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Fresh Tomato Soup

Fresh Tomato Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and a large slice of onion in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
  4. 4 Melt butter over medium heat in the now empty stockpot. Stir in flour to make a roux by cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture turns medium brown.
  5. 5 Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the rest.
  6. 6 Season with sugar and salt to taste.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Charlotte

Green Pea and Mint Soup

Green Pea and Mint Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown. Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
  2. 2 Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  3. 3 Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.

By dakota kelly

Potato and Cheddar Soup

Potato and Cheddar Soup

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
  2. 2 Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

By Debbie Rowe

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ground beef into a large pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, sugar, vinegar, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Stir to break up beef while heating. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in remaining water and return to a slow boil. Add cabbage and garlic. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls to serve.

By Ron Shepherd

Pinto Bean and Sausage Soup

Pinto Bean and Sausage Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
135 min
Total
635 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl and allow to soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Stir beef broth, tomato juice, sugar, and drained pinto beans into vegetable mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix potatoes, carrots, oregano, salt, and black pepper into bean soup; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  6. 6 Place smoked sausage on a baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake sausage in the preheated oven until browned, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Cut sausage into quarters, then slice. Add sausage and parsley to soup; continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.

By jobblychef

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Crumble sausage into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Add sausage to pot, cover pot, and return to a boil. Add beets and simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in cabbage and tomatoes.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended; transfer to the pot.
  6. 6 Add garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill. Enjoy!

By Patti

Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips

Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place in a shallow dish in 1 inch of water. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with basil, cover and place on a baking sheet. Halve and seed the bell pepper, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake garlic and pepper in preheated oven until pepper is browned and garlic is soft, 20 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, remove skin from pepper and chop. Squeeze out garlic cloves and mash together in a bowl to form a paste.
  4. 4 While garlic and pepper are baking, combine lentils and chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, until lentils are just tender.
  5. 5 Stir garlic paste, bell pepper, carrots, onion, asparagus, peas into lentil mixture, adding more broth to thin if necessary. Season with sugar, marmalade, curry powder, saffron, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

By Natalie Haight

Zucchini Tomato Soup II

Zucchini Tomato Soup II

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large colander, sprinkle salt over zucchini slices. Let stand 30 minutes to drain then pat dry.
  2. 2 In a stockpot, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Sautee zucchini onion and garlic in the hot oil for about 10 minutes or until onions are translucent. Stir in the chicken broth and tomato; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and puree them in a blender or food processor.
  3. 3 Return the pureed vegetables to the stockpot and stir in the lemon juice, sugar, oregano, basil, parsley and nutmeg. Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

By Beverley MacLeod

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

Tomato Bisque

Tomato Bisque

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery with a pinch of salt until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth and tomatoes into onion mixture. Bring to a simmer and season with paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4 Turn heat to low and stir rice into soup; skim foam occasionally and simmer until rice and vegetables are very tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Add sugar.
  5. 5 Blend soup with an immersion blender in the pot until smooth.
  6. 6 Whisk 1/2 cup cream into soup and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar if needed. If soup is too thick, add more broth; if soup is too thin, cook, stirring often, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Ladle into warmed bowls; garnish each bowl with a drizzle of cream and top each with about 1 teaspoon chopped basil.

By John Mitzewich

Eel Sauce

Eel Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook and stir until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup.

By noogie01

The Perfect Simplified Sushi Vinegar

The Perfect Simplified Sushi Vinegar

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until sugar and salt dissolve; do not boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

By TheEatertainmentcom

Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)

Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut ginger into chunks.
  3. 3 Place in a bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, and stir to coat. Let stand for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a clean lidded jar.
  4. 4 Stir together rice vinegar and sugar in a saucepan until sugar has dissolved.
  5. 5 Bring to a boil, then pour the boiling liquid over ginger root pieces in the jar.
  6. 6 Allow the mixture to cool, then seal the jar. After a few minutes, the liquid may change to a slightly pinkish color; don't be alarmed. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 week.
  7. 7 Cut pieces of ginger into paper-thin slices for serving.

By Phoena

Coffee Gelatin Dessert

Coffee Gelatin Dessert

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and gelatin. Mix in hot coffee and water. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the gelatin and sugar have completely dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice. Pour into a 4 1/2 cup mold. Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with whipped cream.

By Mardee

Mizu Shingen Mochi with Strawberry Compote

Mizu Shingen Mochi with Strawberry Compote

Prep
10 min
Cook
16 min
Total
416 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 3/4 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and agar-agar in a saucepan; bring to a low boil. Cook and stir until sugar and agar-agar are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour mochi mixture into a spherical mold and refrigerate until set, 6 to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Mix 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup water together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Add arrowroot and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add strawberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook and stir over medium-low heat until strawberries soften and start to release their juice, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer strawberry compote to a storage container and cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Place mochi in a serving dish and drizzle strawberry compote over it.

By Stalara

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk matcha powder in a bowl to remove any lumps. Add a splash of milk and whisk until matcha powder is completely dissolved. Gradually whisk in remaining milk.
  3. 3 Transfer matcha mixture to a pot. Add cream and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk sugar and eggs together in a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup hot matcha mixture into egg mixture, whisking quickly until thoroughly combined. Repeat with remaining matcha mixture. Pour mixture back into the pot.
  5. 5 Cook and stir matcha mixture over medium-low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  6. 6 Pour chilled matcha mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until desired consistency is reached.

By Jennifer

Green Tea Muffins

Green Tea Muffins

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, sugar, matcha, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside. Whisk together milk, melted butter, and egg in another bowl. Stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture until just moistened. Stir in walnuts. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.

By SharBaker

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers. Halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.
  2. 2 Mix vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Add cucumbers and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve cold.

By Kelly Joy

Green Tea Kasutera (Green Tea Bread)

Green Tea Kasutera (Green Tea Bread)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a small loaf pan.
  2. 2 Beat sugar and egg whites together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolk and mix well. Stir grapeseed oil, honey, and milk into egg mixture.
  3. 3 Sift flour and green tea powder 2 times into a bowl; mix into egg mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

By yznl

Microwave Mochi

Microwave Mochi

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together mochiko, water, and 1 cup sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. Mix in vinegar to soften. Pour into a microwave-safe dish and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Combine potato starch, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Turn mochi out onto the plastic wrap and cut into 25 pieces using a plastic or wooden knife (metal knives tend to stick too much). Roll pieces in the potato starch mixture.

By DINKYPIE

Azuki Ice Cream (Japanese Red Beans Ice Cream)

Azuki Ice Cream (Japanese Red Beans Ice Cream)

3.8

Prep
540 min
Cook
30 min
Total
570 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine the azuki beans, 1/3 cup of sugar, lemon juice and water. Bring to a boil, and boil uncovered for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the beans are very tender. When done, the beans and liquid should amount to 3 cups. If not, add more water to compensate.
  2. 2 Strain the bean mixture through a sieve - I use a wooden paddle for this, and discard the bean skins. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until cold.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. While you wait for that to boil, whisk together the egg yolks and 2/3 cup of sugar in a medium bowl. When the cream and milk come to a boil, ladle about 1/4 cup of the hot liquid into the bowl with the egg yolks, and whisk until smooth. Pour the yolk mixture into the pan with the cream, and cook over low heat until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take about 5 minutes. Do not cook too long, or you will get lumps. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate until cold.
  4. 4 Once both of the mixtures are cold, stir them together. Pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

By INSPIRON41

Japanese Pickled Watermelon Rind

Japanese Pickled Watermelon Rind

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir in salt and sugar; continue mixing until completely dissolved.
  2. 2 Press the cut pieces of watermelon rind into a 16-ounce Mason jar. Pour pickling liquid over watermelon rinds. Seal and refrigerate overnight for best results.

By Diana71

Mom's Sushi Rice

Mom's Sushi Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice into a large, deep bowl. Fill with cold water and rub rice together with hands until water turns milky white. Pour off cloudy water, being careful not to pour out rice. Repeat 3 or 4 times until you can see rice through 3 inches of water.
  2. 2 Drain rice in a fine strainer, then place into a saucepan along with konbu and 3 cups water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Stir together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Cover, and bring rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Scrape rice into a bowl; remove and discard konbu. Stir in vinegar mixture until well incorporated and no lumps of rice remain. Allow to cool at room temperature. For a shinier appearance, use an electric fan to cool rice rapidly.

By PUMPKINBIRD

Easy Mochi

Easy Mochi

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. 4 Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth.
  5. 5 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside.
  7. 7 Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds.
  8. 8 Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Roll about 2 tablespoons of hot rice flour mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball and place one ball of frozen red bean paste in the center. Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until completely covered.
  9. 9 Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
  10. 10 Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.
  11. 11 Enjoy!

By Katrina

Manju (Japanese Sweet Bean Paste Cookies)

Manju (Japanese Sweet Bean Paste Cookies)

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into creamed butter until smooth; add vanilla extract and beat well.
  3. 3 Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, until dough is smooth.
  4. 4 Generously flour your hands. Make walnut-size balls from the dough and press into 4-inch circles on a floured surface, making the circles thicker in the center and thinner on the edges. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons koshi an in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges together and pinch dough around the filling until sealed. Place dough balls, pinched-side down, on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Brush dough balls with evaporated milk.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

By KJLOWE

Vegan Japanese Spinach Salad

Vegan Japanese Spinach Salad

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds on a plate; use the bottom of a pot or heavy measuring cup to crush the seeds. Transfer to a bowl. Add water, soy sauce, and sugar; stir dressing.
  2. 2 Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add spinach and cook until wilted, no more than 1 minute. Drain spinach into a colander and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze spinach with hands to remove moisture. Cut into strips.
  3. 3 Place cooked spinach in serving bowls. Drizzle dressing on top and add remaining sesame seeds as garnish.

By chefcs

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) Recipe

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) Recipe

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around cucumbers; halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon; discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumbers; transfer to a bowl. Add salt to cucumbers; mix with your hands until cucumbers are limp. Set aside for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer cucumbers to a strainer; squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
  3. 3 Combine lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Divide cucumbers among small bowls; top with sesame seeds.

By Celsia

Salmon Yakitori

Salmon Yakitori

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a shallow dish; place the salmon fillets in the dish, skin side up. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the salmon and reserve the marinade. Pan fry the salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side, gradually adding the marinade to the pan, this will intensify the flavor and help to keep the salmon moist. Serve once the salmon is cooked through and is easily flaked with a fork.

By Sarah Davies