Posts Tagged soup

Crock Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Posted by JasonQ in Beef, Main Dishes, Soups on November 22nd, 2009

1 large can V8 juice
1 box Zatarains cajun rice mix
2-3 lbs lean ground beef
1 large vidalia onion, diced
4 large green peppers, cut into 1 inch strips
1/4 tsp celery salt
salt and pepper to taste

Cook onions, rice mix and ground beef together in a skillet until onions are tender and the beef is done, stirring frequently.

Drain excess grease and put mixture into a crock pot. Add green peppers, V8 juice, celery salt, and salt and pepper.

Cook on low 6-8 hours.

Any soup or stew vegetables may be added for a heartier soup.

Beef, pepper, soup

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Pumpkin Soup with Curry Powder

Posted by JasonQ in Appetizers, Main Dishes, Soups on October 29th, 2009

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
3 medium ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Dash fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
3 cups mashed pumpkin, fresh if possible
2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream
Parsley or chives, for garnish, optional

In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Add chopped vegetables and saute until just tender. Add garlic and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the pepper, parsley, and pumpkin. Stir in half and half or milk and cream until well blended. Working with batches, blend until smooth and pour back into the saucepan. Heat through; taste and add more salt and curry powder as needed. Garnish with parsley or snipped chives.

curry, pumpkin, soup