Alpine Vegetable Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high. When the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and saute until the onion starts turning light brown. Pay attention that it doesn't burnt.
• Turn the temperature down to medium or low (depending on how fast your range cooks), and let the onions carmelize to a darker brown.
• Turn the heat back to medium high, then stir in the garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Stir together to blend the flavors.
• Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry for a few more minutes.
• Add the broth, zucchini, and dillweed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
• Make sure that the cornstarch is dissolved in the cold water, then add to the soup. Raise the heat to medium-high and heat through to thicken the broth a little.
• Serve topped with grated cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil.
• Spread the bread cubes evenly in a 9"x13" casserole dish or 2 quart ovenproof dish. If the cubes aren't dry, toast them quickly in the oven. Melt 3 tbsp of the butter and drizzle over the bread. Set aside.
• When the water boils, blanch the cabbage just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well. Spread cabbage over the bread. Melt the remaining 2-3 tbsp butter and stir in nutmeg, pepper, and salt. Pour the seasoned butter on the cabbage and bread. Pour the broth over everything and evenly spread the cheese on top.
• Bake until the cheese melts and starts to brown, 25-30 minutes.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions, celery and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf.