5-Ingredient Natural Recipes
By Phyllis Good
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Phyllis Good
Phyllis Good is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies. She is the original author of the Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook series, Lancaster Central Market Cookbook, Favorite Recipes with Herbs, and The Best of Amish Cooking. Her commitment is to make it possible for everyone to cook who would like to, whatever their age. Good spends her time writing, editing books, and cooking new recipes. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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5-Ingredient Natural Recipes - Phyllis Good
Sweet Tomato Rice Soup
5 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
• 4 cups organic beef broth
• ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice (brown rice gets mushy)
• 4 – 5 large tomatoes, chopped, or 3 – 4 cups organic diced canned tomatoes
• 4 teaspoons honey
• ½ – ¾ cup whipping cream
6-qt. Slow Cooker
Time: 4 hours
1. Pour the broth, rice, and tomatoes into the slow cooker.
2. Cover. Cook on Low 4 hours.
3. Just before serving, stir in the honey. Mix well and cook 5 minutes, or just til heated through.
4. Turn off the cooker. Stir in the whipping cream til well mixed.
OR a 6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 25 minutes to cook; quick-release pressure
1. Pour the broth, rice, and tomatoes into the cooker.
2. Pressure cook on High 25 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
3. Quick-release the pressure.
4. Add the honey, stirring til it melts.
5. Gently stir in the whipping cream.
Tomato-Bread Soup
4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
from Kim M.
• 1½ cups cubed stale bread, or sliced bread, cubed
• 1½ cups MIY Onion-Garlic Base (see recipe on page 192)
• 7 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes, or 2 28-oz. cans organic diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
• 6 cups organic vegetable or chicken broth
Stove Top
Time: 35 – 40 minutes
1. Place bread cubes in a wide, dry saucepan. Toast over low to medium heat til golden, stirring now and then to prevent burning. (Or toast whole slices of bread in a toaster, then cube.) Set bread aside.
2. Add MIY Onion-Garlic Base to the saucepan.
3. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and bread cubes. Simmer over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add broth and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Taste. Add salt if needed.
5. If you wish, drizzle individual servings with olive oil.
OR a 6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 12 minutes to cook; 30 minutes to release pressure
1. Put toasted bread cubes, MIY Base, tomatoes, basil, and broth in the pressure cooker.
2. Pressure cook on High 12 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
3. Release the pressure naturally. Then open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
4. Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
5. Continue with Step 5 above.
Caramelized Red Onion Soup
6 – 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 – 10 minutes
from Barbara L.
• 2½ pounds red onions, halved and sliced thin
• ⅓ cup avocado or olive, oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups organic low-sodium veggie broth
• ⅓ cup red wine
6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 35 – 40 minutes to cook; 15 minutes to release pressure
1. Place the onions, oil, and salt into the cooker. Stir well.
2. Sauté on High 15 – 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue until the onions are caramelized. Turn off the Sauté setting.
3. Stir in the broth and wine.
4. Pressure cook on High 20 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
5. Release the pressure naturally for 15 minutes. Then open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
6. Taste. Season more if needed.
OR a 6-qt. Slow Cooker
Time: 7 – 8 hours
1. Place the onions, oil, and salt in the slow cooker. Stir well.
2. Cover. Cook on High 6 hours.
3. Stir in the veggie broth and wine.
4. Cover and cook on High another 1 – 2 hours, until the onions are falling-apart tender.
5. Remove the lid during the last 15 – 30 minutes of cooking to reduce the liquid.
6. Taste. Season more if needed. Float croutons, crostini, and/or cheese on top if you want.
The house will smell incredible while this cooks. Our family loves this recipe!
Butternut Squash Soup
4 – 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
from Barbara L.
• 3 pounds butternut squash, cubed, fresh or frozen
• 3 apples, cored, unpeeled, and cubed
• 1 medium red or yellow onion, diced
• 4 cups organic veggie broth
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
6-qt. Slow Cooker
Time: 6 hours
1. Put the squash, apples, and onion in the cooker.
2. Stir in veggie broth and water.
3. Cover. Cook on Low 6 hours.
4. Purée with an immersion blender til smooth.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Variations:
Include these ingredients if you want:
• minced garlic cloves in Step 1
• grated cinnamon and nutmeg to taste after puréeing
OR a 6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 12 minutes to cook; quick-release pressure
1. Place all ingredients except seasonings in the cooker.
2. Pressure cook on High 12 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
3. Quick-release the pressure.
4. Continue with Steps 4 and 5 above.
Tip:
The soup can also be a delicious, plant-based sauce for mac and cheese. Mix together cooked pasta, this sauce, and any veggies you want. (It’s a great way to use leftovers.) Top it all with bread crumbs and bake it at 350° 30 – 45 minutes, or til heated through.
Spicy Carrot Soup
4 – 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
from Kim M.
• 1 cup MIY Onion-Garlic Base with minced fresh ginger added (see recipe on page 192)
• 4 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground spice of your choice—cumin, coriander, or curry are good options
• 4 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth
• cilantro to garnish
Stove Top
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
1. Sauté MIY Onion-Garlic Base and sliced carrots 5 minutes in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add ground spice and cook 1 minute.
3. Add broth and simmer 40 minutes, or til the carrots are tender.
4. Purée the soup with an immersion blender til smooth.
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
OR a 6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 20 minutes to cook: quick-release pressure
1. Place the Base, carrots, ground spice, and broth in the cooker.
2. Pressure cook on High 20 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
3. Quick-release the pressure.
4. Pick up with Steps 4 and 5 above.
Tip:
We like this topped with MIY Seasoned Crumbs or Croutons (see MIY recipes on pages 210 and 214).
Black Bean Soup
9 – 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
from Laura K.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 – 4 1-pound cans organic black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups organic chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 batch Black Bean Soup Seasoning Mix (see recipe on page 216)
Stove Top
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
1. In a large soup pot, sauté the chopped garlic in olive oil.
2. Add the beans, broth, and 3 cups water.
3. Bring to a boil. Then cook, covered, over medium heat 10 minutes.
4. Purée with either an immersion or a stand blender. Fill a blender only half-full, remove the center cap on the lid, and hold the lid down with a heavy towel to keep the hot soup from shooting out. Repeat til you’ve puréed all the soup.
5. Stir in the Black Bean Soup Seasoning Mix (see recipe on page 216). Taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Optional ingredients for Step 1 before the garlic:
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
OR a 6-qt. Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 9 minutes; quick-release pressure
1. Sauté any of the optional ingredients, and then the chopped garlic, in oil in the cooker for 4 minutes, or til softened.
2. Stir in the beans, chicken broth, and water.
3. Pressure cook on High 5 minutes (valve closed; Keep Warm setting off).
4. Quick-release the pressure.
5. Follow Steps 4 and 5 above.
African Beef and Peanut Soup
6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
• 1 pound chuck roast, cubed
• 2 cups stewed tomatoes, or 2 big fresh tomatoes, cut up, then mashed with your hands
• 1 tablespoon ginger root, chopped fine, or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ – ¾ teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup natural organic peanut butter
6-qt. Slow Cooker
Time: 5¼ – 6¼ hours
1. Stir together all ingredients except the peanut butter in the crock til well mixed.
2. Cover. Cook on Low 5 – 6 hours, or til the beef is tender but not dry.
3. Remove ¼ cup of liquid from the crock. Mix it in a small bowl with the peanut butter. Stir back into the cooker and cook another 15 minutes, or until hot through.
4. Serve over hot cooked rice, with lots of fresh toppings if you want.
Optional Ingredients:
1. Taste at the end of Step 3. Add additional seasonings, tasting after adding each one to make sure you aren’t muddling the flavoring:
• 1½ teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2. Make it a party and set out fresh toppings:
• grated coconut
•