Lynn from Fargo Ografmorffig > wrote in news:f18797e3-b05f-4f65-bf7b-
on Aug Mon 2009 am

> On Aug 23, 5:54*pm, Chemiker > wrote:
>> On Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:15:32 -0700 (PDT), Kris >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >On Aug 22, 10:04*pm, Lynn from Fargo > wrote:
>>
>> Lynn:
>>
>> SWMBO had some dental surgery some months ago.
>> She had a similar prob..... what to eat during rehab.
>>
>> I came up with this:
>>
>> 1 lb dried split peas
>> 2 Q water
>> 1 hambone or = Ham flavoring
>> 1 cup chopped onion
>> 1/4 tsp garlic powder
>> 1/4 tsp crushed dried marjoram
>> 1/4 tsp dried rubbed thyme
>> dash black pepper
>> 1 cup chopped celery
>> 1 cup chopped carrot
>> 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
>>
>> This was satisfactory, and loaded with protein,
>> which, IMHO, helped in rehab. SHe told her dentist
>> about it, and he asked for a copy. He now gives it
>> to all his surgery patients to prevent nutritional
>> problems while healing.
>>
>> It also tastes good.
>>
>> Best of luck....
>>
>> Eat your peas.
>>
>> Alex, who purees this with a wand blender.
>
> Thanks! I made bean soup two weeks ago. There's another ham hock in
> the freezer and split peas in the cupboard!
> Lynn in Fargo
> Got a wand blender!
>


This is really tasty and very versatile.

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Nancy's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Soups/Chowders/Stews

1 medium onion chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 carrot; chopped
2-3 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 4 oz can green chiles
1 15oz can italian herbed tomatoes chopped; with juice
4 cups chicken stock; 4 -6 cups
1 tsp lemon pepper use a strong brand
2 tsp worchester sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin powder
1/2 tsp hot sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup water
4 tbsp flour
1 lb chicken parts skinned and de-boned; i use thighs
1/3 cup sour cream; see note

In a heavy large dutch oven over medium heat soften the onion carrot and
celery in the oil. Add the minced garlic and cook about one more minute.
Add the green chiles and the chopped tomatoes, then add the chicken stock
and the seasoning. Simmer for about 20 minutes.

In a small bowl stir together the flour and water then add to soup. Simmer
5 minutes more.

Add the chopped chicken meat. Simmer about 5 minutes more.

stir in the sour cream and serve.

Best served with corn tortilla chips .

Note if you are going to freeze parts of this don't add the sour cream till
ready to serve. Sour cream doesn't freeze well.


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