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Spicy Hot Tomato Soup with Shrimp

October 24, 2010 admin Leave a comment

For those that like it HOT, HOT, HOT – – this is the soup. The addition of the Spicy Hot V-8 makes for a perfect spicy base. Be sure to remember the lime splash just before serving – it makes a big difference in the flavor.

4 servings
348 calories per serving

3 c chicken broth
2 c Spicy Hot V-8 juice
1 c Minute Rice
1 T oil
1 t minced garlic
¼ c sliced shallots
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
4 lime wedges
1 c chopped mushrooms
1 c bean sprouts (fresh or canned)
3 T chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix broth, juice and water in a soup pot and bring to a boil then stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in bean sprouts and let stand 5 minutes. Heat oil and sauté garlic and shallots for 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp, mushrooms, salt and pepper and sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir shrimp and cilantro into soup. Sprinkle with lime just before serving.

Product Reviews

V-8 Spicy Hot

October 19, 2010 admin Leave a comment

V-8 juice is not just for beverage consumption (though a nice tall Bloody Mary comes to mind whenever I pour it!). Their ‘Spicy Hot’ variety makes a GREAT ingredient for cooking. From sauces to soups, this product is a great addition to your pantry staples. And they even have a low sodium version that has 70% less sodium than regular V-8 Spicy Hot 🙂

1 cup is only 50 calories and gives you 2 full servings of vegetables. So as well as being a tasty ingredient, it’s a very healthful one. There’s no fat and no cholesterol, but tons of flavor. And that makes it great for using in recipes.

I have a soup recipe coming up soon that uses V-8 as a main part of the soup base – it is DELICIOUS, and it’s very healthy – I can’t wait to get it posted for you. I am sure you will enjoy 🙂

In the meantime, think about using it in some of your favorite recipes for a low sodium, spicy, HEALTHY kick !

chili – instead of tomato sauce, try some V-8 and a few tablespoons of tomato paste (since you will need a little thickener)

tomato sauces for over pasta – as well as diced tomatoes, add some V-8 Spicy Hot to kick up the flavor

soups – use Spicy Hot V-8 as the main base or mixed with broth – such depth of flavor is added this way that quick soups taste slow simmered

Dessert, Kid Friendly, Product Reviews

Pumpkin Cobbler

September 27, 2010 admin 2 Comments

Take Autumn and put it in a dish – this is just what it tastes like !! I just can’t tell you how good this was – it was simply divine ! Everyone who tasted it wanted more. The buttery crumbs on top were way better than any pumpkin pie crust I have ever had – it adds a whole new dimension to this dessert.

9 servings
202 calories per serving

To make this decadent dessert, all you do is grab a Pumpkin Cobbler mix from Plentiful Pantry and add a few ingredients from home – some water, some canned pumpkin and some butter. Bake for a bit and you have a dessert that will make you the Queen or King of desserts in your family 🙂 Serve with some chopped nuts and /or some whipped cream on top.

I don’t know that I’ll ever make a pumpkin pie again – this is just so special…so good. Please try some today – you’ll be so happy you did ! Head on over to Plentiful Pantry and use COUPON CODE 4HCOL25 and get 25% off your order !

And be sure to check out our CONTEST (which will be announced in just a bit) – you could win 2 free mixes !!

Check out our reviews of other Plentiful Pantry products:

Blondies and Maple Sauce
Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
Roasted Tomato Parmesan Bisque

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Product Reviews, Soups

Roasted Tomato Parmesan Bisque

September 20, 2010 admin 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a Campbell’s type tomato soup, then don’t look here ! This mix produces a restaurant quality bisque that tastes like you made it from scratch.

6 servings
180 calories per serving

Just grab a box of Roasted Tomato Parmesan Bisque from Plentiful Pantry and add some water and simmer for 25 minutes – that is literally all you have to do to get the creamiest, richest bisque your kitchen has ever produced !

The flavor profile of the soup is GREAT. It takes like you roasted tomatoes, cooked them down with garlic and a nice parmesan rind, the pureed and strained the whole thing. Of course, that would take hours. And this soup….under 1/2 hour and no sweat on your brow! Try serving with a dollop of low fat sour cream.

You’d be proud to serve this at your next dinner party. So head on over to Plentiful Pantry and use COUPON CODE 4HCOL25 and get 25% off your order !

And be sure to check out our CONTEST (which will be announced shortly) – you could win 2 free mixes !!

Check out our reviews of other Plentiful Pantry products:

Blondies and Maple Sauce
Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

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Coupon code good through October 10, 2010
Any associated contests available only to US residents