55809 five cajun soup Recipes

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cajun style andouille sausages, diced, kidney beans, drained, diced tomatoes (with onions and green peppers), chopped green pepper, converted rice, vegetable stock, salt and pepper

cajun chicken pasta, prep : 20 mins, cook: 20 mins, ready in: 40 mins serves 2, linguine pasta, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butter, red bell pepper, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, green onion, chopped, heavy cream, dried basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, cooking instructions, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey, herbed beef broth or 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth or 1 (15 oz) can vegetable broth, corn or 5 (15 oz) cans tomatoes or 5 (15 oz) cans green beans or 5 (15 oz) cans carrots or 5 (15 oz) cans navy beans, whatever veggie you have in the pantry

olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, leeks, white part only,chopped, shallots, minced, garlic, minced, green onions, sliced, rich brown vegetable stock (this is 1 of my posted recipes; but you can use another good vegetable stock.), soy sauce or 1/2 tbsp tamari, molasses, salt

butter, shallots, thinly sliced, yellow onion, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, green onions, chopped, leek, white and pale green parts chopped, garlic, minced, beef broth, dry sherry, butter, melted for topping, garlic, minced for topping, french bread, for topping, parmesan cheese, grated for topping, swiss cheese, for topping, mozzarella cheese, for topping

olive oil, shrimp, diced onion, minced garlic, water or 6 cups chicken broth, shredded carrot, diced tomatoes, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper, hot sauce (i liked alot)

cajun-style rice, mix (lipton,store brand ), beef broth, water, diced ham (optional) or sliced cooked sausage (optional) or shredded cooked chicken (optional)

fat free minestrone soup, rotel tomatoes, corn, mixed vegetables, black beans

spanish onions, sliced, red onions, sliced, leeks, white part only , julienned and washed thoroughly, spring onions or 1 bunch scallion, white part and 1 inch green, cut on the bias, shallots, sliced, strong chicken stock, brandy, whiskey, unsalted butter, double cream, salt, white pepper, sheets pastry dough (five inch square), crumbled stilton cheese

you will need, dried bean mix, dried kidney beans, dried yellow lentils, green split peas, dried black beans, dried black-eyed peas, spice mix, salt, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried marjoram, black pepper, crushed red pepper, x bay leaves, soup ingredients, water, x smoked or green ham hock (about 1/2 lb), chopped onion, chopped tomatoes un-drained (14.5-oz)

cajun-style stewed tomatoes, water, chicken-flavored ramen noodles, smoked sausage, sliced thin, green pepper, chopped, monterey jack cheese, shredded

cajun catfish, penne pasta, alfredo sauce, diced tomato, diced scallions

cajun spice mix, boneless pork chops (about 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, red onion, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, black beans, drained (do not rinse), no-salt-added corn niblets, drained, barbecue sauce, cooked brown rice , as acommpaniment

cajun rice, lean ground beef, diced bell pepper, diced green onions, garlic powder, celery flakes, red pepper, grain rice, cooked and drained, water, black pepper

cajun seafood jambalaya, smoked sausage sliced, lean ham diced, butter, chopped white onion, chopped celery, chopped bell pepper, chopped green onions, minced garlic, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies with juice, uncooked rice, crawfish tails

fat-free refried beans, chicken broth, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, undrained