Ingredients of Holiday Spinach Chowder
- 1 Tbs Canola oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Red bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloved – (to 3), minced
- 6 cups Water or vegetable stock
- 4 cups Peeled, diced white potatoes, – (abt 4 med)
- 2 Tbs Dried parsley
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 package Fresh spinach – (10 oz), rinsed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped – (abt 8 cups)
- 2 cups Milk, whole
Method
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, 5-7 minutes. Add water or broth, potatoes, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk and return to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Thicken the puree in a pan with the side of the back of a spoon. Put the soup into bowls and serve hot. This recipe makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 128.0 calories; 20% calories from fat; 3.0g total fat; 6.0mg cholesterol; 243.0mg sodium; 22.0g carbohydrates; 4.0g fiber; 4.0g protein.
Ingredients for Lobster Salad
- 2 pounds spiny lobster — whole, cooked
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Lettuce leaves
For Dressing
- 1 tablespoon light oil
- 1 clove garlic — pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions or chives – minced
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger – minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 juice of lime
Method
Remove lobster meat from shell and cut into pieces. Mix dressing ingredients and mix with lobster meat and cold. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with coriander.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (excluding unknown items): 244 calories, 6 g fat (calories from fat 22.7%), 43g protein, 2g carbohydrates, trace dietary fiber, 216mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium. Exchanges: 0 grain (starch), 6 lean meat, 0 vegetable, 1 fat, 0 other carbohydrates.
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This recipe and recipe for salad with lobster will help you to make your family dinner recipes at you home.
