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Thursday Soup Willa be on the first day of February!  The shortest month of the year AND the days are getting longer.

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup…a friend just shared this recipe with me. It is delicious and different and features all kind  Sof things that taste wonderful mid winter. Mushrooms, kale, and wild rice in a light cream broth. Ingredients : bacon, onions, carrots, celery, fresh thyme, cremini mushrooms, chicken stock, kale, chicken, wild rice , half and half, kosher salt and pepper. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Gluten-free 

Puree of Root Vegetable Soup…this soup celebrates all of the wonderful, locally grown, root vegetables that we can find all winter long.  People who claim to not like root veggies love this soup. It’s the creamy, rich texture- comfort food reminiscent of mashed potatoes. Ingredients: butter, garlic, onions, carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes, celeriac, veggie stock, nutmeg, light cream, kosher salt and pepper. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian & Gluten-free 

Sweet Treat: peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. 1. Each

Corn Chowder…classic corn chowder…Ingredients: butter, canola oil, carrots, celery, garlic, potatoes, coriander, corn, cheddar cheese, light cream, scallions, kosher salt and pepper. Garnished w. Optional bacon. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian (minus bacon) & Gluten-Free

Chicken and Rice….this maybe one of my favorite things to eat in the winter- yet it’s never been on the menu.  This is simplicity at its best, comforting, full of flavor, and soothing at the end of s mid winter day. This is often called a “bog” in the south. The rice , because it is cooked in the broth, soaks up a lot of liquid. If you prefer a brothier “bog”add some water when re-heating. It is so flavorful that it will not become diluted. I like to eat mine with a pat of butter and an additional sprinkling of salt. Ingredients: whole, naturally raised chickens, water, kosher salt, black pepper, white rice and lemon juice. Garnished w. Bright salad of parsley, chives and thinly sliced celery. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Gluten-free 

Sweet Treat: Black & White Cookies 2. Each 

I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. The fresh snow, blue sky, and sunshine did wonders for me.

Vegetable Ramen in Miso-Ginger Broth… this broth is the perfect comfort food, especially for sore throats or winter blues. Ingredients: canola oil, ginger, scallions, carrots, butternut squash, white miso, sesame oil, soy sauce, veggie stock, udon Noodles, water chestnuts, bitter winter greens. 13. Per quart served w. Bread  vegetarian & vegan

Pasta & Meatball Soup…pasta and meatballs maybe one of my top five favorite things to eat- therefore this soup is in effect of my favorites.  Creamy tomato based broth with little meatballs and baby pasta!  Ingredients: broth – olive oil, onions, carrots, garlic, celery, diced tomatoes, kosher salt, pepper, and oregano.  Meatballs: ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs , Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper  , the soup is finished with baby pasta.  13. Per quart served w. Bread  

Sweet Treat: lemon bars 2. Each

We survived!  What a stretch of arctic weather. Thursday will feel like a heat wave in comparison!

Lemony Carrot & Cauliflower Soup…this soup has a beautiful color and is full of things good for you-  Veggies, miso (fermented goodness), and lemon.  Although it is bursting with healthy ingredients it tastes rich and satisfying. Ingredients: olive oil, cumin, onions, garlic, local carrots, cauliflower, white miso, lemon juice, lemon zest, pinch of anch chili powder, kosher salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro. Garnished w. Toasted pumpkin seeds. 13. Per quart served w. Bread. Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free

Classic Chicken Noodle….a favorite of many.  A rich, from scratch chicken broth with lots of noodles, some veggies and chunks of chicken. Good for whatever ails you!  Ingredients: chicken, bay leaves, bit of tomato paste, celery, carrots, onions, egg Noodles, kosher salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. 13. Per quart served w. Bread

Sweet Treat: Brownie Drops 1. Each

Happy New Year!  Wow, what a cold spell!  I hope everyone is finding ways to stay warm and enjoying the beauty that this weather brings.

This weeks soups will be:

Chili Con Carne 

Eggplant Parmesan 

for details see 12/21post.

Sweet Treat: cowboy cookies. 1.each