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  • Split Pea Soup

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    First, carefully go through the dried split peas looking for any stones or debris. Then rinse the split peas and add to your pot with the water and the ham bone. Next add in all of the vegetables and bay leaves. Let the mixture cook over a medium flame and stirring occasionally for about an…

  • Cheesy Ham & Potato Chowder

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Add the olive oil, onion and carrot to the pot and sauté until they begin to soften. Then add the potatoes and flour and stir to coat the vegetables in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes. Next add the ham broth and mix well to incorporate. Add the milk and allow to…

  • Pasta Fazul

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    While there are a lot of versions of Pasta Fazul, I prefer this simple version. It is quick to put together and very satisfying. Dice the bacon and add to a pot to cook and render out the fat. When the bacon is crisp, remove and set aside to garnish each serving. Add the smashed…

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    I use about equal portions of the veggies, but I would say that you can vary the amounts to your liking. I think it will still be good. Sauté the veggies except the zucchini and tomato in olive oil until softened. Add cut up chicken, a little more oil and seasonings. Mix and cook until…

  • Lentil Soup

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This a lovely and easy soup to make and is vegan without the cheese garnish. Put the lentils on a baking sheet and sort through the beans carefully to pull out any stones or anything that doesn’t look nice. Rinse the beans well through a strainer. Add to a pot and cover with 3 inches…

  • Chicken Soup

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    The amounts are up to you depending on how much you want to make and your desired veggies to broth ratio, but here’s what I do. Also a good idea to double and freeze it for when you are feeling like you need some soup! I actually poach the chicken in the broth to begin.…

  • Tomato Soup

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Here is my recipe for tomato soup, which started out as someone else’s recipe for tomato bisque, which I love, but I found it didn’t need quite that much cream, especially if you are serving with grilled cheese, yum! Here goes: Saute the onions and garlic in the pot with the melted butter until they…