16 soup meat optional Recipes

diced tomatoes, mixed beans, cilantro, cleaned stems removed and finely chopped, onion, finely diced, stew meat, chopped into strips (meat is optional) or 1 small cubes about the size of 1 steak (meat is optional), water, chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled, lime, drops oil , for browning meat

chopped well-rinsed leeks, white and light green parts only (discard dark green tops), celery, diced, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, stripped from stem, fresh bay leaves, vegetable stock (i used 1 of each) or 2 quarts beef stock (i used 1 of each), spaghetti sauce, diced turnips, diced carrots, sliced fresh green beans, salt or substitute, black pepper, cayenne pepper sauce (optional), red bell pepper, seeded and diced, frozen corn, frozen peas, fully cooked meatballs (optional) or 1 lb chopped cooked beef (optional) or 1 lb other cooked meat (optional), uncooked macaroni noodles, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

lean ground beef, eggs, skim milk, onion soup mix (1 envelope), steak sauce (carb options), wheat bran, low salt tomato sauce

garlic cloves, chicken broth, meat-filled tortellini or 2 cups cheese tortellini, broccoli, chopped, carrot, thinly sliced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional) or pecorino romano cheese (optional)

unsalted butter, potato, peeled and finely diced, onions, finely chopped, leeks, cut into thin rings, carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips, cabbage, finely shredded, cauliflower, in small florets, vegetable bouillon cubes (may substitute beef or chicken stock cubes or powdered bouillon), boiling water, salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, lean lamb stew meat (optional) or 2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed and browned

olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, zucchini, chopped, cartons low sodium chicken broth, lentils, drained, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped, turmeric, goya sazon seasoning, fresh cilantro, chopped, lemon , juice of, salt and pepper

leftover chicken carcass , with meat, water, to cover, garlic clove, onion, chopped, carrots , sliced in coins, zucchini, sliced in small pieces, frozen spinach (defrosted), italian-style diced tomatoes, italian spices, bay leaves, salt, pepper, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, shell pasta (optional) or 4 oz tortellini (optional)

lean ground beef (you can substitute the beef for any ground meat of your choosing..ie;ground pork, chicken etc), mixed frozen vegetables (can add more if to your liking..just eyeball it), diced tomatoes (with the juice), lg white onion, chopped, pearl barley, beef broth, water, salt and pepper to taste, sprinkling of chili flakes, your favorite hot sauce. (ie ; tabasco)..**optional**..i like spice, sprinkling of dried basil, bay leaf

ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, pork, venison), diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, cabbage, chopped, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, carrots, chopped (about a cup), corn, drained (frozen is good too), salsa (i use mild pace), beef base (see note ) or 2 -3 tsp bouillon (see note), taco seasoning mix (to taste), ranch dressing mix, chopped garlic , can use garlic powder, tomato juice (optional) or 1 cup vegetable juice (optional), green chilies, diced (optional), salt and pepper

beef stew meat , cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces, vegetable oil, salt, white onion, chopped, jalapeno peppers, chopped, beef broth, ready-to-serve, hominy, drained, diced tomatoes, undrained, fresh epazote (optional) or 1 tbsp dried epazote, crushed (optional), zucchini, chopped (2 cups), fresh cilantro, chopped

shrimp, crab shells see note, onion peeled and chopped, celery stalks medium dice, garlic head cut in half horizontally, red bell pepper seeded, medium dice, oriental sesame oil, black peppercorns coarsely crushed, sea salt, fresh ginger root peeled, fine dice, lemongrass stalks roughly chopped, qt chicken stock, red bell pepper, small dice, lean chicken meat minced, lemongrass stalk, chopped, dill stems, kaffir lime leaf optional; see note, star anise (2 pieces), tomato paste, saffron threads, egg whites, shrimp, peeled and cooked, chives, chopped for garnish, dill sprigs for garnish, japanese pickled ginger for garnish

carrots (sliced or julienned), bell pepper, sliced into strips, stalks celery, sliced, onion, chopped, vegetable broth (or water + boullion), head broccoli, chopped, stalks lemongrass , bruised with meat tenderizer, potatoes, diced (no peeling necessary), dried shiitake mushrooms or 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, in strips, chickpeas (non-tofu protein) (optional), fresh ginger, grated, vegetarian fish sauce (pad thai sauce works), thai curry paste, soy sauce, tamarind paste, coconut milk (don tsp mess with low-fat), fresh basil, chopped, limes , juice of, lime zest, vegetarian chicken pieces (optional) or 1 cup tofu, chunks (optional)

beef stew meat, cubed, tiny peas (use pea juice also), sliced carrot (lengthwise), onions, cut up, stalk sliced celery (optional), sliced mushrooms (use juice) (optional) or 2 (8 oz) cans mushrooms (use juice) (optional), salt, pepper, tomato soup , thin with 1/2 cup water, raw potato, bay leaf (optional)

boneless chicken breasts (preference for amount of meat), butter (salted), sour cream, cream of chicken soup, minute rice (instant dry , cooks in 5 minutes), shredded cheese (i use sharp cheddar), onion, diced (for saute, amount desired), seasoning, for chicken saute (i use s&p, onion powder, garlic powder, etc...), french s french fried onions (optional) or crushed potato chip, for top (optional)