Italian Paradise Soup Food

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and artichokes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Saute until the zucchini are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the vegetable broth. Stir in the thyme and cook for 2 minutes. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the flavors develop, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

ITALIAN PARADISE SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Form into small marble size meatballs and set aside.
• Bring broth to a boil in a 3 quart soup pot.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, add the meatballs, and cook them gently for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Serve hot and enjoy this easy delicious soup.

CHEESEBURGER PARADISE SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup kettle, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Add to soup.
• Stir in 4 cups milk; heat through.
• In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with bacon.
• Editor's Note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Gently cook the onion, carrots and celery in the oil in a large saucepan for 20 mins, until soft. Splash in water if they stick. Add the sugar, garlic, purée, herbs and courgettes and cook for 4-5 mins on a medium heat until they brown a little.
• Pour in the beans, tomatoes and stock, then simmer for 20 mins. If you're freezing it, cool and do so now (freeze for up to three months). If not, add half the Parmesan and the pasta and simmer for 6-8 mins until pasta cooked. Sprinkle with basil and remaining Parmesan to serve. If frozen, defrost then re-heat before adding pasta and cheese and continuing as above.