December 12th, 2009
Soups…Recipes…Delaware Beaches…Ocean City, Maryland…
It has turned pretty chilly in the Delmarva Peninsula. The following 2 recipes are good for cold weather; easy to prepare and double.
These recipes are perfect for someone on a gluten free diet.
Bean Soup
1 ham bone with plenty of ham on it
2 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
4 potatoes, diced
1 lb. dry lima beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp. leaf thyme
1/2 cup diced celery
Chopped parsley
Simmer all ingredients except the parsley in a large heavy pot for about 4 hours or until the ham is ready to fall off the bone.
Remove the ham bone, cut the meat into small pieces, and return the meat to the soup.
Season to taste and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Note: You may also replace frozen lima beans for the dry ones. It will save time.
Serves 8 to 10, depending how hungry your guests are and if you are serving this soup as a main entree.
A good crusty bread would be a great addition to this soup.
The following recipe is a favorite and it will be yours, as well, if you like onions:
Onion Soup Chablis
1 lb. white onions, sliced very thin
1/4 lb. butter
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup Chablis
1 tsp. salt (if you are on a restricted salt diet then omit)
pepper
2 cups medium cream (half and half will do)
Swiss cheese, freshly grated
Saute the onions in butter until soft and transparent but not brown.
Add chicken broth and simmer until the mixture is reduced somewhat.
Add the Chablis, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer for about 2 minutes.
Stir in cream, heat, and serve.
Garnish with plenty of Swiss cheese.
Serves 6.
As with any of the recipes, please make them your own and enjoy.
See you…
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