Amazing Unconventional Soups… Easy to Prepare and Unbelievably Tasty

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 12 oz cans of beer
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• A pinch of cayenne pepper

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 c finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c finely chopped bell pepper ( we prefer yellow)
• 1/2 c finely chopped celery
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 5 c chicken stock
• 1/2 lb coarsely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 c light cream

Preparation

1. In a lg sauce pan , melt the butter
2. Sauté onions, pepper and celery for 7 min
3. Mix in flour until it’s absorbed
4. Slowly add chicken stock, whisking constantly until slightly thickened
5. Add cheese one handful at a time stirring constantly
6. Add cream
7. Bring to a boil
8. Strain and serve with a crusty bread

Ingredients

Peanut croutons

• 1-2 Tbsp butter
• 2 slices of bread, cubed
• 1/4 c crushed peanuts

Preparation

Heat in a sauce pan and serve with peanut croutons and toasted coconut

Peanut Croutons

1. Heat 1 Tbsp butter
2. Sauté bread cubes until golden
3. Add peanuts and remaining butter
4. Mix until thoroughly combined

Ingredients

• 6 c coconut chips
• 6 Tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

1. Throw everything into a large skillet
2. Heat on low, stirring regularly until golden

Ingredients

• 2 c left over salad greens including dressing
• 1 potato peeled and sliced thin
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 cans chicken stock
• A pinch of your favorite fresh herb

Preparation

1. Sauté slices of potato in butter until golden
2. Add stock
3. Simmer 15 min
4. Add left over salad
5. Simmer 10- 15 more min, until potatoes are soft
6. Blend and serve

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 lb flaked fresh crab meat
• 1/2- 3/4 c heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp chopped chives
• 1/2 bottle champagne

Preparation

1. Bring the chicken stock to a boil
2. Add lemon juice
3. Add crab and boil for 10 min
4. Remove from heat
5. Slowly stir in cream and chives
6. Return to the stove and heat 5 more min
7. In a separate sauce pan, bring champagne to a boil
8. Add that to the soup.
9. Stir to combine and serve.

Ingredients

• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil spray
• Salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Lay basil leaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
3. Spray lightly with olive oil and salt
4. Bake for about 8 min until crisp.
5. If they aren’t crispy enough, turn the oven off and let them sit for 5- 10 min
6. Yum