nrg Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In an effort to be more organized and functional as a homemaker, I am scheduling a once a week homemade soup and bread supper. We do have a few favorites, but I need ideas and recipes. What are your families' favorite soups? Please post recipes or blog links or recipe links for those delicious, fragrant, comforting pots of homemade goodness... Thanks in advance Bon Appetit -Nancy PS There was a thread I printed back in 2005... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In an effort to be more organized and functional as a homemaker, I am scheduling a once a week homemade soup and bread supper. We do have a few favorites, but I need ideas and recipes. What are your families' favorite soups? Please post recipes or blog links or recipe links for those delicious, fragrant, comforting pots of homemade goodness... Thanks in advance Bon Appetit -Nancy PS There was a thread I printed back in 2005... Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili I double this or it wouldn't be enough for the 5 of us. Mulligatawny Soup Catherine's Spicy Chicken Soup I leave out the can of tomato soup Black Bean Soup Really fast and easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thank you! These look delicious. I appreciate your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you can check out Twelve Months of Monastery Soups there are so many that are amazing in that book alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Do you have a favorite fromt his book? I have borrowed a copy from our Latin teacher, but don't knwo where to start. I even bought some leeks at the farmer's market today in hopes of inspiration. THanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 It has several soup recipes that I just love. The tomato soup is great, and I make it with nonfat milk instead of cream. I don't dollop the sour cream on top, either, but I do float little chopped chives or scallion tops on the top of each bowl. It has a really fresh flavor, not a canned tomato flavor at all. The mushroom soup is fantastic. I use nonfat sour cream instead of full fat, and blend in about one tablespoon of flour into the sour cream before blending it in. The onion soup is very good also. These are all easy recipes. I make them in a food processor, but a stick blender would probably also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I make a copy of the Olive Garden's pasta e fagioli, which I find by googling and I can never remember to actually copy it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 We love soups here. I make tortilla soup, a mexican fideo soup, a killer mexican soup using chipote, chickpeas and carrot called Caldo Tlalpeno, pozole green, brown, or red. We also love mulligatawny. cilantro zucchini soup: boil 4 zucchini until tender remove zucchini and save the water for later finely chop white onion 3 tbsp. 2 jalapeno or seranos, pop off stems (do not cut) add to 1/4 c. butter low flame until transparent in a blender puree zuchini and 1 whole head of washed cilantro add liquid to onions add about 6 cups of chicken stock (I use a vegan chicken broth) cook about 20 min. remove chilis salt to taste cut small squares from old corn tortills and fry garnish soup with chips and a little sour cream this is a very green soup, some kids are turned off by that but it really is yummy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 we love a creamy potato soup that I make with sour cream, cream cheese, shredded parmasean cheese, frozen corn, and shrimp. It's hearty and great with warm French bread toasted. And to make it even better, sprinkle some "slap your Mama" Cajun seasoning on top and it is like having a spoonful of heaven!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Late Summer Minestrone. This is my favorite soup! No stock needed and it's vegetarian and you can add some beans or chicken pieces to make it heartier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I don't have the recipe anymore, but when my kids were little, I made a spinach/ potatoe soup that was delicious! The spinach was pureed and the soup was green, so we called it Slimer Soup. ( Who ya gonna call?) Now that you've reminded me, I'm off to check google! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you can check out Twelve Months of Monastery Soups there are so many that are amazing in that book alone. That looks excellent, Audrey! I do make soup more often during sports seasons when all the guys are getting home late, but we are getting a bit bored with the same few recipes. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oh yeah, my favorite, though not exactly low calorie, Brocoli Cheese. 16 oz chopped broccoli 4 cups half and half 4 cups chicken stock 1 stick butter 1/2 cup flour 1 med onion, chopped 1 cup grated carrot salt and pepper ( lots of pepper) 1/4 tsp nutmeg 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese Chop the brocoli and cook (I use a steamer, don't get it too soft) Saute onions in butter till transluscent, don't brown them. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Wisk in chicken stock and half and half. Add broccoli, carrots and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook till all is hot and broccoli is desired tenderness. Stir frequently or cream will burn! Add cheese to melt. Delicious! This is a huge pot for a big family. You can half it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 :lurk5: I love soup and fresh bread! This one I love: Potato and Cauliflower with Dulse Soup 4 c chopped onions 1/2 t salt 3 c diced potatoes 1/2 c chopped celery 1 or 2 diced carrots 3 c cauliflower pieces 4 c water (or stock) 2 T cashew butter 2 T tamari (or soy sauce in a pinch) 1/3 c dulse (optional as I've made it without) Cook onion and salt in pot until it cooks down to a mush. Add 2 cups potatoes, celery (or leave out for this step), carrots, 1 c of the cauliflower, and water. Cover and simmer until veggies are tender. Put soup into blender with cashew butter and tamari and blend until smooth. Run soup through a strainer to remove celery strings unless you left it out. Cook the rest of potatoes, cauliflower, and celery (if you didn't use above) until tender. Add the cooked veggies to the soup. If using dulse, prepare it by washing in cold water and tearing into small pieces. Add to soup. Season to taste. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Late Summer Minestrone. This is my favorite soup! No stock needed and it's vegetarian and you can add some beans or chicken pieces to make it heartier. I love eating minestrone at my moms, she adds the parmesan rind and it takes it to a whole new level of delicious :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thank you for the delicious suggestions. I asked my family members for their favorites: lentil with spinach chicken corn chowder black bean Keep those wonderful recipes coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I love eating minestrone at my moms, she adds the parmesan rind and it takes it to a whole new level of delicious :tongue_smilie: I love parmesan in minestrone! :) I am going to have to add a rind to my soup next time. I made this Potato and Leek soup tonight. It was so good! I followed the recipe but added some minced garlic in with the leeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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