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Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup

Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in rice. Cover the saucepan; simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slowly add 1 ladle of hot soup, stirring constantly. Repeat with another ladle of soup, if necessary, to bring egg mixture up to the temperature of soup.
  3. 3 Stir egg mixture into broth and rice. Reduce heat to low and cook until soup is hot, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By SARAHLIZZ3

Lemon Soup

Lemon Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. 2 In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By PHAMBABE

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

4.3

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onion and parsley. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes and add the fish. Heat for 10 more minutes, then squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Byakin

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
  2. 2 Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.

By Deb C

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. Discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. Discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. If desired, wash out pot well. Return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. Simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
  3. 3 To Make Dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. Stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. Tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve immediately.

By Teresa C. Rouzer

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kochbiene

Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

By Robyn Stone

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour in a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add egg mixture to the pot in same manner, and heat through.
  4. 4 Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

By Shelley Ross

Vegetarian Lentil Soup

Vegetarian Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 ½ inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.

By ALMA-LOU

Pork Afritada

Pork Afritada

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork in a large pot; pour enough water into the pot to cover the pork. Stir the soy sauce and lemon juice into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside. Discard the liquid.
  2. 2 Refill the pot with fresh water; add the pork liver and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. Remove the liver and allow to cool; cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels. Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and allow to get hot. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pork and pork liver to the skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture; cook together, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes. Return the potatoes to the skillet with the green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir another 5 minutes.

By lola

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until basil seasons broth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

By Bethie

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By ReneePaj

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
90 min
Cook
330 min
Total
1860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef shanks and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a very low simmer. Use a strainer to skim off any foam on the surface. Add carrot pieces, whole onions, celery stalks, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
  2. 2 Strain the stock. Discard the vegetables but reserve meat. Allow stock to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. When beef shanks are cool, remove meat from the bones. Discard bones and gristle. Dice meat and any remaining marrow into small cubes. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 The next day, heat vegetable oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in garlic and 1 diced onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and reduced in bulk, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove beef stock from the refrigerator; skim and discard any fat. Pour stock into the pot; stir in reserved chopped beef. Add tomatoes with their juice. Bring soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup, partially covered, until cabbage is quite soft, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Stir in lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add more water, if desired, for a thinner soup. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

By JOHNTHEBEAR

Harira

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Traditional Italian Limoncello

Traditional Italian Limoncello

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
  2. 2 Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
  3. 3 Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
  5. 5 Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

By Maria

Creamy Limoncello

Creamy Limoncello

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
7340 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container. Cover and place in a cool, dark space, shaking the container to redistribute the lemon zest once a day for 5 days.
  2. 2 Pour milk and sugar into a large pot and bringing to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow milk mixture to cool to room temperature. Slowly strain vodka mixture into the milk using a sieve. Discard the lemon zest. Pour limoncello into a capped bottle and place in the freezer to chill for 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Nikki

Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
  3. 3 Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
  4. 4 After 1 week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  5. 5 Stir vodka mixture into the syrup.
  6. 6 Strain into glass bottles, then seal each bottle with a cork. Let age at room temperature for 2 weeks.
  7. 7 Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold. Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Limoncello II

Limoncello II

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
4350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lemon zest and vodka in a 2-gallon jar. Cover, and let stand 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
  2. 2 Remove and discard the lemon zest. Stir in the sugar and water until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottles or other containers, and store in the freezer.

By Garden Goddess

Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin-side down. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon and white wine over salmon; set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack about 9 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  3. 3 Spread a 1/4-inch thick layer of pesto on top of salmon.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until a crust forms and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove salmon and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over fish. Slice the remaining 1/2 lemon into thin slices; arrange on salmon.

By Stephan Schwartz

Limoncello Basil Spritz

Limoncello Basil Spritz

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle lemon, fresh basil, and lemonade in a cocktail shaker.
  2. 2 Add limoncello and ice. Cover and shake well.
  3. 3 Strain basil-limoncello mixture into 2 champagne glasses. Top with Prosecco. Once the bubbles settle, add a splash of lemon sparkling water. Garnish with lemon slice or zest.

By CookingWithShelia

Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello Spritz

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chill Prosecco, limoncello, and soda water. Place glasses in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using.
  2. 2 Pour sugar onto a small plate or saucer and spread out. Run lemon slice around the edge of each glass. Turn a glass upside down and place into the sugar, coating just the rim of each glass.
  3. 3 Fill each glass about 1/2 full with ice.
  4. 4 Pour 1/4 cup limoncello over the ice in each glass, and top with 1/3 cup Prosecco. Add chilled soda water to taste and gently stir.
  5. 5 Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. Serve ice cold.

By Brenda Venable

Pasta Frolla (Italian Pastry Dough)

Pasta Frolla (Italian Pastry Dough)

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put the flour in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Add eggs, 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest. Mix by hand, working in circles, pulling in the flour little-by-little until all the ingredients are incorporated into a dough.
  2. 2 Add 1 stick plus 5 tablespoons cubed cold butter and baking powder. Quickly work the dough with your hands until a smooth ball is formed.
  3. 3 Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before rolling out.

By Buckwheat Queen

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium, stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat when sugar has completely dissolved and water is no longer cloudy. Add lemon juice; stir until combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight-fitting lid; cover. Freeze until just begins to freeze around edges, but still slushy in the center, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly stir crystals, using a fork, from edge of granita mixture into the center and mix thoroughly. Cover and freeze until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 minutes more.
  4. 4 Lightly stir, using a fork, scraping crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with a fork 3 to 4 times until crystals are separate and granita is light, dry, and fluffy.
  5. 5 Garnish portions with 1/2 lemon wheels and fresh lemon zest on top.

By Buckwheat Queen

Florentine Ranch Steak

Florentine Ranch Steak

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates well.
  2. 2 Place steaks on a flat surface. Rub the bone of one of the steaks with the cut side of a garlic clove, so that the friction causes the garlic to form a little bit of paste. Rub the paste over the meat on both sides. Season steaks with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix on both sides. Drizzle with the olive oil on both sides, rubbing into the steak.
  3. 3 Place the steaks on the grill, and cook, flipping once, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium.
  4. 4 Remove from grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Squeeze lemon juice all over the meat. Slice the steak into strips and arrange on a platter. Serve immediately.

By Hidden Valley Ranch