Soups

[Debelli]

This thread is for all SB LEGAL SOUPS!

[Debelli]

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

1 large head broccoli, washed and cut into florets
2TBL minced onion
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 TBL butter
1/4 c soy flour
4 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cups milk (or part milk, part cream)
dash of freshly grated nutmeg.

Steam broccoli or cook in a small amount of boiling water just until tender-crisp. Whiz in a blender or food processor until pureed.

Saute onion and celery in the butter. Blend in the flour, then stir in the water or broth.
Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Stir in broccoli, milk, and nutmeg.

[woozily]

Hi, I'm new to the boards and to SB ... consider this recipe my "hostess gift." I think it's legal, feel free to tell me if it's not.

HARIRA

2 Tbs. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. ground cinnaomn
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup lentils
6 1/2 cups liquid (water and/or vegie broth)
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes (1 15 oz. can)
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (1 15 oz. can)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

Melt butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 mins. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lentils.

Add the liquid and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes. Add the chickpeas and simmer 5 more minutes. Stir in the cilantro or parsley. Serve with ww pita.