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MAKING FIRST SOUP OF THE SEASON

DiAnne — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:14:26 GMT

It is a cool 61 degrees in PNW, air is so horrible you can't go outside so I am making my first pot of soup for the season. I have frozen homemade chicken stock, some vegetable, cheese tortellini and a Costco rotisserie chicken. I am all set.

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Nataliesgramma — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:19:19 GMT

I love soup!...Hubby won't eat it unless it is so cold... the furnace is on...LOL

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:23:15 GMT

@DiAnne Making soup always makes me feel more emotionally stable and at peace. I've been following the reports of the fires today, and am so saddened by the devastation. Hang in there, and it sounds like a good soup!

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ahoymate — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:25:01 GMT

No summer soups for you? Gazpacho, corn chowder, chilled summer borscht?

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magicmoodz — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:26:11 GMT

@DiAnne My sister-in-law is baking bread today from a recipe I gave her. I texted back it is getting to be homemade soup weather here in Minneapolis. I hate when the trees lose their bright spring green color in favor of twinges of yellow, orange and red. It is a sure sign of what is to come.

Enjoy your soup. It sounds delish!

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JYWilliams — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:33:03 GMT

As a child I use to love when my mom made home made vegetable soup.

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LillyBee2 — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:04:35 GMT

@DiAnne that sounds perfect. I am looking forward to soups. Love the leftovers for easy meals during the week.

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haddon9 — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:08:58 GMT

I went out to eat yesterday (in PA) and it was a bit chilly out. I got half a sandwich and a cup of soup. Had mushroom barley and it was so good!

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Boomernichols — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:09:59 GMT

@DiAnne Homemade soup says mom to me! My mother would can tomatoes for the winter and they would be delicious. She put evrything in hers and even used a few instant potato flakes to make the soup part just a little more hardy. Mom always made homemade biscuits with egg for her chicken and dumplings. I hope you enjoy your soup!

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peachesncream — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:23:10 GMT

I made a new soup this week, Red Lentil Soup from The Kitchn website. I had just received some red lentils from Bob's Red Mill.

I love that this soup is simple and basic. I have lentil soup recipes with tomatoes, spices, and spinach, etc. This one lets the lentils shine.

I added 1/2 cup extra broth, because we like soupier soups.

RED LENTIL SOUP

YIELD Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large carrot, diced (I used 2)
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 cup dried red lentils
4 cups water or low-sodium broth (I used Swansons Natural Goodness low sodium chicken broth)
1 whole bay leaf
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
For serving: Olive oil, yogurt, or other topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

*Rinse and drain lentils in a mesh strainer or colander.

Heat the olive oil. In a medium (2- to 3-quart) saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and salt and stir to combine. Cover and let the vegetables sweat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, water or broth, and bay leaf and bring up to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, covered, until the lentils begin to fall apart, about 20 minutes.

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with salt as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings if desired.

RECIPE NOTES

More topping options: To perk up the soup just before serving, top it with a drizzle of peppery olive oil, a dollop of plain yogurt, a sprinkle of sumac, or a spoonful of gremolata.

Recipe variations: This recipe is pared down to just the basics — you can certainly add a teaspoon of garam masala, Italian herbs, or any other seasoning blend to spice things up a bit if you like. Just add the spices in along with the lentils and broth.

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wagirl — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:57:47 GMT

I make soups all year round. Yesterday made a potatoe soup in my Instant Pot and had grilled ham sammies made on homemade Carolina rice bread. Made a cheesburger soup last week that is to die for and then a big pot of chili---

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ID2 — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:37:09 GMT

I gathered up 5lbs of fresh tomatoes, fresh onions and fresh green pepper and made THE most delicious tomato soup!! You gotta use the abundant fresh veges! It makes the difference. YUM!!

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pdxlalesley — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:23:36 GMT

@ID2 Hi, I recently harvested 12lbs of tomatoes and bell peppers and gifted to family members. Would you share your soup recipe? What I find is usually a cream-type recipe for tomatoes. Is yours like a Gazpacho?

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:34:27 GMT

My husband is making split pea soup tonight. We have soups any time of the year.

Enjoy yours, @DiAnne

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faeriemoon — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:09:49 GMT

I love "soup season." (For the soup; not the weather.)

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peachesncream — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:44:35 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I make soups all year round. Yesterday made a potatoe soup in my Instant Pot and had grilled ham sammies made on homemade Carolina rice bread. Made a cheesburger soup last week that is to die for and then a big pot of chili---

Hi!

Could you share your recipe for cheeseburger soup? Or is it somewhere on the Internet?

I'm trying to work my way through an overstock of ground beef lol.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:15:35 GMT

@peachesncream I can offer my MIL's recipe for Cheeseburger Soup. It's very good:

1 lb ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onions

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

4 tbsp butter

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes

1/4 cup flour

2 cups cubed Velveeta

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup sour cream

Melt 1 tbsp butter in big pot. Stir in vegetables and beef until meat is browned.

Stir in basil, parsley, and cayenne. Stir in broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.

Melt 3 tbsp butter in medium saucepan and whisk in flour. Whisk in milk until smooth.

Slowly stir milk mixture into big pot of soup. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Stir in Velveeta until melted. Stir in sour cream.

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peachesncream — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:24:35 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@peachesncream I can offer my MIL's recipe for Cheeseburger Soup. It's very good:

This looks yummy! Thanks!!

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wagirl — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:51:26 GMT

@peachesncream --you bet! the recipe

came from a Delish mag that was at the check out at my grocery store earlier this year. Nothing but all sorts of soups and I have been cooking from it alot--

CHEESEBURGER SOUP

3-slices bacon

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery diced

2 carrots, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb ground beef

salt/black pepper

2 tbsp yellow mustard

1- 16 oz can diced toms, drained

3 c low sodium chicken stock/broth

2 c shredded cheese plus more for garnish

1 c half n half

3 tbsp flour

1) in large pot saute up the bacon till crisp. Drain on a paper towel.

2) Add the veggies to the bacon fat and saute for about 5 mins then add the garlic and saute until fragrant.

3) Add the meat and cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat, if there is any

4) stir in the toms, broth, mustard and let cook about 10 minutes, lower the temp and stir in the half/half, cheese and flour. Cook til cheese is melted and soup is thickened, about 15 minutes on low.

The bacon is for garnish. and taste before you salt it--I add a bunch of pepper tho. Also can add red chili flakes , which I do, for a little kick.

Now------my DD does not eat/drink dairy, so I have adapted this for her. I use almond milk and no cheese or half/half at all., I add cheese to my bowl later. Another thing, I don't drain the toms and I squirt a bit of catsup at the end of the process, cuzz I think it needs a little sweetness. I also chop up dill pickles for garnish and DD adds a bit of pickle juice to hers. Also I shake up the almond milk with the flour and make a slurry.

And --all the chopping--I use my little chopper for that. Saves time by alot . last time I made this, I had a bit of ground pork that I added and---- holy cow--- was it good.

And best of all, this soup taste better the next day.

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Melzie — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:09:46 GMT

I'm with you. I love soup and made my first of the season this weekend as well. I had picked up a ham, cut all the meat off for sandwiches, etc., and made a broth with the bone. Making some with beans, pasta & carrots for now and freezing extra broth for something different later. It was so nice to be able to enjoy soup again after a sweltering few weeks in July/August.