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Corn Chowder

Source: Stay Young At Heart
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Corn Chowder
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a medium-sized sauté pan.
  2. Add celery, onion, and green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium; and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Place ½ cup milk in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add flour, close lid, and shake vigorously.
  5. Add mixture gradually to cooked vegetables, and then add remaining milk.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
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Gazpacho

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Gazpacho
Instructions
  1. Put 2 cups of tomato juice and all other ingredients except diced tomato, chives, and lemon wedges in a blender.
  2. Puree.
  3. Slowly add the remaining 2 cups of tomato juice to pureed mixture. Add diced tomato. Chill.
  4. Serve icy cold in individual bowls garnished with chives and lemon wedges.
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Homemade Turkey Soup

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Homemade Turkey Soup
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings
Instructions
  1. Place turkey carcass in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with water, at least ¾ full.
  2. Peel onions, cut into large pieces, and add to pot. Wash celery stalks, slice, and add to pot as well.
  3. Simmer, covered, for about 2 ½ hours.
  4. Remove carcass from pot. Cool soup in the refrigerator (hint: divide soup into smaller, shallower containers for quicker cooling).
  5. While soup is cooling, remove remaining meat from turkey carcass. Discard bones and cut meat into bite-sized pieces.
  6. After soup has cooled, skim off fat from top. Return soup to pot.
  7. Add turkey meat to skimmed soup, along with herbs and spices.
  8. Bring to a boil and add pastina. Continue cooking on low boil for about 20 minutes, until pastina is done. Serve at once or refrigerate for later reheating.
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Minestrone Soup

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Minestrone Soup
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
  2. Add garlic, onion, and celery and sauté about 5 minutes.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti, and stir until ingredients are well mixed.
  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer 2-3 minutes only. Serve warm.
  5. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer 2-3 minutes only. Serve warm.
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Meatball Soup

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Meatball Soup
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, combine water, annato, bay leaf, ½ chopped onion, green pepper, and ½ teaspoon of mint. Bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs: In a bowl, combine chicken and beef, the other half chopped onion, tomato, oregano, corn flour, pepper, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in boiling water and lower heat. Cook over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, chayote, cabbage, and celery. Cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Add corn and zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and the rest of the mint.
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Beef and Bean Chili

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Beef and Bean Chili
Cuisine American
Servings
Cuisine American
Servings
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Bean and Macaroni Soup

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Bean and Macaroni Soup
Instructions
  1. Drain beans and reserve liquid. Rinse beans.
  2. Heat oil in a 6-quart kettle; add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, sage, thyme, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf.
  4. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions, using unsalted water. Drain when cooked. Do not overcook.
  5. Combine reserved bean liquid with water to make 4 cups.
  6. Add liquid, beans, and cooked macaroni to vegetable mixture.
  7. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until soup is thoroughly heated. Stir occasionally. Serve warm.
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Veggie Spaghetti Sauce

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Veggie Spaghetti Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Sauté onions, garlic, and zucchini in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.
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Yogurt Salad Dressing

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Yogurt Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Refrigerate.
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Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place the garlic cloves into a small saucepan and add enough water (about ½ cup) to cover them.
  2. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until garlic is tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Reduce the liquid to 2 tablespoons and increase the heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the contents into a small sieve over a glass or stainless steel bowl, and with a wooden spoon, mash the garlic through the sieve into the bowl.
  5. Whisk the vinegar into the garlic mixture; then incorporate the oil and seasonings, and mix thoroughly.
  6. Let stand for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Give the dressing a good whisk immediately before serving.
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