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good and quick soup

shortbreadlover — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:03:09 GMT

take a can of tomato soup, and add a can of beef broth to it. heat until warm and serve.

the beef broth gives the soup such a good flavor. also add 1 t of vodka to the soup. you can't taste it but the tomato has a flavor compund in it that can on;y be released by adding vodka.

Re: good and quick soup

Nightowlz — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:17:33 GMT

My sister said the Bear Creek Creamy Potato Soup in the pouch is really good. She said she cut up more potatoes to add to it. Fast & Easy to make.

I looked it up online & they have several different kinds of soups. I have not tried any of them yet.

Re: good and quick soup

Cookie2025 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:37:07 GMT

I make a package of Bear Creek soup once a week. Many times it is the Vegetable. I add extra soup vegetables, cumin, and Southwest Chipolte seasoning blend from Target/Market Pantry. My Son is a big fan of the Cream of Broccolli - they add extra brocolli and maybe some grated cheese on top.

I would highly recommend these soups if you are not the kind of chef to make your soup. I consider the Bear Creek soup mixes 'soup starters'. I will also add groud beef or turkey to the vegetable soup too. Your imagination can run wild.

It is cold with artic chill winds today. I might need to fix a batch of soup !

Re: good and quick soup

Nightowlz — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:37:40 GMT

@Cookie2025 wrote:
I make a package of Bear Creek soup once a week. Many times it is the Vegetable. I add extra soup vegetables, cumin, and Southwest Chipolte seasoning blend from Target/Market Pantry. My Son is a big fan of the Cream of Broccolli - they add extra brocolli and maybe some grated cheese on top.

@Cookie2025

I may have to get a few to try plus some for my MIL. At her age she does not like being in the kitchen cooking. She will be 89 in a couple of months.

Re: good and quick soup

deepwaterdotter — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:38:01 GMT

Bear Creek makes the best packaged soup mixes. My favorite is chicken noodle for a quick meal.

Re: good and quick soup

shortbreadlover — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:40:49 GMT

a friend of mine takes bear creek soup mix, adds extra potoatoes, celery and onions plus canned clams for a quick clam chowder

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:42:56 GMT

Have not heard of Bear Creek soups. Will have to try them.

Re: good and quick soup

Cookie2025 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:49:39 GMT

It takes 8 cups of water to make a pot of Bear Creek - fair warning in case your MIL may get overwhelmed with making a lot of soup.

I also like the Chicken Noodle and Chicken with Rice. There is a lot to choose from

Re: good and quick soup

kaydee50 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:25:52 GMT

I never heard of this brand of soup. Checked out the chicken--180 calories per cup and 770 mg of sodium???? No wonder it tastes good. I'll pass.

Re: good and quick soup

dex — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:52:14 GMT

I have a recipe for zucchini soup.you need about 4 zucchini,half an onion and 2 garlic cloves.Lightly sauté chopped onion and garlic....add one of those tetra pack size chicken broth and your zucchini roughly chopped.I like to add a little salt,pepper and thyme.I about ten minutes or so the zucchini will be soft.Get out your immersion blender and blend till smooth...serve with a little bit of cream or not.

Re: good and quick soup

loriqvc — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:51:10 GMT

We love all the Bear Creek soups except one: the navy bean. It is incredibly salty yet has almost no flavor, and the dehydrated potatoes never get fully hydrated and therefore retain an odd chewy texture. We added some ham chunks to the leftover pot and reheated it on the stove to help it a little rather than just tossing it, but we'll definitely never buy that packet again.

Re: good and quick soup

corita — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:25:29 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I never heard of this brand of soup. Checked out the chicken--180 calories per cup and 770 mg of sodium???? No wonder it tastes good. I'll pass.
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A couple of months ago, I was interested in that brand of soup, the sodium content made it a definite pass for me. But the flavors do sound good....wish they would make a low/no sodium version!

Re: good and quick soup

SXMGirl — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 22:45:58 GMT

I find that canned and packaged soups are much too salty for me. My go-to soup on most days is to take a carton of bold, unsalted chicken stock, add rice or NO Yolks and some other veggies and seasonings (I use some salt but I also like to add Savory Spice's Fried Chicken Seasoning and some black pepper), bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Absolutely nothing fancy but it tastes good to me.

Re: good and quick soup

shortbreadlover — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 23:28:03 GMT

i wish that they would make a lot of things low soduim

Re: good and quick soup

shortbreadlover — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 23:29:20 GMT

forgot to add that when i use something that has a high soduim cntent, i never add more salt. i try to cook without added salt. but i still et too much salt in food.

Re: good and quick soup

GenXmuse — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 02:07:19 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
take a can of tomato soup, and add a can of beef broth to it. heat until warm and serve.

the beef broth gives the soup such a good flavor. also add 1 t of vodka to the soup. you can't taste it but the tomato has a flavor compund in it that can on;y be released by adding vodka.

That sounds delicious! Will try with vodka too. I bet it makes a good base as well

I watch my sodium intake and have found packaged soups to be a huge culprit. I make my own now with the no salt added broths.

Re: good and quick soup

jannabelle1 — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 03:27:55 GMT

I'm not a fan of the soup packets. It's easy to make a Taco soup that always turns out with a great flavor in the slow cooker with leftovers that can be frozen for later.

1 package of cooked sausage or Taco seasoned meat (or just brown a pound of ground beef)

1 can black beans, drained

1 can pinto or northern beans, drained

1 can Rotel

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can corn, drained

1 package taco seasoning

1 package Ranch dressing seasoning

1 Tbsp diced dried onion (or diced fresh onion)

1 small can drained sliced black olives (optional)

1 cup of water

I like this because it has good-for-you veggies/beans, and doesn't take long to put together. I cook on low for about 3 hours. I guess if this isn't quick enough, then Campbell's makes some great heat and eat soups, or my favorite Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup!

Re: good and quick soup

TTerri — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 03:54:43 GMT

Which grocery stores carry Bear Creek soup?

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queen2000 — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:02:14 GMT

I served Bear Creek potatoes soup in my tearoom for many year. People were always asking for the recipe lol. I told them it was a secret recipe lol. The recipe was a packet of Bear Creek and water.15 min soup .

Re: good and quick soup

queen2000 — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:07:12 GMT

Most store have it .Walmart carries it.