AMERICAN SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven cook beef, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon; drain off fat.
• Sprinkle flour over beef mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and potatoes. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and smooth and soup just comes to gentle boiling. Stir in milk; heat through. If desired, serve with toasted buns and cheeseburger toppings.

Steps:

• 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 2 Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• 3 Stir in spices, cook for 1 minute.
• 4 Add stock, corn, hominy, and beans, and bring to a boil.
• 5 Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.
• 6 Stir in pureed squash, cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
• 7 Serve warm with chives and plain yogurt as a garnish.