B6—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 8,1983 "BW' * Bilß At Soup kills the chills When you see how well soup and toast satisfy in chilly weather, it’s a good reason to plan more meals like that. You may, of course, have other reasons, such as economy and the warmth of a simmering soup, or its appetizing aroma. . . but those just make soup and bread the stars of the menu. If you’re having friends or relatives over for lunch, consider serving soup instead of a large, tedious meat dish. Soup adds nutrition and good taste all in one bowl and adds color to your table. With the soup, serve Italian Cheese Toast which are open-faced Italian bread slices drenched with Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheese, capped with anchovies or olives. The recipe is included below. Complete this homespun menu with a jug of chilled milk, some fruit and cookies and take a bow! ZUCCHINI SOUP 2 qt. sliced zucchini, not peeled 2 c. chopped celery 2 T. butter 1 medium onion 4 chicken bouillon cubes 3 c. boiling water Fry chopped onion in butter until just golden. Add bouillon dissolved in hot water. Add zucchini and celery and cook until tender. Cool. Put in blender until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Reheat and serve, or freeze for future use. Mrs. Ralph Martin, Harrisburg Cook’s Question Comer QUESTION - Two of our readers are still looking for recipes for pepperoni and Italian hot sausage. Can anyone help? ANSWER - For Ruth Emerson who requested a recipe for potato pie comes the following contribution from Emma Sheriff of Marysville: SWEET POTATO PIE 2 c. smashed sweet potatoe 1/3 c. butter 1/21. salt Ic.sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 c. milk 11. cinnamon 1/21. nutmeg Mix well. This makes two pies. Bake at 350 degrees. January 15 22 29 February Make it with an egg Vegetable dishes for the winter Chicken dishes Cakes taste great in winter Keep ‘em happy with fish ITALIAN CHEESE TOAST Place bread slices on baking sheet, toast lightly on both sides; butter one side. Sprinkle buttered side with Monterey Jack cheese, top with Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler 1 to 2 minutes, or Just until cheese melts. Top each slice with two anchovies or several olive slices. American Dairy Association 2T. butter 3/4 c. chopped onion 3 cans (10 L/2-oz.) beef bouillon, undiluted 21/2 c. water 1 can Italian style tomatoes 1/3 c. tomato paste IT. basil, crushed Ic. pared slice carrots Ic. sliced celery 1 can garbahzo beans Ic. sliced zucchini 4 oz. uncooked pasta Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven or soup kettle; saute onion until tender. Add bouillon, water, tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste and basil; heat to boiling. Stir in carrots, celery and beans. Sim mer, covered, 30 to 40 minutes. Add zucchini and pasta; cook uncovered an additional 10 to 15 minutes or just until pasta is tender. American Dairy Association 7 r % ♦ r - t ? 7 * * J* f Recipe Topics HAM-CHEESE POTATO SOUP 1 can condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted 1 c. light cream or half and half 3/4 c. milk 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 small pkg. thinly sliced smoked ham, diced Combine all ingredients in medium-sized saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and soup becomes hot, about 10 minutes. Do not boil. United Dairy Association 1/2 lb. milk Italian sausage, cut in 1/2-inch pieces lc. sliced celery 1/2 c. sliced onion 1/21. oregano leaves, crushed 1 can ehnnky old fashioned bean with ham soup 1/4 c. water 2 c. zucchini squash cut in strips 1 c. quick-cooking rice, uncooked In saucepan, brown sausage and cook celery and onion with oregano until tender. Add soup and water. Cover; cook over low heat 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add zucchini and rice; cook 10 minutes more or until done. Stir oc casionally. Makes about 5 cups. CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP 3 T. butter 3 to 4 T. onion, minced 3 T. flour 3 c. milk 1 c. vegetable water or bouillon 21. salt, speck of pepper 2 c. cooked broccoli, finely chopped 1/21. A-l sauce paprika Melt butter in a double boiler. Add onion and cook over direct heat until tender. Add flour, stir until smooth; add milk and vegetable water and cook over boiling water until smooth and thick. Add seasonings, broccoli, and A-l. Heat and serve sprinkled with paprika. Soup may be put through a blender before reheating if finer broccoli is preferred. Agway’s Seed Division Erma Sheriff Marysville, Pa. Chase away winter chilis with soup and cheese toast. This Italian Minestrone is best for all-around satisfaction because it's such a tantalizing combination of beef broth and vegetables. Find the recipes for both on this page. ITALIAN GOULASH To help cooks ease the mealtime preparation crunch, here’s a hearty one-dish entree that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Italian Goulash. Add a simple green salad, some purchased roils, soft cheese and seasonal fruit and you have a fine dinner that is time-saving, inexpensive and delicious. FARMER’S SOUP 1/2 lb. cabbage, shredded 1/2 lb. potatoes, pared and cut in strips 2 carrots, scraped and cut in thick slices 1/2 lb. green beans 1 c. fresh or frozen peas 4 T. butter 1 onion, minced 4 T. flour 3 qts. white stock, chicken and vegetable stock (veg. stock cooked in same water vegetables are) 1/21. salt 1/41. salt Cook all vegetables separately in salted water. Drain, reserving liquid for vegetable stock. Com bine vegetable and set aside. Melt butter and saute onion until slightly brown. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in combined stocks. Heat to boiling, stir con stantly. Simmer 20 minutes. Add cooked vegetables and beat. Taste for seasoning. Genevieve Voneida, Muncy MEATBALL SUPPER SOUP I lb. ground beef It. beef bouillon legg 1/2 c. milk 3/4 c. bread crumbs flour as needed 2T.0il Iqt. boiling water 1 1/2 T. beef bouillon I pkg. frozen green beans 1/4 lb. egg noodles Combine meat, 11. bouillon, egg and milk and crumbs. Shape into small balls. Roll in flour, brown in oil in large Dutch oven. Drain off fat, add water and remaining bouillon and green beans. Bring to boil and add egg noodles. Simmer about IS minutes, until noodles are tender. Barbara Russell, Pine Bush, N.Y.