Boil black beans in water for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Let soak in cooking water for 1 hour, or overnight if preferred. Saute celery, onion, and bell pepper in oil, until slightly tender. Then in bean soup, add salt, cilantro, and saute vegetables. Covered and simmer, until beans are soft, about 2 to 3 [...]

Preparation: Wash, shell & devein shrimp. Slice water chestnuts into thin circles. Mince entire green onions. Bring stock to boil with onions & water chestnuts. Add shrimp & salt. Taste & correct salt if necessary. Return soup to boil. Serve.

1. Heat the oil in kettle, add onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, turnips, and celery. Cook, stirring, for abou 10 minutes. Add the beans, pepper, and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer f 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add the chopped basil. 2. Serve with Parmesan cheese on [...]

1. Heat oil in 2-quart pot. Cook onion and green pepper until tender, but not browned. 2. Add garlic and stir in flour, chili powder, basil, oregano, chilis, chicken broth and diced chicken. 3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Stir in tomatoes and VEG-ALL and cook 10 minutes longer.

Bring milk, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Put the prepared noodles into the soup and boil for 3-4 minutes. Variation: use little new potatoes instead of noodles.