Prepared by Tammy Collins, Mike Fields, Bethany Chien, Cheryl Johnson, and Rosemary Richardson for the first “Garden Soup Night” at the Unitarian Universalist Church on May 8, 2012.

Ingredients for 40 people: 10 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 20 cloves garlic, minced; 10 small onion, diced; 10 tablespoon lemon juice; 40 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided; 15 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 5 teaspoon salt; 2 ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 10 Pinches of cayenne pepper; 10 avocados, diced; 2 ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 5 cup low-fat plain yogurt

You might need to buy:
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • low-fat plain yogurt
  • extra-virgin olive oil
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • low sodium vegetable broth
  • red pepper flakes
  • ground cumin
  • vegetable oil
  • orange juice
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • sour cream or plain yogurt
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • dried crushed red pepper
  • chopped cooked chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste
serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • white wine
  • whipping cream
  • clam juice
  • chopped fresh tarragon
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • large russet potatoes
  • finely minced onion
  • chicken stock or broth
  • salt
  • white vinegar
  • flour
  • milk
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • chopped green onion
ready in about 15 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Optional:
Belongs to Julianne Dad's Chili 
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • tomato sauce
  • petite diced tomatoes
  • corn *don't drain
  • lean ground chicken or turkey
  • chili powder
  • worcestershire sauce
  • pepper
  • salt
  • Italian seasoning
  • cumin powder
  • Optional Toppings:
  • fat free cheddar cheese
  • fat free sour cream
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • sweet italian sausage
  • large zucchini
  • medium size bell pepper
  • fresh cheese tortellini
  • beef broth
  • 8oz can tomato sauce
  • dry red wine
Belongs to Lisa Mc Chicken Broth 
You might need to buy:
  • chicken backs
  • chicken wings
  • celery
serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • american cheese
  • chicken bouillon cubes
  • frozen chopped broccoli