Emerald Isle Soup Recipes

EMERALD ISLE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute the leek or onions in the butter in a medium saucepan until tender. Add the frozen broccoli, broth and a bit of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the broccoli is very tender, about 10 minutes.
• 2. Puree in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth and thick.
• 3. Stir in the heavy cream and blend well. Seasoning to taste and add nutmeg. Reheat if needed.
• 4. Freezing not recommended. Per serving: 204 calories; 19g fat; 5g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary fiber; 3g Net Carbs.

EMERALD SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot butter and olive oil over medium high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
• Stir in broth, spinach, potatoes, broccoli, oregano, mustard, salt, nutmeg and hot sauce.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat.
• Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Cool slightly.
• Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Return to pan. Stir in milk. Heat through.
• Serve with croutons if desired.

EMERALD ISLE DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, corned beef, onion, parsley, 1 tablespoon dill and seasoned salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Trace the large shamrock pattern onto a piece of waxed paper; cut out. Place on loaf. Carefully cut out and removed shamrock; set aside. Hollow out loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread and cutout shamrock into cubes. Fill shell with dip; sprinkle with remaining dill. Serve with bread cubes, vegetables and crackers.