benefited you body






The flavor of healthy kale combined with homemade chicken stock and chicken breast makes a soup that’s hard to resist. We’re huge fans of eating kale in almost any form and when there’s left over kale, carrots and chicken, we’ll simmer up a big batch to savor during the week.

This chicken soup recipe doesn’t get any easier than this. The ground cumin and bit of soy sauce really add a wonderful depth of flavor to this soup. Bland chicken soup sucks that’s why when developing this recipe we decided that the touch of soy sauce and spice of ground cumin would elevate this recipe to big flavor. Readers love this recipe and so do their kids. It’s great to have soup that pleases everyone in the family.






PREPARATION

In medium stock pot, heat the pan on medium heat, then add olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent.

Add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes or until brown on the outside. Add carrots, ginger, ground cumin, chili powder and soy sauce. Stir and cook for about 2 more minutes.

Add chicken stock. Turn heat to high and bring soup to a boil. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to low.

Simmer soup on low for about 15 minutes. Skim fat from top of soup occasionally, if needed.

Add chopped kale and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale becomes tender.
Serve hot.



INGREDIENTS


2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 pound (455g) chicken breast (or boneless thigh meat), cut into small bite sized pieces
1 large carrot, chopped
1-inch (2.5cm) knob ginger, peeled & smashed
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon (1ml) chili powder
1 teaspoon (5ml) soy sauce (Use Tamari for gluten free)
4 cups (2.84l) chicken stock
1 bunch of kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped
salt to taste, depending on how salty your stock is




NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 (408 g)      Servings Per Recipe: 6


Calories 230.9    Calories from Fat 63 27%    Total Fat 7 g 10%    Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%    Cholesterol 29.4 mg 9%    Sodium 327.9 mg 13%    Total Carbohydrate 22.7 g 7%    Dietary Fiber 7.1 g 28%    Sugars 3.3 g 13%    Protein 21.6 g 43%





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This Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe is one of my favorite, it is quick and easy but results are amazing. l just love soups not only creamed soups but any they play a big part of my diet i prepare them for my family almost every day. Recipe below is with shiitake mushrooms, you can use any other you can buy in your favorite market







PREPARATION

In a large pot, melt butter. Add mushrooms and saute until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove 1 cup of the mushrooms, reserving them to the side.

Add shallot and garlic to the pot and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add thyme and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Using an immersion blender, or working in batches in a regular blender, puree soup until smooth.

Return soup to pot and stir in cream and reserved mushrooms. Serve.



INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. butter
2 8-oz. packages cremini mushrooms, sliced
2/3 c. sliced shitaake mushrooms or any other mushroom on hand
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried thyme
4 c. vegetable stock
1/3 c. heavy cream
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper or regular




NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 (463 g)     Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120    Calories from Fat 34    Total Fat 4g 5%    Saturated Fat 2g 8%    Cholesterol 5mg 1%    Sodium 454mg 18%    Total Carbohydrate 15g 4%    Dietary Fiber 3g 9%    Sugars 7g 27%    Protein 11g 21%





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This Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup has the perfect mix of ingredients and spice's that i love  alongside a healthy serving of vegetables, all in a warm, comforting broth. And it only takes an short time to make i love it it's quick and easy just what i need 







Soup’s on!

Friends, I’m starting to get really excited about making soups this fall. There’s just something about having all the ingredients in one tidy little bowl that makes cleanup soooo much easier. It really appeals to the neat freak in me. Plus, packing a soup like this for lunch the next day makes eating leftovers super convenient.

Total win in my book.

If you’re looking for a flavorful chicken tortilla soup that tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day but only takes about an hour to whip up, then this is for you. This recipe is so good, it’ll trick your friends and their taste buds into thinking you spent all day in the kitchen pouring your heart and soul into this bowl of deliciousness. But don’t worry, I certainly won’t tell them it didn’t take you anywhere near that long. My lips are sealed.







This bowl of soup has the perfect amount of heat alongside a healthy serving of vegetables, all in a warm, comforting broth – perfect for the cool nights that are sure to come. While the combination of various chili powders, cumin and smoked paprika give the chicken tortilla soup a slightly spicy kick, the lime juice and cilantro add hints of brightness and fragrance that make my mouth water. Top it all off with a healthy dollop of greek yogurt (or sour cream), a sprinkle of shredded Mexican cheese and all you have left to do is one thing…


BUST OUT THE TORTILLA CHIPS!



I like to crush up my tortilla chips, put them into my soup and eat them right away before they get too soggy. John, on the other hand, likes to let them sit in the broth and soak as long as possible until there’s no crunch left. And then there are those people who don’t like tortilla chips in their soup at all and prefer to eat them separately in between bites. Crazy if you ask me! But to each his own. As long as you at least like tortilla chips, you’re not that weird in my book.








All this talk about tortilla chips has me wanting to let you in on a little secret.

I really love chips. Like really really.


Potato chips. Corn chips. Tortilla chips. And all other chip-like products. You know the ones I’m talking about – cheesy curls, cheesy puffs and everything in between. They’re just so salty and delicious, if they were healthier for me, I’d eat them every day. Sadly, most of them aren’t. But guess what? Tortilla chips aren’t that bad for you!








PREPARATION


For the Chicken

Put in 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through, depending on the thickness of the breasts. While that’s cooking, get started on your prepping and dicing the vegetables.

Once chicken is done, pull it out of the oven and let cool for about 6 minutes until it can handled without burning yourself.

Shred chicken using a fork and knife. Set aside until ready to use.

For the Soup

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and peppers. Cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until onions become translucent.

Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika and onion powder. Stir until well combined.

Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chilies, chicken stock, tomato paste and salt. Let simmer for 7 minutes.

Add shredded chicken and cook for 15 more minutes.

Serve in bowls and top with cilantro, limes, crushed corn tortilla chips, plain Greek yogurt and Mexican shredded cheese.

To make this even easier, you can use a store-bought cooked rotisserie chicken and just use some of that shredded chicken instead of baking your own, saving you 20-30 minutes!







INGREDIENTS 

For the chicken
4 large chicken breasts (about 2 pounds to 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1.5 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

For the soup

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
8 ounces black beans, drained (about 1/2 a 15-ounce can)
8 ounces whole kernel corn, drained (about 1/2 a 15-ounce can)
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoon salt

For the toppings

Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Corn tortilla chips
Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Mexican shredded cheese


NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 (486 g)      Servings Per Recipe: 4

Calories 523.3    Calories from Fat 147 28%    Total Fat 16.4 g 25%     Saturated Fat 3.2 g 15%     Cholesterol 74.5 mg 24%     Sodium 962.5 mg 40%     Total Carbohydrate 60.1 g 20%     Dietary Fiber 4.8 g 19%      Sugars 0.6 g 2%     Protein 35.5 g 70%






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CREAM OF CELERY SOUP



Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
2 cups boiling water
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. butter
salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups chopped celery (with leaves)
1/4 tsp. celery seed (optional)
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 cup light cream


Preparation

Simmer celery in chicken broth and water for 1/2 hour over low heat. If a smooth soup is desired, process with a blender until smooth.

Saute onion just until tender in the butter, add flour and milk and simmer on low heat until thickened. Add celery and liquid, then cream and salt and pepper, to taste. Wondra may be used as flour thickener; add more or less as desired.

Taste and adjust seasoning; low-sodium vegetable soup base, onion powder, garlic powder, dehydrated vegetable flakes (or Mrs. Dash) may be added for extra flavoring.

This may be served as-is for a light lunch, added to other soups, or used as a substitute for canned Cream of Celery soup in casseroles and other dishes.



CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



Ingredients

1 dozen ripe tomatoes, diced, seeded
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. butter
1 quart milk
a pinch of baking soda
salt and pepper, to taste
a pinch of sugar
1 tsp. fresh basil, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped



Preparation

In a large soup pot, stew tomatoes until tender. Combine cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk, stirring until smooth. Slowly, in a thin stream, whisk into the tomatoes. Add butter and remaining milk, baking soda, salt and pepper, to taste, and remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve as is, or if a smooth puree is preferred, process in a blender before serving.



CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



Ingredients

1/2 small onion, in pieces
3 cloves garlic
1 cup mushroom pieces
1/2 cup celery pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
4 tbsp. non-fat dry milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper


Preparation

In a blender, chop peeled and quartered onion and garlic in 1 cup cold water; pulse several times until onion is coarsely chopped. Drain and reserve water.

In a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or melted butter, sauté mushrooms, celery and chopped onion.

Put remaining ingredients into blender container (including reserved water), cover and blend until smooth. Add mushrooms and onion, and cover and process for 10 seconds. Pour into saucepan and simmer on medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. For a richer soup, add 1 tablespoon cream.

Add remaining butter just before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh Italian parsley, if desired.

Variations: For mushroom gravy, add an additional 1 small can (drained) sliced mushrooms or 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms and use 4-6 tablespoons flour instead of the 2 called for in recipe.

Simmer until thickened and serve over pork chops, steak, or chicken, or mashed potatoes, noodles or rice. When served with meat, a 1/4 cup white wine may be added; cook for 10 minutes after wine is added.



CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



Wash and remove the tips from 1 pound fresh green asparagus. Simmer the tips, covered, until they are tender in a small amount of milk, water or chicken or vegetable broth.
Cut the stalks into pieces and place them in a saucepan.


Ingredients

1 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. fresh parsley or celery leaves, minced
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
pinch of thyme

Simmer these ingredients, covered for about 1/2 hour. Rub them through a sieve or puree in a blender.

Melt:

4 tbsp. butter
Stir into butter until blended:
2 tbsp. flour
Stir in slowly:
1 cup light cream or half and half


Preparation

Add the asparagus stock (from cooking). Heat the soup well until simmering in a double boiler, but do not boil. Add the asparagus tips.

Season the soup just before serving with salt, paprika, and white pepper, to taste.

Garnish with a diced, hard cooked egg (optional).



CREAM OF POTATO SOUP



Ingredients

8 or 9 potatoes
2 onions
yolks of 2 eggs
1 c. rich cream
salt and pepper, to taste
peas or corn, optional




Preparation

Boil together potatoes and onions. Mash thoroughly in just enough of their own liquid to make the mashing possible. Season with salt and pepper. Beat yolks in rich cream and stir into potatoes.

Do not allow soup to boil but cook until eggs are slightly cooked. Cooked corn, creamed corn or peas can also be added to the soup, if desired



CREAM OF CURRIED CARROTS SOUP



Ingredients

1 large chopped onion
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
2 pounds finely sliced carrot
1 medium finely diced potato
1 chicken boullion cube
1 tbsp. yellow curry
2 cups whipping cream
1 tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary
salt and pepper, to taste


Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, sauté chopped onion in olive oil and butter until until tender and translucent. Add chopped carrot, 4 cups of water, chicken bouillon cube, curry, and potato to onions. Stir together. Cook vegetables on high for 30 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and cool. In small portions, blend in food processor or blender until there are no more vegetable chunks and it is more or less the consistency of baby food.

Return to medium heat. Stir in cream, rosemary, salt and pepper until mixture is heated throughout.

Serve warm.         Makes 8 portions.



CREAM OF FRESH SPINACH SOUP 


Ingredients

2 cups spinach puree
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp flour
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 qt chicken stock
1 onion sliced
1 cup cream
1 egg yolk


Preparation

Wash the spinach thoroughly, and cook quickly with only the water that clings to it. Put through a sieve, and measure 2 cups. Melt the butter. When frothy, rub in the flour mixed with the salt and nutmeg.

Add the chicken stock, put in the top of a double broiler, add the spinach and onions and cook uncovered for twenty minutes. Add the cream. Just before serving, add the beaten egg yolks.

Serves 6.




CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP


Ingredients

Broccoli
1 can cream of chicken soup
Minced onion
Sour cream
2 tbsp. butter
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder


Preparation

Cut broccoli into fine little bits. Put in pan with 1/2 cup water, (it may not look like enough water but all you want is to cover the bottom of the pan, too much water will make it too runny and not thick), add your salt, pepper, and garlic powder, 2 tablespoons butter, and minced onions.

Cook until your broccoli is tender, continue to stir so it does not burn. Once the broccoli is tender and done cooking turn off stove and stir in your can of cream of chicken soup and 3 big tablespoonfuls of sour cream.

Mix until smooth and serve. It's also great to melt Cheddar cheese over the top of the soup



CREAM OF ALMOND SOUP


Ingredients

1/4 c. sliced or slivered almonds
2 tbsp. butter
10 oz. can condensed cream of potato soup
1/2 pt. half and half cream
1 c. chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. Mace


Preparation

Cook almonds in butter till lightly brown. Place almonds and potato soup in food processor and process until smooth.

Place almond mixture, cream and chicken stock (bouillon) in saucepan and heat gently, stirring constantly until dissolved. Thin with milk if desired. Refrigerate if desired. Ten minutes before serving, heat covered over low heat (DON'T BOIL). Garnish with parsley or toasted almonds.



CREAM OF SHRIMP SOUP



Ingredients

1 stick butter
1/2 c. shrimp stock, recipe follows
1/2 lb. raw shrimp, peeled, cleaned, and chopped
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 c. half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
4 1-inch thick slices of Italian or French bread, toasted


Preparation

In top of double boiler melt butter. Add shrimp stock. Add paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder. Add chopped shrimp. Stir in half and half. Stir until thickened and shrimp turns pink. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place toasted slices of bread into each bowl and cover with shrimp soup.

Shrimp Stock

Place shrimp shells into a saucepan. Cover with cold water and cook for 15 minutes. 

Remove shells and save remaining broth for recipe.

NOTE: This is also delicious when made with lobster in place of shrimp.



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