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The Rural Voice, 1992-11, Page 45servings. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes *Note: To make thick, creamy - tasting yogurt topping for borscht, place Balkan -style yogurt in a cheesecloth -lined sieve set over bowl. Refrigerate and let drain for 1 hour. OLD FASHIONED POTATO SOUP Potato soup was so popular with Ontario settlers, it was eaten even for breakfast. Today, this delicious version always gets a hearty welcome as a piping hot lunch or supper accompanied by crusty bread and Cheddar cheese. 6 medium Ontario Potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 lb/1 kg) 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock 1/4 lb (125 g) salt pork, rinsed or 4 slices bacon 1 medium cooking onion, chopped 1 tbsp (25 ml) all-purpose flour 4 cups (1 L) hot milk 1/2 cup (125 ml) whipping cream Chopped chives or parsley In large saucepan over medium heat, cook potatoes in chicken stock for 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft. Without draining, coarsely mash in pan. Set aside. Meanwhile, dice pork and fry in medium skillet until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towel; set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until soft, about 5 min- utes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add onions to pota- toes and stir well to combine. Gradu- ally add hot milk; bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add cream. Heat through; do not boil. Ladle into warm soup bowls; serve garnished with reserved pork and chives. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes CREAM OF CARROT SOUP This cream -style soup made with fresh Ontario Carrots and seasoned with garlic, is a healthy way to warm the family on cold winter nights. Thickened with pureed vegetables rather than cream, this main dish has all the flavour without the fat. 1/4 cup (50 ml) butter, melted 1 medium cooking Ontario Onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 3 cups (750 ml) sliced Ontario Carrots (about 6 medium) 1 Ontario Potato, peeled and diced 1 can (10 Oz/284 ml) chicken broth 1 soup can water 3/4 tsp (3 ml) salt 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried tarragon leaves 1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper 1 cup (250 ml) milk In large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter 5 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes; stir to coat with butter. Add chicken broth, water, salt, tarragon and pepper. Simmer, covered, over medium heat 15 minutes until vegetables are soft. Puree soup in batches, in blender or food processor, until smooth. Pour back into saucepan. Stir in milk. Heat and serve. Serves 4 to 6. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes CHUNKY TOMATO AND HAM STEW Ontario Whole Canned Tomatoes make this stew colourful and full of summertime freshness all winter long. Serve crusty whole wheat bread with this thick stew and have a meal on the table in Tess than thirty minutes. 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely diced onion 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced green pepper 1/4 cup (50 ml) butter 1/4 cup (50 ml) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 ml) chicken bouillon or stock 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) Canada Choice Whole Tomatoes 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper 2 cups (500 ml) diced, cooked ham In large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until onion is transparent. Remove from heat. Stir in flour and chicken bouillon; con- tinue stirring until mixture is smooth. Gradually add tomatoes with juice, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Return to heat; bring to boil. Add ham. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes0 HAYTER'S TURKEYS �` HAYTER'S i TURKEY PRODUCTS Makes Your Pre -Christmas Entertaining Easy With: • Schnitzel • Sausage • Breast Roasts • 'Fillets • Burgers - New Flavour Available - Onion & Parsley • And other turkey cuts Fresh turkeys available for the festive season To please your order call: 519-237-3561 Hwy. 83, just west of Dashwood NOVEMBER 1992 41