Friday, 26 July 2013

Oatmeal Soaps That Are Creamy

  1. You don't need butter or flour which are alternative to pizza crust to make soup thick and creamy. Instead, stir in a cupful of rolled oats or quick oats, and cook for 20 minutes or more. Then whirl a hand blender in the pot to make the soup smooth and extra creamy. Try this in the delicious recipes below, or invent your own.
  2. Throw Back Thursday Vintage Tip: A little oatmeal adds much flavor and richness when used as a thickener for soups. Try it.
  3. Incredible Creamy Clam Chowder

    1 large onion, chopped

    6 cups bouillon

    1 medium cauliflower, cut in chunks

    1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats

    1 teaspoon oregano

    pinch cayenne, or to taste

    1 6.5-ounce can chopped clams, undrained

    Freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Combine the onion, bouillon, cauliflower, oats and spices in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 60 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Stir in the clams and their juice, and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chives or parsley if desired.

    4-6 servings

    Creamy Carrot Soup

    1 large onion, chopped

    2 pounds carrots, chopped or shredded in a food processor

    6 cups bouillon

    1 tablespoon ground coriander

    pinch cayenne, to taste

    1 cup quick-cooking or rolled oats

    freshly ground black pepper to taste

    chopped cilantro or Italian parsley for garnish (optional)

    Combine all ingredients, except the cilantro or parsley, in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 30-40 minutes. Use a hand blender to puree the soup until very smooth. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro or Italian parsley and more black pepper to taste.

    4-6 servings

    Portuguese Potato-Garlic Soup

    1 large onion, chopped

    8 cloves garlic, minced

    8 cups bouillon

    6 medium red potatoes, cubed

    1 cup quick-cooking or regular oats

    1 teaspoon dried marjoram

    pinch cayenne, or to taste

    1 cup of chopped cilantro leaves

    juice of one lemon

    Lemon wedges

    Freshly ground black pepper

    Bring the onion, garlic, bouillon, potatoes, oatmeal, marjoram and cayenne to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are easily mashed. Blend with a hand blender until nearly smooth. Stir in the cilantro, reserving a little for garnish, and the lemon juice. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with cilantro and black pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.

    6-8 servings
  4. How to make oats soup. [oats recipe]
  5. Oats soup recipe.

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