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That's all that was left in the crock . . . that should tell you how good it was . . . LOL . . . 1 can (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 8 fresh basil leaves, minced 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup and 3 tbsp whipping cream 3 tbsp and 2 tsp butter In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. This was my contribution to the swap. This was a new recipe but I think everyone really enjoyed it. I served my soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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2 servings 210 calories per serving 2/3 cup water 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil 2/3 cup coucous 1 tsp butter, unsalted (optional) Pour the water into a saucepan, then bring it to a rolling boil. Add the salt and oil. Remove the saucepan from heat then slowly pour in the couscous while stirring gently. cover for 2 minutes, until the couscous has swelled and all the water is absorbed. Add a little more water if the couscous looks too dry. 1-2 pats of butter can also be added, if you wish. Serve. Hal and I both love couscous. www.soscuisine.com

8 servings Preparation 10 min / Cooking 50 min 140 calories per serving Ingredients 3 onions, thinly sliced 600 g 7 cups Savoy cabbage, or green , finely chopped 550 g 2 1/2 carrots, shredded 260 g 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 23 mL 2 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted 35 g 3/4 tsp sugar 3 g 1 1/4 tsp salt 5 g 1/2 tsp ground pepper 2 g 5 1/2 cups chicken broth 1.38 L 2 3/4 cups milk, partly skimmed, 2% 700 mL Before you start A  food processor  will make chopping the vegetables easier. Method 1.   Prepare the vegetables : thinly slice the onions; finely chop the cabbage; shred the carrots. 2.   Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the vegetables, sugar, salt, and pepper.  Stir  well, then cover and cook 25 min over very low heat. 3.   Pour in the  broth , bring to a boil, then cover and  simmer  15 min. Pour in the milk, then  adjust the seasoning . 4.   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Remarks The soup keeps up to 7...

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2 servings Preparation 15 min Cooking 40 min 340 calories per serving Ingredients 200 g beef, top sirloin, cut into 1 x 5 cm strips 1 tbsp white flour (all purpose) 8 g 1 tbsp canola oil 15 mL 1/2 onions, finely chopped 100 g 1 tbsp butter, unsalted 14 g 1/2 cup beef broth 125 mL 8 button (white) mushrooms, thinly sliced 110 g 1 tbsp tomato paste 15 mL 2 tbsp whipping cream 35% 30 mL 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 5 mL 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste Before you start Keep the serving plates in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve. Method Cut the meat into 1 X 5 cm strips, then coat them with flour. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion a few minutes until translucent, then take it out of the pan and set aside on a small plate. Turn the heat up high, add the butter, and brown the pieces of meat in the same pan, until nicely coloured, about 5 min. For large quantities, avoid crowding the meat in the pan ...

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www.soscuisine.com 2 servings Soaking 30 min   Preparation 10 min   Standing 10 min 310 calories per serving   Ingredients 1/4 red onions, finely chopped 40 g 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 mL 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper   0.4 g 1/4 tsp ground cumin   0.4 g 1 pinch salt  [optional]   0.1 g   ground pepper to taste     1 1/2 cup chickpeas/garbanzo beans (canned) 375 mL 2 tomatoes, Roma type, deseeded and diced   140 g 4 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped   4 g Method Finely chop the onion, then put it in a small bowl filled with water and a few drops of vinegar. Let stand for about 30 min at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. This makes the raw onion crispier and easier to digest. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice into a salad bowl. Add the spices, salt and pepper. Using a fork,  whisk  the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, th...

www.soscuisine.com 4 servings Preparation 15 min   Cooking 1 h 180 calories per serving   Ingredients 1/4 onions, diced 50 g 1 stalk celery, diced   70 g 2 carrots, diced 200 g 6 button (white) mushrooms, thinly sliced 80 g 1/2 clove garlic, minced or pressed     2 tsp olive oil 10 mL 1 pinch salt  [optional]   0.1 g   ground pepper to taste     1 potatoes, peeled and diced 200 g 120 g stewing beef cubes, diced     1/4 cup pearl barley   50 g 3 cups beef broth   750 mL Method Prepare the vegetables : Dice the onion, celery and carrots; thinly slice the mushrooms; mince or  press  the garlic. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and mushrooms, then sauté  until they are tender, about 10 min. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes; dice the beef cubes into small pieces (about 1 cm). Add the barley, potatoes, and beef, then sauté ...

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