Debs Steak Soup Recipes

DEB'S MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place first 9 ingredients and 2-1/2 teaspoons salt in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix egg and remaining salt. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; drop gently into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6-8 hours.

THE DEB (PEACH-BASIL BOURBON SMASH) COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine chopped peaches, sugar, water, and 3 sprigs basil in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Discard basil sprigs.
• Pour syrup into a Mason jar, seal, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
• Measure 3 fluid ounces of syrup and peaches into a cocktail shaker; muddle to break peaches up. Add 4 ice cubes, bourbon, and bitters; cover and shake vigorously until ice is mostly melted. Pour into a chilled 8-ounce glass; add remaining 4 ice cubes. Gently stir in sparkling water. Garnish with a peach slice and basil leaf.

DEB'S GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and chop garlic. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, and bring to a slight boil. Remove soup from the heat and cover with a lid; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, butter bread slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Place in a toaster oven and toast on the medium setting (5 or 6) until crusty-just don't burn it. Remove toast from the oven and use a serrated knife to cut into small cubes.
• Divide bread cubes between 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with sea salt and lemon-pepper seasoning. Use a ladle to stir soup, then scoop broth and garlic pieces and fill the bowls. Stir until bread cubes are well mixed, then serve.

DEB'S STEAK SOUP

Steps:

• In a dutch oven, melt butter. Add oil; add steak and onion and cook till brown. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over cooked beef mixture and stir well. Add beef broth, water, bay leaf, parsley, celery leaves and marjoram to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 hour. After the 1 hour, add the potatoes, carrots and celery and cook, covered, 30-45 minutes (till vegetables are tender). Finally, stir in tomato paste; simmer, UNCOVERED, 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

DEB'S CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli in the water for 5 minutes, DO NOT drain. Add the remaining ingredients and heat until the cheese melts and the soup is hot. DO NOT boil! Stir frequently to prevent the soup from scorching while heating it, the cheese will stick and the soup will be ruined.

DEBS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375F (moderate oven).
• Cream butter and sugar.
• Add egg, flour, 2 T cocoa powder and milk. Mix well.
• Pour mixture into greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle sugar and remaining 2 T cocoa powder on top.
• Gently pour hot water on top. (Don't be scared, just pour the water on and watch the magic happen in the oven).
• Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
• The end result is a cakey top and a chocolate sauce underneath. Serve with ice cream, whipping cream, creme fraiche, etc.