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Tomato Soup In a Can Taken to a New Level

 

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Tomato Soup in a can taken to a new level

Sometimes we need to take the shortcut and create a simple semi-homemade meal that is quick and delicious.

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 345 kcal
Author Deborah Chapman

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz tomato basil soup I used progresso hearty
  • 12 grape tomatoes halved or whole
  • 12 shrimps large, deveined
  • 1 avocado sliced or chopped into 1/4 inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped for garnish, optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, divided
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 tsp fresh black pepper divided
  • 1/4 tsp sugar optional
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Recipe Notes

 

  • Clean and devein your shrimps well, drain off any excess water using a colander.  
  • Season the shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp of black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/2  tsp of granulated garlic.   
  • In a medium pot on low heat add 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh basil,  1/4 tsp black pepper and stir for about 2 minutes then add the grape tomatoes,  can tomato soup, add the sugar, let simmer on low heat. 
  • In a pan add the rest of the olive oil over medium heat add the shrimp and cook on both sides for about 2  minutes each side.  Once cooked set aside in a separate dish they will continue to cook when added to the soup.  
  • Slice open the avocado and remove the pit and cut into 1/4 inch slices and then into 1/4 inch chunks add the lemon juice over the avocado be very careful when handling avocado use a rubber spatula to gently turn to coat with the lemon juice set aside.  The lemon will stop the avocado from turning brown.
  • Add the shrimp to the soup and the rest of the basil and simmer about 3 minutes on low heat.
  • The dish is ready to serve, once you place the soup in a bowl you can add the avocado and garnish with the fresh parsley, chives and serve immediately.  

*You can also garnish with some fresh Parmesan Cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese and get you some good crusty bread and enjoy.

*Use as many organic products as you can

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shrimp Lo Mien My Way

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Shrimp Lo Mien My Way

This is such an easy and simple recipe and once you make this dish you will never want to buy take out again. You can make this dish so many ways by adding different vegetables or ingredients such as frozen green peas, shredded carrots, scramble eggs or mushrooms this is a versatile dish.
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Deborah Chapman

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb large or extra-large shrimps deveined I used extra-large chopped into 3 to 4 pieces
  • 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 bag lo mien in the frozen deparment at your asian fruit stand or market
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided extra virgin
  • 1 red onion, med chopped roughly
  • 3-4 scallions chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup bok choy chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets blanched for 3 minutes in the iced bath
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 tbsp sitr fry sauce I used kikomen
  • 1-2 tsp fish sauce I used two
  • 3 tbs fresh parsley garnish

Recipe Notes

In a medium-size pot bring water to a boil and salt the water.  In the meantime devein the shrimps rinse and let drain then season them with the next 3 ingredients and set aside in a bowl.

In a large wok or skillet on medium heat add 2 tbsp of the olive oil and add the chopped onions, scallions, bok choy and stir for about 3 minutes then add the garlic and red pepper flakes, careful not to burn the garlic stirring constantly not to let the ingredients stick to the wok, once the onions are translucent remove the ingredients and set aside in a bowl.

Add the broccoli florets to the water and boil for about 3 minutes then remove and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.  Once cooled, drain and set aside.  In the mean-time add the frozen Lo mien to the boiling water and let cook for about 6 to 8 minutes until aldente'.

Once noodles are done using kitchen shears cut the lo mien into halves careful not to burn your fingers, they are long so randomly cut into halves then drain immediately and set aside.

Add to the wok the remaining 2 tbsp of the olive oil, add the deveined shrimps and cook 2-3 minutes they will continue to cook as you add the sautéed onions, garlic and bok choy, (stirring constantly) add the broccoli soy sauce, stir fry sauce, fish sauce and the lo mien noodles using a tong to incorporate all the ingredients.  Garnish with the fresh parsley and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve. the noodles.

*This dish requires constant stirring it is a quickly made dish so pay attention to the dish while in the wok if you feel you may need to add more olive oil just so it will not stick add about 1-2 teaspoons more, you don't want the food to stick to the wok or skillet.