Soups — OliveUsCook

Enjoy this deliciously creamy, light, Leek and Potato Soup with some warm baguettes for a perfect winter meal! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons butter 4-5 large Leeks, about 5-6 cups chopped (cleaned and sliced into half-moon shapes. Cut off the dark green part, trimming to the part where the color is a pale green) 2 cloves Garlic, pressed or minced 2 tablespoons flour 5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1 Bay Leaf 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or black) 1 lb. gold potatoes, cubed 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) ¾ cup half & half...

This pumpkin soup is the ultimate fall comfort food. This recipe is filled with flavor and so velvety smooth & savory. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons Olive Wood Smoked Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil  5 leeks, white and light green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1 apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 5 tablespoons maple syrup 1½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1½ teaspoons chopped...

INGREDIENTS: 1-pound extra-lean ground beef 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons minced onion 2 ½ quarts chicken stock 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced ½ cup orzo pasta ¾ cup diced carrots INSTRUCTIONS: In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, basil, and 1 tablespoon minced onion. Shape mixture into ¾ inch balls and set aside. In a large stockpot add the EVOO, onion, carrots, and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir in the chicken stock,...