Category Archives: Soup Kitchen

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sandy

4 T Butter 2 cups yellow onions 2 T Finely chopped garlic 4 pounds sliced mushrooms (Get a mixture. I used 2 pounds baby bellas, 1 pound shitaki, 1 pound chanterelles) 4 cups Chicken Stock 1 cup white wine, or … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Carrot Soup

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Sandy

It is nearing Halloween and with all the great pumpkins and squash and carrots, it has to be the beginning of soup! I love soup and give me bread and I am happy. I blame it all on my mother … Continue reading →

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Tomato, Sweet Pepper and Garbanzo Soup with Rosemary

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Sandy

Roasted Tomato and Sweet Peppers with Garbanzo Beans and Rosemary Ingredients: 32 oz of Clamato Juice 4 cups of chicken broth – may need to add more as you go 4 12.5-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained 3 Tablespoons Cumin … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Avocado & Cucumber

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Sandy

1 small onion roughly chopped 4 cucumbers 2 avocados Juice from 2 limes 1 clove garlic Salt and Pepper to taste Tabasco or Jalapeno to your taste. Chopped Cilantro – for garnish Take all the ingredients and using a blender, … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Sandy

Most of us know the pleasures of cooking with wine — and not just sipping a glass of something while standing at the stove, if you like to do this you might also want to check this freestanding wine cooler … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Sandy

3 large chicken breast 28 oz canned green enchilada sauce 2 8oz cans Mexican Hot Sauce Style Tomato Sauce 2 14 oz cans tomato sauce 1/8 cup taco seasoning 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp chili powder 3 tsp dried cilantro … Continue reading →

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Lobster Bisque almost as good as Jon Minken’s!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Sandy

A big shout out thanks to sons James and Jon for running out to Santa Cruz Island for a little night diving to bring home some fresh live lobster as the season just opened. To make sure the lobsters cook … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Thai Curry Soup with Shrimp

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sandy

2 Cans Pumpkin 2 Cans water (measure using the pumpkin cans)or Chicken Broth 2 Cans unsweetened Coconut Milk 1 Can Carrots and Onions pickled with jalapenos 2 tsp Chinese Five Spice 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Using a … Continue reading →

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Firehouse Clam Chowder

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Sandy

It was a relaxing day, I waved goodbye to son Jon and his friends as they headed off to Anacapa Island for a bit of diving. James and Denny were going diving also, but on the Rapture accompanying my nephews … Continue reading →

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Albondigas (Meatball) Soup

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sandy

Abby makes excellent meatball soup. My kids crave it when they are not feeling well because she used to make it for them. When I told my boys that I made soup like Abby’s, they rolled their eyes. “Mom, you … Continue reading →

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