Amira Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I make a meal once a month for the local Ronald McDonald House and I'm looking for some good soup ideas. Soup seems to be popular and I like to make a couple of different kinds so people have a choice. We need to have enough for about 20-25 people. So what soup would you make? It needs to be something that I can easily take all the ingredients over for and cook in less than an hour. Their kitchen is large with plenty of equipment. I also make something like bread sticks and a salad or vegetable, depending on the soup choices. I'm going tomorrow and am thinking of doing a puréed potato-leek soup, a white bean soup, and something else. But I'm also looking ahead to other months, so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Chili broccoli cheese vegan chili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 lentil soup is fast. Or some kind of bean soup/chili with great northern white beans (which are small) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 lentil soup is fast. Or some kind of bean soup/chili with great northern white beans (which are small) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My favorite soup recipe: 1 lb bulk sausage(jimmy dean or owens) 1-2 cloves of garlic crushed or sliced diced onion to taste 4 cups chicken stock 4 cups water 1-2 stalks of celery sliced pasta--I like radiatorre 1 can of cannelini beans 1 can diced tomatoes 2-3 cups of fresh spinach salt/pepper to taste Parmesan cheese Cook sausage w/garlic and onion. Combine water and stock and add celery, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add pasta to boiling stock. Once the pasta is done add the sausage, beans, tomatoes and spinach. Simmer until spinach is wilted. Top w/parmesan cheese Potato soup Tomato soup Chicken Enchilada or Taco soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Trying to post links, but it isn't working. I'll get back to you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 White bean chili- Great Northern Beans Salsa chopped cooked chicken chicken boullion (sp?) Combine, heat and serve. I love it because I can cook the chicken ahead of time and then just dump everything together in a crockpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Lentil soup, definitely. Grated onion Grated potato Grated carrot Chopped garlic Red lentils Water Salt/pepper Sauté the onion, potato, carrot, garlic in olive oil. Add lentils, water, seasonings. Boil and then simmer until lentils and veggies are cooked (doesn't take long). Let cool some, and then purée. Can be served plain or with a dollop of sour cream, or with dried mint, or with garlic infused vinegar. Proportions? I use one large onion, potato, and two carrots for about two cups of lentils. That serves about 6-8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I really like this chicken minestrone. You could double it. Butternut squash soup is nice too. And I think chili is a good idea. You could do chicken or turkey chili as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Did anyone mention corn chowder? I often make that for large groups. Easy and popular with almost everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Did anyone mention corn chowder? I often make that for large groups. Easy and popular with almost everyone. Not homemade, but this is our favorite soup, evah! Really great with chicken, and I always stretch the package by using 1 1/2 times the broth, a handful of rice, a cubed potato or two and extra red pepper to keep it spicy. 2 packages made that way would fill my large stock pot. http://www.frontiers...rn-Chowder.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Cream of chicken and rice soup. Cook chopped chicken and onions in butter,then sprinkle with flour. Slowly add chicken broth. Add rice, chopped celery and carrots, marjoram, salt and pepper. When rice is cooked, stir in milk or cream. We just had this for dinner the other night with leftover turkey. It was yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamzanne Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Mama Leone's Chicken Soup - It is simple but special and a crowd pleaser. This is the only recipe I can find to link at the moment. I usually double the chicken and use real cream instead of fat free half and half. The main ingredients are chicken, broth, onion, celery, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, hungarian paprika, and tarragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks for all the great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Shoney's hamburger soup (google recipe) and corn chowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Pizza Soup! Sorry- I don't use a recipe/measurements... It's VERY firgiving- exact proportions can vary widely and still be delicious. but here's what I do: Beef or Chicken broth- I used boxed from Aldi. tomatoes: crushed, diced, or puree- your preference Italian sauasage- hot or sweet. Turkey sausage can be cooked in the soup- no grease, pork sausage is cheaper- but best cooked ahead and drained. Cut into chunks or use loose/crumbled. sliced mushrooms diced red/green peppers onions Italian herbs- garlic, oregano, basil. Add shredded mozzarella or parmesan to bowl after serving. If you need to cook for a large crowd in an hour- I would cook the sausage first, then saute the veggies- all right in the soup pot, then add the tomatoes & broth & seasonings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateincali Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Potato Corn Cheesy Chowder! The potatoes add a nice heft to the chowder! its is yummy! Minestrone i love it but it does tend to have quite a few ingredients. But its worth it! Chili is a great option too... Tortilla Soup, there are a few really good recipes online, and it is pretty easy to make... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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