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Mussel Chowder

Posted by Cate under Soups

4 1/2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and steamed, using half white wine and half water and reserving cooking liquid
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 large orange bell peppers, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons […]

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Tortellini Soup with Prosciutto and Peas

Posted by Cate under Pasta, Soups

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis.
1 box frozen green peas
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon butter (more to serve)
1/2 lb of prosciutto, diced (ask the deli to cut it in one piece for you)
2 cups chicken broth
Parmesan cheese
Tortellini, cooked
Defrost the peas. Cut onion in half and finely slices. Fry onion in 1 tablespoon of butter […]

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Sweetnicks’ Rich and Creamy Mushroom Soup

Posted by Cate under Soups, Sweetnicks' Originals

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1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cans beef broth
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
dash hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper
In dutch oven, saute mushrooms, onion, garlic, tarragon, nutmeg in butter until […]

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Sweetnicks’ Cheeseburger Soup

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1/2 lb browned ground beef
4 cups diced potatoes
3/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup shredded carrots
8 oz Velveeta
3/4 cup diced celery
1-1/2 cup milk
1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 T […]

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Sweetnicks’ Beer and Cheddar Soup

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4 starter servings
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1/4 cup all purpose flour
12 oz. beer
2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Melt the margarine in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots in margarine, stirring […]

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