Saturday, April 13, 2013

Lentil Soup

Ingredients for Lentil Soup (adapted from Alton recipe)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon  ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon  ground toasted cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Dash cardamom

Directions

Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and cook on low until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, spices and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.

Per Serving (based on 6 servings): Calories: 372; Total Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Protein: 24 grams; Total carbohydrates: 55 grams; Sugar: 5 grams Fiber: 13 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 762 milligrams

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Pennsylvania Red cabbage

Heat 2 Tbsp bacon drippings in a skillet
Stir in
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper

Add 4 cups shredded cabbage (1 head) and
2 cups coarsely grated apple

Cover and cook over low heat till cabbage is cooked. long time, at least an hour. (this is better if you make it early in the day or the day before so flavors have a chance to develop)