Shrimp Bisque

Adapted from E.R. Bradley’s, West Palm Beach, FL Ingredients Stock: 1 # fresh 25-30 count shrimp preferably with heads on 2 TBS butter 2 TBS diced onion 2 TBS diced celery 2 oz sherry 1 tsp tomato paste 1 bay leaf 2 cups... [Read more]

Crabmeat Au Gratin I

1 stick unsalted butter 1 finely chopped white onion ½ cup finely chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, pressed and minced ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 13-ounce can evaporated milk ¼ cup heavy... [Read more]

Bayous Best Seafood Gumbo

Stock: 6 gumbo crabs 4 cups shrimp or crawfish shells 6-8 cups oyster liquor, strained 1 small onion, cut into chunks 2 ribs celery, cut into chunks 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems only 1 TBS black peppercorns 2 bay leaves ½... [Read more]

Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato Soup

Interesting use of the flavors in the BLT sandwich 6 slices bacon ½ cup finely chopped white or Vidalia onion ¼ green bell pepper, finely diced ¼ red bell pepper, finely diced ¼ yellow bell pepper, finely diced 1 can stewed... [Read more]

Bean & Bacon Soup

Missy Comfort food for a cool fall or winter evening 3 slices bacon 2 TBS butter 1 TBS olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ med-large white or sweet onion, finely chopped ½... [Read more]

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra Soup

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 1 10-ounce package of frozen cut baby okra (may substitute fresh okra) 1 pound cubed ham ¼ pound butter 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼... [Read more]

Brie Cheese, Crab & Onion Soup

½ pound brie cheese, rind removed, softened at room temperature 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked for shells 4 white onions, sliced into half rounds 1 cup melted butter 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup sliced green onion tops ½... [Read more]

Chicken-Oyster Gumbo

Uncle Ben 2 whole chickens, cut into pieces 2 TBS vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, peeled and halved 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 bell pepper, halved 3 stalks celery with leaves 2-3 quarts water Vegetable oil 1½ cups flour 3... [Read more]

Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Johnny 1 roasted chicken from deli section of your grocery 2 ½ quarts water ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup flour 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped ½ cup chopped celery ½ pound andouille sausage, diced ½... [Read more]

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Delicious & hearty! 1 whole roasted chicken from grocer’s deli Water 1 stick butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 large jar salsa, medium or hot 2 packs enchilada or taco seasoning mix 6 cans cream of chicken soup 3 cans stock... [Read more]

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