Recipes that use soup

[Chris in NM]

Recipes Extracted from Meal-Master (tm) 1995-1996 Public Domain Database

Title: Mini Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4

2 T Butter Or Margarine,Softened
2 T Prepared Mustard
8 ea Slices White Bread
4 oz (4 slices) Swiss or Fontina*
4 oz (4 slices) Cooked Ham
3 ea Large Eggs
1/2 c Milk
1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
1/4 c Butter Or Margarine

* Use either type of cheese, but not both.

Blend 2 T butter with mustard; even spread on each bread slice. Equally top 4 bread slices with cheese and ham; top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles. Beat eggs, milk, and golden onion recipe soup mix until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating well. In large skillet, melt 1/4 C butter and cook sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden. Makes about 16 mini sandwiches

Title: Cajun-Style Chicken Nuggets
Categories: Appetizers Servings: 12

1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix *
1/2 c Plain Dry Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 t Chili Powder
1 t Ground Cumin
1 t Thyme Leaves
1/4 t Red Pepper
2 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts **
1 x Oil

* You can use onion or onion-mushroom recipe soup mix in this recipe.
** Chicken breasts should be cut into 1-inch pieces.

In large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, thyme and pepper. Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture, coating well. In large skillet, heat 1/2-inch oil and cook chicken over medium heat, turning once, until done; drain on paper towels. Serve warm and if desired with assorted mustards.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Prepare chicken as above. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken, then drizzle with 2 to 3 T oil. Heat uncovered at High (Full Power) 6 minutes or until chicken is done, rearranging chicken once; drain on paper towels. Serve as above. Makes about 5 dozen nuggets.

Title: Chinese-Style Spareribs
Categories: Appetizers Main dish Servings: 12

1/2 c Butter or Margarine
1 ea Med. Clove Garlic *
1 ea Env. Soup Mix **
16 oz (1 Can) Tomato Puree
1/2 c Brown Sugar
1/4 c Imported Soy Sauce ***
1/4 c White Vinegar
1/4 c Chili Sauce
5 lb Spareribs ****

* Garlic Clove should be finely chopped.
** You can use the following soup mixes in this recipe: Onion, Onion-Mushroom, Beefy-Mushroom, Beefy-Onion recipe Soup Mixes.
*** For best Taste use the Imported Soy sauce. Domestic can be used but will not taste as good.
**** Country style spareribs can be used, but baby back ribs are the best.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large saucepan, melt butter and cook garlic with onion recipe soup mix over medium heat until garlic is golden. Stir in tomato puree, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and chili sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Meanwhile,in large aluminium foil-lined baking pan or broiler rack, arrange spareribs, meaty side up, and bake 20 minutes. Brush spareribs generously with sauce, then continue baking, meaty side up, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce, 50 minutes, or untl spareribs are done. Makes about 12 Appetizer or 7 main dish servings.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Beer Batter Fried Veggies 'N' Things
Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4

1 x Oil
1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 c Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1 t Baking Powder
2 ea Large Eggs
1/2 c Beer, Any regular Beer
1 T Prepared Mustard
1 x Vegies 'n' Things *

* Suggested Veggies 'n' Things:
Use any of the following to equal 4 to 5 cups--broccoli florets, cauliflowerets, sliced mushrooms, sliced zucchini or chilled spears of mozzarella cheese.

In deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat golden onion recipe soup mix, flour, baking powder, eggs, mustard and beer until smooth and well blended. Let batter stand 10 minutes. Dip Suggested Veggies 'n' Things into batter, then carefully drop into hot oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Makes about 4 cups veggies 'n' things.

Title: Pasta Di Pina
Categories: Appetizers Main Dish Servings: 4

3 T Olive Oil
4 ea Med. Cloves Garlic*
2 T Fresh Bread Crumbs
1/8 t Pepper
1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
3 1/2 c Water
6 oz Uncooked Fine Egg Noodles
2 T Finely Chopped Parsley
1 x Grated Parmesan Cheese

* Garlic cloves should be finely chopped.

In medium skillet, heat oil and cook garlic with breadcrumbs over medium heat, stirring constantly, until garlic and breadcrumbs are golden. Stir in pepper; set aside. In large saucepan, thoroughly blend golden onion recipe soup mix with water. Bring to a boil, then stir in uncooked noodles. Simmer uncovered stirring frequently, 7 minutes or until noodles are tender. (DO NOT DRAIN!) remove from heat, then toss with bread crumb mixture and parsley. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Makes about 4 appetizer or 2 main-dish servings.


Title: Stuffed Mushrooms With Crabmeat
Categories: Appetizers Servings: 4

12 ea Large Mushrooms
1 ea Env. Vegetable Soup Mix
6 oz Frozen Crab Meat *
1/2 c Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
3 T Plain Dry Bread Crumbs
1 T Snipped Fresh Dill **
3 x Dashes Hot Pepper Sauce
1/8 t Pepper
2 T Butter Or Margarine, Melted

* Crabmeat is to be thawed and squeezed dry.
** Substitution: 1 t Dried Dill Weed.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove and finely chop mushroom stems. In medium bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, vegetable recipe soup mix, crabmeat, sour cream or plain yogurt, bread crumbs, dill, hot pepper sauce, and pepper. Set aside. On lightly greased baking sheet, arrange mushroom caps; stuff with crabmeat mixture, then brush with butter. Bake 15 minutes or until tender. Makes about 12 appetizers.

MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS:

Mushrooms can be partially prepared up to 1 day ahead. Simply prepare and stuff as above. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, brush with butter then bake as above.


Title: Fisherman's Bouillabaisse
Categories: Soups Main dish Servings: 4

1/4 c Olive Oil
2 ea Med. Cloves Garlic Fine Chop
1 c Water
1/2 c Dry White Wine
1 ea Env. Soup Mix *
1 T Finely Chopped Parsley
1 t Thyme Leaves
14 1/2 oz (1 can) Tomatoes **
1 1/2 lb Lobster Tails ***
1 lb Fish ****
6 ea Clams, Well Scrubbed
6 ea Mussels, Well Scrubbed

* Soup mixes to be used. Choose one. Onion or Onion-Mushroom.
** Canned tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped.
*** There should be about 3 lobster tails that are cut into 3-inch pieces.
**** Fish that can be used. Choose one. Red Snapper, cod, hallibut, or haddock, cut into pieces.

In large saucepan or stockpot, heat oil and cook garlic over medium heat until golden. Add water, wine, onion recipe soup mix, parsley, and thyme, blend thoroughly. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 15 minutes. Add lobster and fish and simmer 10 minutes. Add clams and mussels and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until shells open. (DISCARD ANY UNOPENED SHELLS). Serve, if desired, with bread or rolls. Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Hearty Meatless Chili
Categories: Soups Main dish Servings: 4

1 ea Env. Soup Mix *
4 c Water
16 oz (1 can) Chick Peas **
16 oz (1 can) Red Kidney Beans ***
14 1/2 oz (1 can) Tomatoes ****
1 c Lentils, Rinsed & Drained
1 ea Large Stalk Celery *****
1 T Chili Powder
2 t Ground Cumin
1 ea Med. Clove Garlic Fine Chop
1/4 t Crushed Red Pepper

* One of the following soup mixes can be used. Onion, Onion-Mushroom, Beefy Mushroom.
** Use either chick peas or garbanzos, rinsed and drained.
*** Rinse and drain the Kidney beans.
**** Tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes Undrained and chopped.
***** Celery stalk should be coarsely chopped.

In large saucepan or stockpot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, an additional 30 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed and lentils are tender. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked brown or white rice and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.


Title: Homestyle Zucchini & Tomatoes
Categories: Vegetables Servings: 4

2 T Oil
1 ea Med Clove Garlic Fine Chop
4 1/2 c Thinly Sliced Zucchini
14 1/2 oz (1 Can) Tomatoes *
1 ea Env. Soup Mix **
1 1/4 t Basil Leaves

* Tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped (RESERVE LIQUID)
** Choose one of the Following Soup mixes to be used: Golden Onion or Onion.

In large skillet, heat oil and cook garlic with zucchini over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, then golden onion recipe soup mix, thoroughly blended with reserved liquid and basil. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender and sauce is slightly thickened. NOTE: You can use 1/4 t garlic powder for clove of garlic.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In 2-quart casserole, combine zucchini with tomatoes. Stir in golden onion recipe soup mix thoroughly blended with reserved liquid, garlic and basil. Heat covered at HIGH (Full Power) 5 minutes, stirring once. Remove cover and heat 4 minutes on HIGH (Full Power) or until zucchini is tender, stirring once. Let stand covered 2 minutes.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Onion-Cheddar Bread
Categories: Breads Servings: 4

2 1/2 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 c Whole Wheat Flour
1 pk Active Dry Yeast
1/3 c Warm Water (110-115 Degrees)
1/2 c Orange Juice
1/2 c Water
2 T Butter Or Margarine *
1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix
1 T Sugar
1 t Salt
5 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 x Melted Butter Or Margarine

* Butter or margarine should be cut into small pieces.
In medium bowl, combine flours and set aside. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add orange juice, water, butter, onion recipe soup mix, sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour mixture until soft dough is formed and it pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough onto lightly floured board, then knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Punch down dough, then turn onto lightly floured board. Press into 10 x 8-inch rectangle; top with 1 cup cheese. Roll, starting at 8-inch side, jelly-roll style; pinch ends to seal. Place in 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, seam side down. Brush with melted butter, then top with remaining cheese. Bake 45 minutes or until bread sound hollow when tapped. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.


Title: Chicken Breasts Florentine
Categories: Poultry Main dish Servings: 6

2 lb Bonless Chicken Breasts
1/2 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 ea Large Eggs, Well Beaten
2/3 c Seasoned Dry Bread Crumbs
1/4 c Oil
1 ea Med. Clove Garlic Fine Chop
1/2 c Dry White Wine
1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2 c Water
2 T Finely Chopped Parsley
1/8 t Pepper
1 x Side Dishes *

* Side dishes to create a bed for the Chicken include Hot Cooked Rice Pilaf or White Rice and/or Hot Cooked Spinach.
Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs. In large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken over medium heat until almost done. Remove chicken. Reserve 1T drippings. Add garlic and wine to reserved drippings, and cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in golden onion recipe soup mix thoroughly blended with water then bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet and simmer covered 10 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in parsley and pepper. To serve, arrange chicken over hot rice and spinach; garnish as desired.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Omit oil and decrease wine to 1/4 C. Dip chicken in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs as above. In 3-quart casserole, heat chicken, uncovered, at HIGH (Full Power) 4 minutes, rearranging chicken once. Stir in garlic, then golden onion recipe soup mix, thoroughly blended with water and wine. Heat uncovered on HIGH (Full Power) 5 minutes or until boiling, stirring once. Decrease heat to MEDIUM (50% of Full Power) and heat uncovered, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in parsley and pepper. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Serve as above.


Title: Tex-Mex Bake
Caategories: Main dish Meats Servings: 6

2 c Crushed Corn Chips
1 ea Large Egg Beaten
2 T Water
1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
4 oz (1 Cn) Chopped Green Chilis*
3 oz (1 C) Monterey Jack Cheese**
8 oz (1 cn) Tomato Sauce
1 ea Med. Green Pepper, Chopped

* Green chilies should be drained.
** Cheese should be any mild cheese and should be shredded. Should = 1 C.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine corn chips, egg, and water; press into 9-inch pie plate or casserole. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, ground beef, chilies, and 1/2 C cheese; evenly press into prepared crust. Top with tomato sauce, then green pepper and bake 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beef is done.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Chicken Curry
Categories: Main dish Poultry Servings: 4

2 T Butter Or Margarine
1 lb Bonless Chicken Breasts *
1 ea Lge Tomato Coarsely Chopped
1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix
2 t Curry Powder
1 c Water
1/2 c Plain Yougurt
2 c Hot Cooked Rice
2 c Hot Cooke Peas

* Chicken breasts should be cut into thin strips.

In large skillet, melt butter and brown chicken over medium heat. Stir in tomato, then onion recipe soup mix and curry blended with water. Simmer covered 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in yogurt; heat through but do not boil. To serve, arrange chicken and sauce over hot rice and peas. Serve, if desired, with flaked coconut, raisins, cashews, or almonds.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In 2-quart casserole, heat butter at HIGH (Full Power) 1 minute. Add chicken and heat at HIGH (Full Power), covered, 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, then onion recipe soup mix and curry blended with water. Stir in yogurt; heat at HIGH (Full Power) 1 minute. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Serve as above.


Title: Pork Steaks With Peppers
Categories: Meats Main dish Servings: 4

2 T Olive Or Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 lb Pork Blade Steaks *
1 ea (3 Total) Peppers **
1 ea Clove Garlic Finely Chopped
1 ea Med Tomato Coarsely Chopped
1 ea Env. Soup Mix ***
1 c Water
1/2 t Thyme Leaves
1/8 t Pepper

* Pork Steaks should be cut 1/2 inch thick. There should be 4 to 5 of them.
** There should be 1 Med Pepper of Red, Green and Yellow Sweet Peppers, and they should be cut into thin strips.
*** Choose one of the following soup mixes to use in the recipe: Onion, onion-Mushroom or Beefy Mushroom.

In large skillet, heat oil and brown steaks over medium-high heat. Remove steaks. Reduce heat to medium, into skillet, add peppers and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender. Stir in tomato, then onion soup mix blended with water, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Return steaks to skillet and simmer, uncovered, stirring sauce occasionally 25 minutes or until steaks and vegetables are tender.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken
Categories: Poultry Main dish Servings: 4

1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 c Unbleached All-purpose Flour
2 ea Large Eggs
1/2 c Buttermilk *
3 lb Chicken Cut into Serving Pcs
1/4 c Margarine or Butter, Melted

* Substitution: Blend 1 1/2 t lemon juice with enough milk to equal 1/2 cup; let stand 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine golden onion recipe soup mix with flour; set aside. Beat eggs with buttermilk. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture, then flour mixture, coating well. Place in large shallow baking pan, on rack, and chill 30 minutes. Drizzle with butter, then bake 45 minutes or until well done. NOTE: This is a great recipe for picnics or just eating on the patio.


Title: Sweet 'n' Spicy Onion Glaze
Categories: Sauces Servings: 2

1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix
20 oz (1 Jar) Apricot Preserves
8 oz (1 C) Salad Dressing *

*Choose one of the following Salad Dressings: Russian or Sweet 'n' Spicy French.

In small bowl, blend all ingredients. Use as a glaze for chicken, spareribs, kabobs, hamburgers or frankfurters. Brush on during the last half of cooking. Makes about 2 1/2 C glaze.


Title: Summertime's Bounty Pie
Categories: Main dish Servings: 6

1 ea Env. Soup Mix *
1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef
2 c Fresh Bread Crumbs
8 oz Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
1 ea Large Egg
1/4 t Thyme or Basil Leaves
1 T Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
6 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 1/2 c Hot Cooked Assorted Veggies

*Choose one of the following soup mixes to use in the recipe: Onion, Onion-Mushroom or Beefy Onion.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, ground beef, bred crumbs, sour cream or yogurt, egg and thyme or basil. Sprinkle flour into 9-inch pie pan. Press ground beef mixture onto bottom and sides of prepared pan, shaping edges 3/4 inch above pan and forming a center "well". Bake 40 minutes, drain. Fill with 3/4 cup cheese, then vegetables and remaining cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In 9-inch glass pie plate, prepare ground beef mixture as above. Heat uncovered at HIGH (Full Power) 9 minutes, turning plate every 3 minutes; drain. Fill as above and heat 3 minutes on HIGH (Full Power) 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Chicken 'n' Vegetable Stir Fry
Categories: Main dish Poultry Servings: 4

3 T Oil
1 lb Bonless Chicken Breasts *
1/2 c Broccoli Forets
2 oz Snow Peas (About 1/2 C)
1 ea Med Carrot Thinly Sliced
1/2 ea Med Red or Green Pepper **
1 ea Env Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 t Cornstarch
1/2 t Ground Ginger
1 1/2 c Water
2 t Imported Soy Sauce
1 t White or Rice Vinegar
1 x Hot Cooked Rice

* Chicken breasts should be cut into thin strips.
** Sweet pepper should be cut into thin strips.

In large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken with vegetables over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. 10 minutes or until chicken is golden and vegetables are crisp-tender. Thoroughly blend golden onion recipe soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered t minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over hot rice and garnish, if desired, with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Omit oil and degrease ginger to 1/4 t. In 2-quart casserole, heat chicken, uncovered, at HIGH (Full Power) 4 minutes or until almost done; remove chicken and drain. Add vegetables to casserole and heat uncovered 5 minutes at HIGH (Full Power). Thoroughly blend golden onion soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into vegetables. Heat uncovered 5 minutes on HIGH (Full Power) or until sauce is thickened, stirring once. Return chicken to casserole and heat 1 minute or until heated through. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Serve and garnish as above.


Title: All-In-One Tuna Casserole
Categories: Main dish Fish Servings: 4

1 ea Env. Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2 c Milk
10 oz Frozen Peas & Carrots *
8 oz Medium Egg Noodles **
6 1/2 oz Tuna, Drained & Flaked
2 oz Shredded Chedar Cheese ***

* Frozen Peas & Carrots should be thawed.
** Egg Noodles should be cooked and drained.
*** Cheese should equal 1/2 C

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, blend golden onion recipe soup mix with milk; stir in peas & carrots, cooked noodles and tuna. Turn into greased 2-quart oblong baking dish, then top with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling.

[Chris in NM]

Title: Oven-Baked Bourguignonne
Categories: Main dish Meats Servings: 8

2 lb Boneless Beef Chuck *
1/4 c Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1 1/3 c Sliced Carrots
14 1/2 oz (1 can) Tomatoes **
1 ea Med. Bay Leaf
1 ea Env. Soup Mix ***
1/2 c Red Wine
8 oz Mushrooms ****
8 oz Medium Or Broad Egg Noodles

* Boneless chuck should be cut into 1-inch cubes as with stew meat.
** Tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped.
*** Choose either Onion or Beefy Onion soup mix.
**** Use 1 can of sliced mushrooms or slice up 8 ozs of fresh mushrooms.

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F. In 2-quart casserole, toss beef with flour, then bake uncovered 20 minutes. Add carrots, tomatoes, and bay leaf, then add beefy onion recipe soup mix blended with wine. Bake, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Add mushrooms and bake covered an additional 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. To serve, arrange bourguignonne over noodles.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Toss beef with flour, set aside. In 2-quart casserole, combine tomatoes, bay leaf, and beefy onion recipe soup mix blended with wine. Heat, covered, at HIGH (Full Power) 7 minutes, stirring once. Add beef and carrots. Heat covered at DEFROST (30% FULL POWER), stirring occasionally, 1 1/4 hours. Add mushrooms and heat covered at DEFROST (30% FULL POWER), 30 minutes or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaf. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Cook Noodles and serve as above.

FREEZING/REHEATING DIRECTIONS:

Bourguignonne can be baked, then frozen. Simply wrap covered casserole in heavy-duty Aluminum Foil; freeze. To reheat, unwrap and bake covered at 400 degrees F. stirring occasionally to separate beef and vegetables, 1 hour. OR, Microwave at HIGH (Full Power) stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand covered 5 minutes.