Farm Shop Recipes

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Soup

Dec 8, 20110

Root Vegetable Soup

Categories: Main, Recipes, Soup

The truth of so many recipes is that once you know the basics, you add or subtract ingredients as needed/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/carrots/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Carrots”>carrots or /capayvalleyfarmshoptags/rutabaga/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Rutabaga”>rutabagap>

Ingredients

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, roughly chopped

1 Tbsp salt or to taste

3½ cups stock or water

1/2 lb , cubed 3/4-inch”

2 medium carrots, 1/2″ slices

2 parsnips, 1/2″ slices

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Sep 13, 20110

Roasted Winter Squash

Categories: Recipes, Side, Soup

Roasting is the simple first step to many recipes/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/winter-squash/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Winter Squash”>Winter Squash can be processed into soups, layered into quesadillas or eaten with butter and salt along side grains for dinnerp>

Ingredients

Winter Squash p>

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt to taste

1 head garlic p>

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/butternut/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Butternut”>butternutp>

 

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Mar 15, 20110

White Bean and Greens Soup

Categories: FarmNews, Main, Recipes, Soup

White beans and is one of my favorite combinations ; it makes great soup and can also top pasta or become a dip for crusty bread at parties/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/greens/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Greens”>greens are on hand/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/collards/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Collards”>collards, your cooking time will be slightly longer than for kale, or chardp>

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, [...]

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Mar 7, 20110

Spinach Lentil Soup

Categories: FarmNews, Main, Recipes, Soup

These Italian-style lentils are best served with crusty french bread and grated Parmesan cheesep>

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 lb green lentils

1 Tblsp salt

1 stalk celery, diced

1/2 lb leaves, washed and finely chopped

1/3 lb pasta

1/2 cup olive oil

pepper

Parmesan cheese p>

Preparation

Rinse lentils and soak in 3 qts water 1-8 hoursp>

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Feb 18, 20110

Celery Root 5 Easy Ways

Categories: Recipes, Salad, Side, Soup

is a delicious addition to many dishes and adds a light, fresh flavor similar to celery/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/potatoes/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Potatoes”>potatoes in texturep>

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2/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/fennel/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Fennel”>fennel, apple and parmesan and dress with oil and vinegarp>

32″  cubes  and add to a vegetable soup p>

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Feb 11, 20110

Spinach Feta Soup

Categories: Recipes, Soup

This fabulous, creamy soup is perfect for winter afternoons /capayvalleyfarmshoptags/greens/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Greens”>greens can be partially or completely substituted for p>

Ingredients

1 Tbsp>

1 cup onions, chopped

3 bunches spinach

4 cups of broth

4 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled

pepper p>

grated parmesan if you want more cheese

Preparation

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Feb 7, 20110

Butternut Squash Soup with Sage

Categories: Recipes, Soup

Ingredients

3lbs or other

1/4 c olive oil

6 cloves garlic, shucked

2 Tblsp chopped, dried sage leaves

2 onions, diced

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 quarts water or broth of choice

Fresh chopped parsley, chives or other green herb

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

feta cheese p>

Preparation:

Halve and clean the squash, oil and salt the surfaces, stuff the cavity with garlicp>

Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for [...]

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Jan 4, 20110

Cabbage & Farro Soup

Categories: Recipes, Soup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta or bacon li>
1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
1 cup farro li>
1/2 lb/capayvalleyfarmshoptags/cabbage/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Cabbage”>cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
2 , peeled and coarsely chopped
1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
1 quart water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pecorino or Parmesan cheese li>

Preparation

Heat the olive oil and the pancetta or bacon in a large [...]

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Sep 21, 20100

Italian Tomato Bread Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro)

Categories: Appetizer, Recipes, Side, Soup

This is a delicious classic Tuscan dish and a great way to use day-old bread!

Ingredients

four 3/4-inch- li>
1/3 cup li>
3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and sliced
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips
1 3/4 pounds /capayvalleyfarmshoptags/tomatoes/” class=”st_tag internal_tag” rel=”tag” title=”Posts tagged with Tomatoes”>tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch li>
4 cups li>
2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
good olive oil, for serving

Preparation

Heat the [...]

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Mar 30, 20100

Asparagus Vichyssoise (Soup)

Categories: Recipes, Soup

This is a really fun soup, very frothy, light and tasty – surprise your friends with it!!

Ingredients

3 bunches
2 eggs
flat parsley or leaves
lemon zest
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & pepper

Preparation

Juice the asparagusp>

Inspired by Chef Christophe Grosjean of L’Auberge Carmelem>

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