3 cartons ( 32 ounces each) chicken broth
1/4 to 1/3 cup dried oregano
4 tablespoons salt
1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
3 packages ( 1 pound each) spaghetti, cut
into fourths
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 In several soup kettles or Dutch ovens,
saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic;
cook and stir about 2 minutes longer. Stir in
the beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt
and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
2 Cook spaghetti according to package
directions; drain. Just before serving soup,
stir in the spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan
cheese if desired.
Yield: 45-55 servings.
YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP
lynn jurss, thousand oaks, california
A great new twist on traditional pea soup, this
tastes wonderful and has a sunny yellow color.
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried yellow split peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup pistachios
1 In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery
in oil and butter until tender. Add broth;
bring to a boil. Add peas; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour
or until peas are tender.
2 Stir in lemon juice, cumin and pepper;
simmer for 5 minutes. In small batches,
puree soup in a blender; return to the pan.
Heat for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with parsley
and pistachios.
Yield: 6 servings.
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STRAWBERRY-TURKEY
SPINACH SALAD
This light, refreshing salad is the perfect antidote
to heavy holiday meals. It’s also a showstopper,
visually and nutritionally, with strawberries and
yellow pepper strips tossed with fresh baby
spinach. The recipe is also a good use for turkey
leftovers. Serve with warm whole wheat rolls or
flax or bran muffins.
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups julienned cooked turkey breast
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 large sweet yellow pepper, julienned
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach,
turkey, strawberries, yellow pepper and
onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,
combine the remaining ingredients; shake
well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
