Mertie's Beef Vegetable Soup

 

 

2 Timothy 3:15-16

[15] and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

This is the soup of my childhood

My grandmother made this soup 

 

4 c Chuck roast cut into 1 inch chunks and trimmed of some of the fat

1 T Olive oil

1/4 c Leeks

1/4 c Onions

1/8 c Celery

1 T roasted Garlic

2 T  Beef base seasoning 

1/2 t coarse Pepper

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

Using a Dutch oven, heat oil

Sauté the above veggies and meat in oil until meat turns light brown

Add 2 c water

Put lid on and bring to light boil

Turn to simmer and go 45 minutes 

Add these ingredients 

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 t Apple cider vinegar 

2 T tomato concentrate

1 t sugar 

Qt. Beef bone broth

1 large carrot, sliced thin

1 large potato, chopped 

1/2 c small macaroni noodles

1 ear of sweet corn shaved off cob

1 c Spinach 

2 c Cabbage, chopped 

3 large whole fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped 

Bring back to a light boil 

Turn to simmer and cover

Cook 30 more minutes or until beef is tender

Serve with cornbread 

Szechuan Red Braised Beef

 

 

Psalm 14:1-3

The Fool Says, There Is No God

To the choirmaster. Of David.

    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;

        there is none who does good.

    [2] The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man,

        to see if there are any who understand,

        who seek after God.

    [3] They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;

        there is none who does good,

        not even one.

2 T neutral oil

2 T Toban Djan *

Fry together

Add

2 T chopped Ginger

1 t Chinese 5 spice mix

1/4 t black peppercorns or Szechuan peppercorns

1/4 c shaoxing wine

Stir 

Add 

2 lb  (1&1/2-2 inch) cut into cubes boneless beef stew chunks

Stir

4 c water

2 T Soy sauce

4 Green onions whites

Reserve green tops 

1-1/2 hr covered Dutch Oven in 350 oven 

Stir

Back in oven no lid 30 minutes 

Add 

2 chopped Carrots 

Back in oven uncovered 20 minutes 

Thicken broth with cornstarch slurry

Serve over sticky rice and fresh cilantro and green onion tops

*Toban Djan DIY

1 t Panang curry

1 t Chili garlic sauce 

1 t dark Soy sauce

Mix and refrigerate 

This is supposed to be made with white miso but I don't like it so I adjusted to my taste with the curry

Steak and Chicken Shawarma Soup

 

 

 

Psalm 8:9

    [9] O LORD, our Lord,

        how majestic is your name in all the earth!

An ej original recipe!

2 c leftover shawarma meat with onions

1 c orzo

5 c beef broth

1/2 of a lime juiced

1 T tzatziki sauce

1/4 c mild salsa

1/4 t salt 

1/4 c seriously sharp white cheddar 

1/4 t Aleppo pepper

1/4 t garlic

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t roasted chili pepper blend( Pasilla, Ancho and Guajillo)

Cornstarch slurry for thickening 

Simmer ingredients until orzo is tender.

Serve with crispy tortillas chips or crispy pita chips.

Toppings

Sour cream

Mozzarella cheese

Creamy Pasta E Fagioli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Thessalonians 1:8

[8] in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

2 oz diced Pancetta 

1 T oil

1 diced Onion 

1 stalk diced Celery

1 diced Carrot

1/4 t pepper flakes

2 T roasted Garlic 

3/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

2 cans Cannelini beans(1 can beans plus 1 c water in blender) 

2 T concentrated tomato paste

4 c chicken bone broth 

1 c small pasta

1 t sugar

3 T dried basil 

1 c Parmesan 

Fry pancetta in oil until lightly crispy, add salt, pepper, onions, carrots, celery, garlic and celery

Sauté 5 minutes 

Add tomato paste and prepared beans and can of beans

Add broth, pasta, sugar, basil and cheese

Simmer 15 minutes 

To serve 

Drizzle with olive oil

Sprinkle with Parmesan 

Ground Chicken Chili Cheese Burger

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revelation 9:20-21

[20] The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands nor give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk, [21] nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

4 Ground Chicken burger patties, cooked and seared in Bourbon 

1 c Chicken Chili, warmed

1/2 c grated three cheddar Cheese blend

1/4 c chopped Onion

Chipotle mayo

Toasted Slider buns with Havarti cheese

Chipotle mayo

2 t Mayo

1 t sour cream

1/2 to 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, mashed

Cheesy Creamy Bavarian Soup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 29:24

    [24] And those who go astray in spirit will come to understanding,

        and those who murmur will accept instruction.”

4 chicken Meatball, cooked

1/2 t olive oil

1 (6" link) smoked sausage, thin sliced

1 Carrot, sliced thin

1 small Onion, sliced thin

1 c cabbage, sliced thin

2 medium Yukon Gold Potato, microwaved 2 minutes each side, cool chop

1/8 c Celery, sliced thin

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

Pinch red pepper flakes 

2-3 T Sugar, to taste

Smoked salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1/4 c Kraut(squeeze)

4-6 c beef stock

2 bay leaves, remove before serving

1/8 c heavy cream

1/4 c white cheddar

Topping

Sour cream

Fresh chopped parsley 

 

Saute all veggies except potatoes, until slightly tender in oil. Add sausage, chicken meatballs and seasonings. Add squeezed kraut and stock boil lightly. Lastly add cream ans cheese.Simmer 15 minutes.

Char Siu Pork Noodle Bowl

 

 

 

 

 

1 Timothy 6:6-8

[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain, [7] for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. [8] But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

1 plain small Pork tenderloin cut in half lengthwise 

1 jar Char Siu sauce (Lee Kim Kee) 

Marinate 2 hours

Air fry 425 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping 3 times and drizzle with honey every 5 minutes 

Internal temp should be 150 degrees

Slice thin 

Broth 

1 qt Water or chicken stock

2 green onions cut in half

2 t chopped ginger

1 t neutral oil

1/2 t white pepper

1 t Soy sauce

1 t sesame oil

1/2 t salt

1 t sugar

Noodles

I used flat rice noodles

Cook drain and set aside

2 c stir fried thin sliced Cabbage 

Slices of cooked pork 

Garnish

Green onion curly q's, paper thin slice green parts, add ice to bowl and let sit 10 minutes drain 

Chili crunch

To serve

Place noodles in individual bowls

Add broth just to cover noodles

Add slices of pork to the side

Add Cabbage to the side

Add a teaspoon of chili crunch 

Add onion curly q's

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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

 

 

 

 

Ecclesiastes 11:5

[5] As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.

2 T olive oil

1 t butter

1 chopped Onion

1 chopped stalk Celery

1 match stick cut Carrot

1 t Roasted garlic 

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

1/4 c flour

1/4 dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 t Dry mustard 

1 qt chicken bone broth 

1 c half and half 

1/2 c heavy cream

1 qt water

1 c shredded Rotisserie chicken 

1 c fresh spinach 

1 (14 oz pkg potato Gnocchi) (Costco 3 pkg)

Sauté carrots, onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper and herbs in oil butter mixture just till slightly tender

Add flour

Add broth and water, chicken and spinach 

After 5 minutes add Gnocchi

Ready to serve in 5 minutes

Bone Broth Wonton Soup

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 20:22

    [22] 

    Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

        wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

 

Quick, easy and delicious!!

 

 

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 c water

1 t white pepper

1 t Soy sauce

1 t toasted sesame oil

1 t salt

2 T sugar

2 t chives

Add ingredients to pot

Heat to a light boil

Boil 10 minutes 

Add thickener 

Vigorously whisk in egg

Add wonton strips

Simmer 10 minutes 

Serve with an egg roll 

10 sheets wonton squares

Cut into strips

1 egg beaten 

Whisk vigorously into hot soup

Thickener 

2 t cornstarch 

1 t flour

Mix and set aside 

Thai Vietnamese Fusion Curry Shrimp Soup

 

Proverbs 13:24

    [24] 

    Whoever spares the rod hates his son,

        but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

An ej original recipe!!

1 qt Chicken bone broth

1 c shredded Cabbage 

1 c chopped Potatoes, microwave 2 minutes each side 

1/2 c Onion, chopped 

1 T pickled Ginger, diced

1 T Soy

3 T Brown sugar

1 t Panang curry

1/8 c Mirin

1/8 c Heavy cream

Bring to a simmer. 

Taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.

Add noodles. 

Add broth and veggies to bowl. 

Put shrimp in hot broth to heat.

Add toppings.

Enjoy this explosion of heat and flavor.

Cooked Shrimp for each bowl

1 pkg Ramen noodles, discard seasoning 

Toppings

Sliced really thin fresh Jalapeño 

Tomato, seeded and chopped

Fresh chopped cilantro 

Savoy Cabbage Carrot Potato Soup with Andouille Sausage and Ham

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 5:21-23

    [21] For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD,

        and he ponders all his paths. 

    [22] The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,

        and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. 

    [23] He dies for lack of discipline,

        and because of his great folly he is led astray.

Frozen bag of Savoy cabbage blend from Aldi

1 mild Andouille Sausage, chopped

1 c ham, chopped

2 fresh tomatoes peeled and chopped 

2 potatoes (microwave 2 minutes each side) chopped 

1 c rigatoni pasta

1 t sugar

1 creole seasoning 

1 T soffritto seasoning Trader Joe

1 t chicken stock seasoning 

1 t salt

2 quarts water 

Put in a Dutch oven and simmer 30 minutes.