• 2 lbs broccoli
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/4 cup chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated
• slt and pepper to taste
• fresh lemon juice to taste

Cream of Broccoli Soup

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• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• cayenne just a dash

Cream of Potato and Butternut Squash Soup

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• 2 packages dry cornbread mix
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup of milk
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 quart oysters, chopped
• 1 lb sausage, hot or mild, crumbled
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Oyster Cornbread and Sweet Potato Dressing

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Chicken

• 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• salt, black pepper, and cayenne
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon prepared dark roux (or make your own)
• 2  cups chicken broth
• salt, pepper, and/or Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Dumplings

• 2 cups baking mix, such as original Bisquick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2/3 cup milk

Smothered Chicken Fricassee

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For the Topping

• 4 slices white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 ounces)

For the Beans

• Salt
• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces white button mushrooms, cleaned, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream

Modern Green Bean Casserole

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, in all
• 4 cups chopped cooked turkey
• 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti, cooked to al dente, drained
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Turkey Tetrazzini

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• 3/4 Cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 Pound cornbread
• 5 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 Cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 Cup chopped celery
• 2 Cloves garlic finely minced
• 6 Ounce finely diced country ham, the saltier the better
• 2 Tablespoon fresh sage
• 2 Teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
• 1 Teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
• About 18 - 20 fresh shucked oysters, rough chopped
• Liquid from the oysters
• 1 Cup chicken broth
• 3/4 Cup milk
• 3 Large eggs, lightly beaten
• A few more teaspoons of butter
• 15 roasted chestnuts, peeled and rough chopped

Cornbread Oyster Stuffing

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• 1½ cups turkey, diced
• 1 quart chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup light cream
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (approx.)
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg or mace
• 1 tablespoon parsley or chives, minced
• 1/2 cup cooked carrots, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup cooked potatoes, diced (optional)

Cream of Turkey Soup

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• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 lb dried white beans, picked over
• 1 pound tasso ham, cut into large chunks, preferably Poche's brand
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• kosher salt, black pepper
• red pepper flakes to taste

White Bean and Tasso Soup

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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, sliced on the bias into 1⁄3-inch-thick medallions
• 3⁄4 cup sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, large stems trimmed off

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

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