20 December 2011 - this was fabulous. I used a pinch of fennel – I didn’t have ground fennel. I also added a half of a orange pepper, diced, and an extra can of grbanzos.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • diced tomatoes with juice
  • minced garlic
  • dried oregano
  • ground fennel
  • brown lentils
  • chicken stock
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11 November 2011 — very good
This makes a lot of soup.

serves 16
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable or chicken stock
  • bay leaves
  • dried oregano
  • frozen fava or lima beans
  • fresh spinach leaves
  • frozen peas
  • balsamic vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • olive oil

I consider myself a better-than-average soup maker, so when I tell you that this soup ranks in the top two or three of all soups I’ve made, ever, it’s because I want you to try this right away. I first made this for my friend Lucia, whose homemade peach salsa sent it right over the top, but Trader Joe’s or Newman’s Own or your own peach salsa will be perfect. *Note: if you use a tomato-based peach salsa, eliminate the plum tomato in this recipe. Recipe and commentary at: http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2008/10/homemade-chicke.html

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • cumin
  • chicken stock
You might need to buy:
  • Mexican oregano
  • ground cumin
  • brown sugar
  • -2 Tbsp olive oil
  • diced sweet potatoes
  • dried pinto beans
  • Water
  • smoked Spanish paprika
  • bay leaf
  • copy MFK Fisher’s How to Cook a Wolf

Recipe and commentary at: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/01/anasazi-bean-and-cabbage-soup-who-knew.html

You might need to buy:
  • diced celery
  • diced carrots
  • diced onion
  • very finely chopped cabbage
  • ham rind if available
  • dried parsley
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • bay leaves
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

I used Navy beans, and about 8 small carrots, and farfelini. I used Progresso Chicken broth, not low-sodium, and did not need any salt and pepper.
From the slow-cooker book

You might need to buy:
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • red pepper flakes
  • dried oregano
  • minced fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

June 29 2001
Didn’t have any chipotle chile, but used Muir Glen’s fire roasted tomatoes.

You might need to buy:
  • ev olive oil
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • ground chipotle chile
  • salt
  • water
  • diced tomatoes
  • lime juice
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Ingredient Note: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapenos with a fiery taste that are canned in adobo sauce. Look for them in the Hispanic section of large supermarkets and in specialty stores.

You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • chopped red onion
  • diced red bell pepper
  • lime juice
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • ground cumin
  • salt
You might need to buy:
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • water
  • sugar
  • salt
  • red wine vinegar
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • dried rosemary
  • diced tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • MINI-MEATBALLS
  • plain dry bread crumbs
  • cold water
  • Salt and pepper