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Recipe of the Month

Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup

 
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
SERVINGS   12        

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in leeks and carrots, and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with dill, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Mix in potatoes, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender but firm. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  2. Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the mushrooms 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir into the soup.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the half-and-half and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup to thicken. Garnish each bowl of soup with fresh dill to serve.
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November 2008

Elections - 2009

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Welcome New Members

The Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of NACE is honored to have you as a new member.  Please enjoy the monthly meetings through networking with associates, enjoying the wonderful food and drink and learning through our educational experience. 

If you have any ideas on how we may make our chapter grow please let us know.

Thank you for your continued support with the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives

For Information on Membership and Becoming a New Member of the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter please feel free to contact the following people:

Bruce Vassar - Second Vice President Membership -Twin City Bridal Assoc.

Email:

bruce@twincitybridal.com

Phone: 763-529-1900 Ext. 9

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Calendar of Events

November 06, 2008  
Annual NACE Fundraising Gala in partnership with Open Arms
6:00pm
Sofitel Minneapolis
5601 West 78TH Street
Minneapolis, MN
 
  December 03, 2008
 Holiday Event and Elections

 5:30pm - Meet the Candidates

6:00pm Reception with Dinner to follow

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South 
7800 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN

 
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President's Report

Greetings:

Our November meeting was a wonderful partnership with a very special organization.  Open Arms of Minnesota and the Minneapolis – St Paul Chapter of NACE combined forces to have an amazing event at the Sofitel Hotel in November.  

 

Our third annual “Tour of Chefs” showcased various NACE partners in the Twin Cities.   Each Chef featured their specialty cuisine to spark the taste sensations.  Additionally we were able to raise funds to assist in continuing the work for each organization.  

 

Thank you to all who attended, and were involved in making this event spectacular.

 

December is our Annual Holiday Dinner which will be held at Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.  It will be a fun filled event with a silent auction and sit down dinner along with the Installation of our 2009 NACE Board of Directors. 

 

We encourage you to come to this event, partake in wonderful food, networking and conversation and meet the new board members who will be leading your Minneapolis – St Paul Chapter into the future in 2009 – 2010.   

 

My thank you goes out to all of the members, and guests who are looking at joining our wonderful organization.  We will watch for you at our future meetings, and look forward to new and wonderful relationships through NACE.

Yours in Hospitality,

Kathy Roberts
President
Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter
National Association of Catering Executives
2008

Kathy.Roberts@Hilton.com
Direct # 612-397-4805
Cell # 612-290-0752

 

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