Saturday 14 January 2012

Turkey Barley Soup Recipe



Turkey Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (one 49-1/2 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.
  • May be frozen for up to 3 months. Yield: 10 servings (3 quarts).

Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe



Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 3/4 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Return to a boil. Reduce heat, add spinach and tortellini; cook for 7-9 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe



Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained and cut up
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, cabbage, tomatoes, broth and soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8 minutes. Stir in tortellini; cook 7-9 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).