Chestnut Soup Recipe

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Easy
Prep: 20 mins  |  Cook: 30 mins
Serves: 16

Delightful soup made with chestnuts toasted in butter, chicken stock, vegetables and Madeira wine. You can substitute Marsala for the Madeira. Serve hot with a spoonful of soured cream and a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper. This soup can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Ingredients

125g butter, divided
4 (200g) packs cooked & peeled whole chestnuts
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 celeriac, chopped
1.75L chicken stock
125ml Madeira wine
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons soured cream, for topping

Preparation

1. In a heavy frying pan over medium heat, melt 60g of the butter. Saute the chestnuts in butter until heated through; set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large pot, and stir in the carrot, parsnip and celeriac. Cook until tender. Add the stock, chestnuts and wine. Bring to the boil and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and fresh parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender a little at a time.

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Apple-Cheddar-Squash Soup Recipe

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Cook Time: 12 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 large white potato, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled butternut squash, fresh or frozen
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup apple cider
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Directions

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and add the onion, apples, potato and squash. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and flour. Add the cider and cook over high heat, stirring, until thickened. Add the broth and milk, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the potato is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Add the cheese to the soup and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Puree in a blender in batches until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the prosciutto, more cheese and chives, if using. Serve with bread, if desired.

Per serving: Calories 532; Fat 34 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 807 mg; Carbohydrate 35 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 24 g

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

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Chicken-and-Dumpling Soup Recipe

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Cook Time: 2 hr 20 min
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
1 bulb celery root, peeled and finely diced
1 turnip, peeled and finely diced
1 rutabaga, peeled and finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
1 bulb fennel, finely diced
Kosher salt
4 cups white wine
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 2 1/2-pound organic chicken
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken fat (sold fresh or frozen in tubs at gourmet stores)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Melt the butter in a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, carrots, celery root, turnip, rutabaga, onion, diced fennel and a large pinch of salt; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the wine, 6 cups water, fennel seeds, thyme and bay leaves; bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and simmer for 2 hours. Remove the chicken and let cool. Pick off the meat in shreds; set aside.

About 15 minutes before the chicken has finished simmering, prepare the dumplings: Combine the milk, chicken fat, 1 tablespoon tarragon, the nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the liquid is absorbed. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, to make a thick dough.

Bring the soup to a boil. Form the dough into eight dumplings (an ice cream scoop is perfect for this); drop into the soup. Cover and cook until the dumplings float to the surface, about 10 minutes.

Add the chicken meat, parsley and the remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon to the soup; stir carefully and divide among warm bowls.

Photograph by Yunhee Kim

Recipe courtesy Michael Symon for Food Network Magazine

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Emily's Spinach Salad Recipe

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6-8 Servings | Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients; set aside. Place spinach in a large salad bowl.

Just before serving, whisk dressing again and drizzle over spinach; toss gently. Garnish with bacon and egg slices. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 219 calories, 22 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

From Taste of Home February/March 1993, p25 

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Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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72 Servings | Prep: 45 min. + rising | Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

4 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 cups canola oil
8 eggs
4 eggs, separated
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
13 to 15 cups all-purpose flour
2-2/3 cups raisins
2 teaspoons water

ICING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

In a very large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the oil, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, salt, cardamom and 10 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in raisins.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide into 72 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart in four greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Combine egg whites and water; brush over rolls.

Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe an "X" on top of each bun. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bun equals 219 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Hot Cross Buns published in Taste of Home February/March 2009, p74 

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Spring Pea Soup Recipe

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16 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
12 cups chicken broth
4 cups fresh or frozen peas
1/4 cup minced chives

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute potatoes in butter until lightly browned. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 5-8 minutes longer or until potatoes and peas are tender. Cool slightly.

In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with chives. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: about 1 cup equals 99 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 759 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p147

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Christmas Cauliflower Recipe

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8-10 Servings | Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1-in. of water and cauliflower for to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and pat dry.

Meanwhile in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt.

Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 153 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 448 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

From Taste of Home December/January 1998, p31 

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