Ingredients

• 1 bunch spinach, washed and drain
• 1 can chicken stock
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 4 cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef, marinate with salt, pepper, corn starch and 1 egg for 30 minutes

Source: Lorna

Prep time: 10 minutes;  Cook time: 20 minutes;   Serve 4

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Spinach Beef Soup (90 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | One comment
Post tags: Beef, Community Kitchen, Recipe, Soup, Spinach

Ingredients

• Miso paste
• dried anchovies
• sea tangles (kelp)
• dried shaved bonito

Source: Ella

Prep time: 30 minutes; Serve 6

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Korean Style Miso Soup (145 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | 5 comments
Post tags: Community Kitchen, Recipe, Soup

The Barley Yogurt Soup is thick and creamy and it resembles oatmeal porridge.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart (4 cups) chicken stock
• 1 cup barley
• salt to taste
• 3 cups plain yogurt
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Kirmizi biber or paprika

Source: adapted from food network

Prep time: 10 minutes;  Cook time: 30 minutes; Serve 8

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Barley Yogurt Soup (166 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | No comment
Post tags: Barley, Community Kitchen, Restaurant Review, Soup, Yogurt

Celery has low-calorie and high fiber. Hence, it is often used in weight-loss diets. Celery contains androstenone which is difficult for human to digest. The calories burn during the digestion of celery is more than is acquired from it, i.e. celery has negative caloric content.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound celery (about 10 stalks), thinly sliced, leaves reserved
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water (use 1 cup if you prefer a thicker soup)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Sydney and Frances partnered to make this Cream of Celery Soup.

Source: Charlene Dy

Prep time: 20 minutes; Cook time: 45 minutes; Serve: 4

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Cream of Celery Soup (141 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | No comment
Post tags: Celery, Community Kitchen, Recipe, Soup

This is a great soup to freeze in 1 or 2 cups portions to reheat for the future. If you intend to freeze it, do not add the spinach. You may add the spinach just before you serve the soup after reheating. You may need to add an extra half cup to one cup of water to the leftovers, since the barley will continue to absorb liquid over time.

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dry rosemary, minced
• 2 boxes less-sodium chicken broth (8 cups broth)
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 16 ounces bag spinach
• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan cheese to serve, optional

Paul, Chris O’Brennam and Marcel made this hearty soup adapted from Cooking Light.

Prep time: 15 mins; Cook time: 50 mins

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Hearty Bean and Barley Soup (94 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | No comment
Post tags: Barley, Community Kitchen, Kidney Bean, Recipe, Soup, Spinach

The cheery colour of the Beet and Cabbage Borscht is more like a stew than most soup. Borscht is another soup that freezes well.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 medium size beets, peeled and diced
• 1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 small carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about 1/3 of small head)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (we used chicken broth)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• salt, pepper and sugar to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• low fat sour cream or plain yogurt, optional

Sydney, Frank and Ken prepared this delightful coloured soup adapted from Bon Appetit.

Prep time: 30 mins; Cook time: 40 mins; Serves 6

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Beet and Cabbage Borscht (116 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | No comment
Post tags: Beets, Cabbage, Community Kitchen, Recipe, Soup

This Herbed Potato Soup is definitely great for cold winter days. This recipe is adapted from www.allrecipes.com.

Prep time: 10 mins; Cook time: 20 mins; Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt, or taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Herbed Potato Soup (63 words)

© suanne for Chow Times, 2010. | Permalink | No comment
Post tags: Community Kitchen, Potato, Recipe, Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bac Ha vegetable
• 1/2 pound bean sprout
• 1 pound tomato
• 1 tablespoon tamarind
• 1 pound fish
• 2 sprigs of Ngo Om herb
• few garlic cloves, minced

More after the jump. Click to read the rest of Vietnamese Cuisine: Sweet and Sour Soup (Canh Chua) (131 words)