Mrs. Patmore’s London Particular
For Ham
1 smoked ham hock, soaked overnight in cold water
1 large onion, peeled and halved
2 celery sticks, chopped
4 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 handful parsley
For Soup
1 pound green split peas, soaked overnight
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 cups ham stock from above ham
Kosher salt and freshly […]

Use some of your leftover turkey.
2 baked turkey legs
2 baked turkey wings
8 cups water
1 (46 oz.) can vegetable juice
4 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes
4 medium potatoes, cubed
4 carrots, sliced
3 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbl. sugar
2 Tbl. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbl. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to […]

1 cup dried kidney beans
3 Tbl. olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup canned tomatoes
1 cup shelled peas
2 Tbl. chopped parsley
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 large potato, chopped
8 cups beef stock
salt and pepper
1 cup uncooked rice
Cover the dried beans with water and soak overnight. Drain.
Put oil in a large saucepan, add garlic, […]

Irish Stew
1 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into 1″ pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 can tomato soup
1 can water
4 carrots, cut into 1/2″ pieces
4 large potatoes, cut into 1/2″ pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
4 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 […]

This recipe using leftover turkey comes from the Mayo Clinic.
Turkey Chili
1 pound chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups unsalted canned tomatoes
4 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
In a soup pot, add the turkey and onion. Saute over low heat […]

Make a gift basket of soup mix (don’t forget the instructions!) and homemade crackers. If you want, add mugs, soup bowls, holiday potholders, or a soup ladle.
French Market Soup Mix
1 lb. dried navy beans
1 lb. dried pinto beans
1 lb. dried Great Northern beans
1 lb. dried green split peas
1 lb. dried yellow split peas
1 lb. […]

It’s the first day of spring and I want to be thinking about recipes for warmer weather but with predictions of sleet and snow for tonight and tomorrow, I’m thinking of warm comforting food.
Spicy Beef and Potato Soup
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 c. cubed peeled potatoes
1 small onion, chopped
3 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
4 […]