Wild Rice Soup

2 Tbs. Margarine 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 small) 3 TBS. All-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice 2 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock – (2 […]

Sweet Potato Carrot Puree

4 medium carrots, cut up 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered (1 pound total) 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 to 4 tablespoons Longmont Dairy whipping cream, light cream, or half and half In a large covered saucepan cook carrots for 10 minutes in enough […]

Lentil Soup

Serve with hearty bread and green salad. 3 bacon slices 2 cups chopped leek 1 cup chopped onion 3 cups water 2 cups peeled, chopped potato 1 cup dried lentils 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ( 16 ounce) can fat-free, less sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons dry sherry Brown […]

Coleslaw-Two Ways

We taste-tested these two versions of Coleslaw at a recent BBQ. Our guests agreed that the Creamy Dressing was best, but the low-fat version had a good taste for the calories. You can use the same fresh vegetable base for each, and taste test them too. Vegetable base: 1 medium head of green cabbage – […]

Velvety Smooth Cream of Potato Soup

This soup is easy to prepare and is very comforting. This is not a thick soup, but smooth and velvety with much flavor and very satisfying. A great soup recipe for the cold winter! Ready in 1 1/4 hours; 15 minutes preparation time 4 tablespoons butter 1 stalk celery, sliced – plus leaves 1/2 onion, […]

Irish Chicken and Dumplings

Perfect cold-weather comfort food! 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. dried sage 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup chopped celery 2 onions, quartered 5 […]

Halibut Chowder

Hearty and delicious! Makes 16 servings. 1 bunch green onions – thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves – minced 2 – 10 3/4 oz. cans of condensed mushroom soup 4 – 10 3/4 oz. cans of condensed potato soup 4 cups Longmont Dairy milk 2 – 8 oz packages cream cheese – cubed 1/2 cup frozen, […]

Country Cream of Chicken Chowder

Makes 10 Servings 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups Longmont Dairy Fat Free milk 1 bay leaf 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans 1 package (10 […]

Corn Chowder

1 cup (2 sticks) Country Cream butter 1 small onion, diced 1 small carrot, finely diced 1 small celery stalk, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup flour 3 cups white corn kernels, fresh or frozen 3 cups chicken stock 2 cups Longmont Dairy Half and Half Salt and black pepper, to taste Longmont Dairy […]

Cheeseburger Soup

The kids will love this on that first chilly day of fall! 1/2 lb. hamburger 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup grated carrot 3/4 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon Parsley flakes 2 14-1/2 oz. cans chicken broth 4 cups diced potatoes ( 1 3/4 lbs.) 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup […]