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[Huntermom]

I have decided that soup is one of my favorite meals. does anyone have any nice, hearty soup recipes for the winter?

Diane

[Shell_of_the_South]

Do you have the cheddar cheese soup recipe from Le Cellier? It is my favorite. It's been posted here several times, I think if you do a search in this forum you could find it.

[HiddenMickey]

Soup is my favorite meal. I mostly eat from the can or box, but I do occasionally make my own.

I like a good Potato Leek Soup in the cool months. I'll see if I can find the recipe in and come back to post the actual recipe....but it goes something like this.

4 cans or two boxes of Chicken broth in large pan on high. Cube 6-8 potatoes and put into boiling broth. Clean leek thoroughly (they tend to hold dirt) and chop into 1/2 to 1 inch slices and add to broth. Turn down heat, but keep at a slow boil. When potatoes and leeks are fully cooked, take a hand blender and blend until smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Makes a lot of soup....can feed 8 I think.

My kids and DH like to add sour cream, bacon bits, cheese, and stuff on top...to make it more like a stuffed potato. I like it plain.

[Lumieregirl]

oooh that sounds awesome. I might try that tomorrow. Any specific kind of potato you recommend?

[HiddenMickey]

I usually just use russet baking potatoes since they are usually on hand. But, you could try a nice white or red potato if you prefer them.

[Chrissi]

I make something that my family calls Mom's Harvest Stew. (I only make it this time of year.)

It's not really a stew. It's a tomato-based minestrone type soup. I don't have a recipe. I just buy what I like and throw it in.

My usual ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey or turkey sausage, browned and drained
1 package frozen, tricolor, cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
small can of dark red kidney beans
small can of garbanzo beans
baby carrots, chopped
turnips, chopped
parsnips, chopped
handful of whole, peeled garlic cloves
can of whole tomatoes, broken up into smaller pieces (just use your hand to smush them a bit)
top off with a mix of chicken broth and V8 to taste

I haven't made this since I ruined my big stock pot. I have no idea if it will all fit in my spaghetti pot. Guess I better find out. My boys are asking for it.

I'd love to get the recipe for TGIF's broccoli and cheese soup. I had some last week and it was delish! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]

[Huntermom]

Thanks for the recipes. They sound great. I especially like the ease of the potoato leek soup. I think I'll try that one this weekend.

Diane

[Cheriemek]

My mother in law (Polish) taught me (Irish) how to make soup. She explained EVERYTHING because you couldn't take for granted that I would know anything.

Anyway, I make this for my DH a few times a year. He loves it, and so do the kids. My point - teach your kids to make soup!

[wheatenwalker]

I love soup in the cooler/cold weather! I just made some 15 bean soup last night since my younger ds is coming home this weekend again( to help again with the basement). I buy the packages of dried beans (the 15 bean kind) and then basically follow the directions, except, I dont use any meat and I use vegetable broth and use salsa instead of canned tomatos. One of Nicks friends is coming to help rip up the old floor that was under the carpet and he loves this soup. I also bought a loaf of rye bread from Panera to have with it. Yummy [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]