Uncle Bills Onion Soup Mix Potatoes Food

ONION SOUP ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash and cut unpeeled potatoes into chunks. I make 2 bowls and toss potatoes in olive oil and then in onion soup mix that is whisked together with black pepper and garlic powder.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread potatoes on sheet and bake in preheated 425 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until nicely browned and cooked. Turn potatoes with spatula after 20 minutes.

UNCLE BILL'S FRIED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes about 1/8 inch thick or thinner.
• Slice onion thinly.
• In a large frying pan on medium-high heat, melt butter, add olive oil.
• Add sliced potatoes and onions, cover and fry for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes and onions over so they do not break apart. If potatoes appear too dry, add some additional butter.
• Sprinkle with granulated garlic powder, dried dill weed, salt and pepper and continue to fry with cover removed for another 5 minutes or until potatoes begin to turn slightly brown; turning occasionally.
• Serve hot with your meal.
• Note: You may use 2 or 3 large garlic cloves (chopped small), instead of granulated garlic powder. Add to the potatoes after the first 10 minutes of cooking time.

CREAMY POTATO BAKE WITH FRENCH ONION SOUP (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C fan forced.
• Layer the sliced potatoes in a medium baking dish or casserole dish. I used 12"x7" dish.
• In a bowl, mix together the whipping cream and the packet of French Onion Soup mix until combined. Pour over the potatoes and cover with foil.
• Bake in the oven for 60 minutes. Remove foil, add the cheese and bake for ten minutes until golden brown. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

UNCLE BILL'S VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large cooking pot, add water and bring to boil.
• Add quartered potatoes, crushed tomatoes including liquid, onion, carrots, beans, chicken soup base and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove potatoes into a bowl and mash.
• Add 3 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of whipping cream to the mashed potatoes and mix well to blend; set aside.
• To soup pot add 2 tablespoons of butter, cubed potatoes, celery, small peas, dried dill weed, salt, pepper and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
• Add mashed potato mixture and stir well.
• Bring soup just to boil.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Serve hot.

UNCLE BILL'S TOMATO AND ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a large cooking pot over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 the butter and add olive oil.
• Add onions and cook until softened and lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add carrots, celery, garlic, sugar, paprika, chili powder and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes (including liquid), tomato paste, broth, water, chicken soup base, sweet red pepper, green pepper, basil and remaining butter; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth and return to cooking pot.
• Reheat until soup is hot.
• When serving soup, sprinkle some croutons and chopped fresh parsley.
• Refrigerate any unused portions.
• NOTE: Deleting the Chicken Soup Base will reduce the sodium content in the soup.

POTATO ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Put a quarter of the onions into a large saucepan with the potatoes and 4 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil, then cover and let cook until the potatoes are completely tender.
• Meanwhile melt the butter or margarine and oil in another saucepan, put in the remaining onions, cover, and cook gently for about 15 minutes, or until they are very soft.
• Puree the potato mixture in a blender or food processor, then return it to the saucepan.
• Add the onions to the saucepan, together with their buttery juices.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, reheat gently, and serve.

UNCLE BILL'S BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter.
• Add onions, carrots, garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
• In a medium size cooking pot, add water and chicken soup base and bring to boil.
• Add precooked onion/carrot/garlic to soup.
• Add broccoli florets, reserving (6- 8 pieces) of broccoli florets to be added near the end of cooking.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered, until broccoli is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree' soup in batches and return to cooking pot.
• Stir in half and half cream and remaining broccoli florets.
• In a cup, mix together flour and 1/4 cup water to form a thin liquid.
• Bring soup to boil; add flour mixture to thicken soup as desired, stirring constantly.
• Add soy sauce, black pepper and stir well.
• Garnish with chopped parsley when serving.
• You can also use some carrot curls for garnish.
• Serve soup hot or cold.