2 cups green lentils, washed, picked over, and drained
2 tins organic chicken broth plus enough water to make 10 cups of liquid (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian soup)
1 bay leaf
A couple of carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stock celery, chopped, leaves are great, too!
1/4 teaspoon thyme
In soup pot, place broth and [...]
This soup is pretty much the same as Ina Garten’s soup, and is delicious.
4 chicken breasts that have been roasted, and shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
10 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in purée, crushed
2 to [...]
2 cups uncooked whole wheat (or regular in a pinch) macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped finely
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 cups skim milk (or other)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2+3/4 sharp (extra old) cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded cheese for topping
OPTIONAL: 2 green onions, sliced, and 4 slices bacon, crisply [...]
