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Our Pantry - Recipes Using Reduced Chicken Stock
A velvety cheddar soup with tender broccoli and fine noodles: Aunt Barb, a team member at More Than Gourmet, serves this up when the call is for tasty and easy comfort food.
Fresh corn, tomatoes, and cucumber combine beautifully with the nutty flavor of barley in this warm weather salad perfumed with aromatic basil. Serve it as a side with grilled fish, poultry, or meat, or make it a main dish by adding black beans, crumbled goat or feta cheese, cooked chicken--or even lobster for a superlative summer salad.
Chewy wild rice studded with yellow and red peppers and dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil makes a stunning salad. Serve it with grilled steak or chicken and a glass of your favorite summer wine.
Spiced with cumin and flavored with tomatoes and zesty green chilies, this black bean soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Fennel's subtle, delicate anise flavor combines beautifully here with the earthy sweetness of figs for an exceptional side dish to go with roast pork, chicken or beef.
The tanginess of the cheddar is a perfect foil for the sweetness of the butternut squash in this warming soup. Serve it as a starter or as a main course with hearty whole-grain bread and a salad of fresh spinach, apples, red onion, gold raisins, and toasted walnuts.
Smooth and rich, with the complex, hearty flavors of sharp cheddar and good ale, a little tang from mustard and Worcestershire, and a kick of horseradish, this soup is perhaps the ultimate comfort food. Topped with crumbled bacon and snipped chives, it will warm you even on the coldest, grayest winter day.
A classic comfort food that's simple to prepare with our Fond de Poulet Gold. This recipe comes to us from the kitchen of Chef Michelangelo (Mick) Rosacci of Tony's Market in Denver. Dish it up in warm bowls, add a dusting of grated Parmesan, sit back, and enjoy.
On a chilly day, this flavorful, nourishing soup is sure to satisfy. Tender chunks of chicken and delicate pasta with escarole in a savory broth will warm you from the inside out.
This savory stew of tender white beans and chunks of chicken is accented with spices and green chilies and served with a topping of grated pepper jack cheese. It's a cold-weather staple at MTG and sure to become a favorite at your house, too.
"In January it's so nice while slipping on the sliding ice to sip hot chicken soup with rice. Sipping once, sipping twice, sipping chicken soup with rice."
--Maurice Sendak, Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
In Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, our hero enjoys his monthly bowl of chicken soup with rice in a silly assortment of situations that are guaranteed to make kids of all ages smile. The book is also a testament to this classic comfort food: tender morsels of chicken and rice in fragrant, savory broth--we add a handful of fresh spinach and some tangy tomatoes to our version. It's so good we want to have some every month, too.This lush, velvety summer soup comes together quickly (and requires no time at the stove!). The smoky heat of the chipotle cream adds nice little kick, along with the flavors of cilantro and lime.
This very simple, cool and creamy soup comes from an old favorite cookbook published by the Kansas City Junior League in the '80's. The "secret ingredient" is a touch of curry powder, and the soup is just as delicious served warm. It's a perfect way to enjoy summer's bumper crop of zucchini!
Roasting brings out the full flavor of sweet yellow bell peppers in this sunshine-colored soup. It makes a refreshing and delicious starter for a summer meal or can be promoted to a main dish with the addition of some grilled shrimp or chicken.
This simple, traditional sauce made with chicken stock is one of the five "mother sauces," from which many other sauces can be made by adding a variety of differenct ingredients. It's delicious on its own with roasted, poached, or sautéed chicken or with egg dishes--just add a little cream if you like.
Cool, smooth, and rich, this chilled soup was invented by a French chef, Louis Diat, in New York in 1917 to celebrate the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. He made it simply with leeks, onion, potatoes, cream, and rich chicken stock, and he named it after the city of Vichy, France, where he grew up. Garnished lavishly with snipped fresh chives, this elegant and satisfying soup makes the perfect lunch with a slice of French bread and a simple salad--or serve it as a first course for a special dinner.
A simple purée of corn simmered in our Fond de Poulet Gold--with a little white wine, thyme, and cream. It's superb spooned over sautéed sea scallops or trout, or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or salmon.
A beautiful soup infused with the warm spice of curry and the hearty flavors of cauliflower and garbanzo beans, puréed to silky smoothness and topped with browned onions.
This smooth, spicy sauce is the traditional French version of curry, based on Classic Velouté, rich coconut milk, and fragrant curry powder. Ladle this versatile sauce over poultry, meat, fish, eggs, or vegetables for a delightful—and different—flavor addition.
The peppery flavor of arugula complements shrimp, garlic, and shallots in this simple pasta dish.
Need a great dish for a crowd? Try this hearty soup with savory meatballs, pasta shells, and vegetables in a savory broth topped with crisp croutons and Parmesan cheese.
The savory sweetness of butternut squash is highlighted by tart dried cherries, fresh sage, and crunchy toasted pine nuts in this delicious cold-weather rice dish. It's a perfect side for roast chicken or lamb with rosemary.
This soup will transport you to Asia. The delicate flavor of soba noodles and the subtle nuttiness of tofu and edemame are surrounded by a light, savory broth and plenty of crisp vegetables. Serve it garnished with a spicy sauce, lime wedges, a generous sprinkling of cilantro and mint, and a scattering of bean sprouts for a gorgeous and flavorful presentation.
A piece of rind from Parmesan cheese adds a great layer of flavor to our Fond de Poulet Gold. Use this umami-rich broth to simmer tortellini and asparagus or spinach for a light soup, or pour some around a serving of your favorite risotto to bring out its flavors.
Fresh or frozen peas and oniony chives combine beatifully in this creamy sauce. It's the perfect complement to lamb or fish--or try it tossed with pasta, some sautéed mushrooms, and crumbled bacon.
Chicken and rice translate into a savory one-dish meal in many countries. This version was inspired by a Portuguese woman living in Paris. In place of chorizo used in the original, we use turkey kielbasa. The choice is yours. Cooking rice in rich, saffron-scented broth adds color and flavor to this not-so-basic yet homey dish.
This recipe was shared with us by our friend Diana Baur, innkeeper of the Baur Bed and Breakfast located in the idyllic, rolling hills and vineyards just outside Acqui Terme in the Piemonte region of Italy. This region is a cooks’ treasure: terrific wines, black truffles, hazelnuts and of course risotto. Folks here have a real passion for cooking. We love this recipe and hope you will too. Thanks, Diana!
A beautiful golden orange soup filled with the flavors of fall: pumpkin and spices with a hint of orange zest, and a savory note from the Gruyére. Cream makes it rich and smooth, and a garnish of chives and pumpkin seeds add color and crunch.
Rabbit braised in red wine is a classic. Here we add the subtle flavor of rosé and balsamic vinegar to the gently simmering liquid. Fond de Poulet seamlessly melts into all of the liquids to impart a rich, perfectly balanced taste to complement the rabbit. A final flourish of crème fraîche creates a deliciously complex sauce with pearl onions, mushrooms, and dried currants.
A simple, classic Italian risotto traditionally served with Veal Osso Buco. Flavored with saffron and Parmesan cheese, it also makes a great accompaniment to fish or chicken dishes.
A whole turkey is grand for the holidays, but a juicy boneless turkey breast with delicious pan gravy is so easy and just the right size to savor any time of the year. As you slice the turkey, there's swirl of green herbs and Dijon mustard. Serve it hot or at room temperature.
This simple sauce adds a hit of piquant flavor and gorgeous red color to sautéed or grilled meat, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Translated as "German sauce," this silky, traditional French sauce is enriched with egg yolks and cream and flavored with a hint of mushroom and lemon. Serve it as is with chicken or vegetables, or try adding chopped fresh herbs or minced capers to make a delicious variation.
The gorgeous pinkish-red color of this sauce earned it the name aurore, French for sunrise. The color comes from the concentrated tomato purée added to a classic velouté, along with some butter, to make a smooth sauce with surprisingly deep flavors. It's terrfic with eggs, fish, chicken, and vegetables.
Often called “White Bordelaise,” this traditional French sauce is enriched with white wine instead of red wine like Bordelaise sauce, and is based on velouté sauce instead of demi-glace. The result is a silky, rich sauce, accented with tarragon, that beautifully complements roast chicken, turkey, veal, or hearty fish dishes.
Flavored with fresh herbs and white wine and finished with butter, this classic sauce enriches chicken, fish, vegetable, and egg dishes.
The name for this classic French sauce is from the French word ravigoter--to invigorate. It's a versatile shallot and herb sauce--invigorated with white wine and the piquant flavor of white wine vinegar. Serve it over fish, shellfish, poultry, veal, or pork.
It sounds crazy to cook chicken with so much garlic, but, trust us, the garlic sweetens and mellows as it is slowly braised in the Crock Pot, turning into a rich, aromatic sauce. This is our version of a classic French dish.
A great one-dish meal: chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, escarole, and roasted red peppers simmered in a savory mixture of white wine and our Ready-to-Use Chicken Stock, with a whiff of tarragon.
A Southern favorite flavored with smoked turkey instead of the traditional ham hock. If you haven't tried collard greens, you should; one bite and you'll be hooked. Invite some friends, too--this recipe makes enough for a crowd of present and future collard fans.
Known as gulyás in Hungary, this stew seasoned with paprika, caraway seeds, and a hint of lemon is a tasty tradition. Served with buttered egg noodles and topped with sour cream, it's a great reward to have waiting for you in your Crock Pot at the end of a long day.
One of our family favorites. Throw away the can and gain flavor without all the salt and additives. This is the simple chicken noodle soup Brad's daughter Sophie grew up on and still eats every week. Great chicken stock and packaged ramen noodles (throw away the spice packet) make it work. For a Thai flair, add Sriracha chili sauce and a bit of Thai fish sauce. Amazing and healthy.
Delicate rice noodles and tender shrimp in a savory broth spiced with ginger and red and white peppers--a classic Asian dish, warming and light all at once.
A nourishing soup that comes together quickly on a busy day--just add a loaf of good bread and you have dinner.
This fresh, bright green soup is delicious chilled or warm. Serve it with a swirl of sour cream and garnish it with a mint leaf. For a vegetarian version, use our Veggie-Stock Gold.
A hearty, one-dish meal--chicken, corn, and a rainbow of peppers in a savory sauce, topped with a Cheddar-cornmeal crust.
The aromas of lemon grass, ginger, cilantro, and fragrant jasmine rice will fill your kitchen as this delicious soup simmers on your stove.
An elegant way to use leftover turkey--combine it with chewy wild rice in a rich, creamy soup scented with sherry.
Tender, creamy white beans simmered with rosemary, sage, and garlic and topped with a crisp, golden bread crumb crust--it's a classic to serve with grilled or roasted lamb, pork, or chicken.
