The Doves Nest Artichoke Cheddar Soup Food

THE DOVE'S NEST TEXAS CHOWDER

Steps:

• Saute the onion, red pepper and green pepper in the butter in a large stockpot until tender.
• Add the potato soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock base, sausage, corn, red pepper, cheese and cilantro; mix well.
• Simmer until the cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
• Ladle into soup bowls.

THE DOVE'S NEST TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onion, garlic and bacon in the olive oil in a large saucepan until the bacon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Pour into a blender container. Process until the mixture is pureed.
• Stir in the vinegar, cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle into soup bowls. Serve immediately.

THE DOVE'S NEST WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion.
• Saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the garlic.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Do not brown.
• Add the tomatoes, tomatillos and jalapeno.
• Cook until the tomatillos are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken stock, green chilies, chicken, oregano, cumin, cilantro, beans and lime juice.
• Cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the chili into serving bowls.
• Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese and fried tortilla strips.

THE DOVE'S NEST HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Place the artichoke hearts in a food processor container and process until coarsely chopped.
• Combine the artichokes, sour cream, cream cheese, goat cheese, green onions, salt and lemon juice in a bowl; mix well.
• Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Serve warm in a chafing dish or at room temperature with crackers.

BIRD'S NEST SOUP

Steps:

• Soak bird's nest overnight. Then remove water and clean.
• In a stockpot add cooking oil and boil the chicken stock then add in birds nest. Let it heat for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and let it heat for another 10 minutes. Add in cornstarch roux to lightly thicken the soup and stir in the chicken meat, mushrooms and turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

THE DOVE'S NEST CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP

Steps:

• Process the avocados, garlic 4 green onions, cilantro, jalapenos and Tabasco sauce in a blender until smooth.
• Add the sour cream. Process until blended.
• Pour into a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill covered, for several hours.
• Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.

THE DOVE'S NEST ARTICHOKE CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onions, carrots and celery in the butter in a stockpot ntil tender.
• Stir in the flour and cornstarch. Add the chicken broth and milk.
• Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil and thicken; stirring frequently; reduce heat.
• Add the cheese and pepper. Simmer until the cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the artichoke hearts and salt. Ladle the warm soup into soup bowls.