Soups and Sandwiches

Fish Filets

Instead of being deep-fried, these flaky, golden fish filets are coated with crackers and panfried in a small amount of canola oil. Serve them plain or create a fish sandwich with a hamburger bun, a slice of Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and a small dollop of homemade tartar sauce (see recipe for Fast and Light Tartar Sauce)!

Ingredients

Pasties

 
Ingredients

* 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
* 1 cup diced carrots
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 pound ground beef
* 1/4 pound ground pork
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* PASTRY:
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
* 1 cup shortening
* 3/4 cup cold water

Directions

Classic Tomato Soup

 Half of this rich and creamy soup is pureed, leaving some delicious chunks of tomato.

Ingredients

Serves 6.

* 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 3 tablespoons tomato paste
* 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
* 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in juice (with basil if available)

Directions

Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup With Ginger

In Vietnam, pho, as this rice-noodle soup is known, is often enjoyed for breakfast. Nutritionists recommend incorporating red meat into one's diet just as it's used here -- in small portions and as a complement to other foods. The soup also includes bean sprouts and a handful of fresh herbs. The stock needs to be refrigerated for at least six hours; make it a day ahead.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

Chicken and Rice Soup

* 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), skin removed
* 1 1/2 pounds (9 to 10 medium) carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
* 1 pound (5 to 6 medium) parsnips, peeled and halved crosswise
* 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
* 2 large onions (about 1 pound), , halved and sliced
* 2 bay leaves
* 2 garlic cloves, smashed
* 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
* Coarse salt
* 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
* 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
Directions

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