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to think soup is underated but amazing!

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BudgetFoodie · 17/01/2024 21:13

I love soup and it's a staple in my home particularly in the winter. Today I made a thick root veg soup and we had it with crusty bread. It's just so quick and cheap to make and there are so many different options - thin, thick, meat, veg, spicy, creamy.............

Do you make/eat a lot of soup?
What are your favourites?

Our family staples are veg, minestrone, tomato, chicken and sweetcorn and leek and potato.

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Justpontificating · 17/01/2024 21:47

Elphame · 17/01/2024 21:34

I love home made soups and make them at least once a week.

Tonight's was kale and potato. I actually don't like kale but it's OK in soup

Whats the recipe please as I always find kale overpowers soup
Any hints would be appreciated as greens are so good for us

malificent7 · 17/01/2024 21:46

Jamie Oliver Thai red curry souo.

Put cubed squash, whole chicken, coconut milk and thai red curry paste in a slow cooker for about 5 hours or until cooked.
When cooked, remove carcass. peel off meat and put back in soup. Serve.

Kendodd · 17/01/2024 21:42

can i be rude and ask
are the soup eaters slim?
i suspect you are

Worriedaboutleaving · 17/01/2024 21:42

Watercress and courgette

Prawncow · 17/01/2024 21:42

DanceMoveGrooveAndShoutIt · 17/01/2024 21:33

Go on then, who makes their own stock to use in soup?

That reminds me of this Stock veg pie. When boiling a chicken carcass for hours is no longer enough to give you a self-righteous glow …

How to use up spent stock vegetables – recipe

Blitz leftover used stock veg into a puree and combine with beans to make this tasty filling for a thrifty, nifty pie

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/nov/25/how-to-use-up-spent-stock-vegetables-recipe-pie-zero-waste-cooking

Justpontificating · 17/01/2024 21:41

Love soup.
Make it all year round but yes, it comes into its own in the winter.
My favourites are
broccoli,
Jerusalem artichokes
cabbage

I don’t make my own stock as I don’t use stock. I fry onions, herbs, garlic mixup depending on the soup.

If I want it thick I add blended lentils or tofu or blended beans
Thanks @Sleepyteach might try that Tesco recipe you mentioned, sounds yummy

Ingibjörg · 17/01/2024 21:39

I am a big big soup fan. Personal favourites are red lentil and tomato, French onion, watercress, brown rice and chicken. But basically I can, and will, turn anything into a soup…mmmmm

NahHumBrag · 17/01/2024 21:39

DanceMoveGrooveAndShoutIt · 17/01/2024 21:33

Go on then, who makes their own stock to use in soup?

I do pretty often - it freezes really well.

Don’t tonight - used the M&S frozen ‘rounds’ of chicken bone broth.

OfMiceandWomen · 17/01/2024 21:39

DanceMoveGrooveAndShoutIt · 17/01/2024 21:33

Go on then, who makes their own stock to use in soup?

Yes I do. I use the chicken carcass. No waste in our house.
Tonight we had leek,potato and spinach soup.

Cherrysoup · 17/01/2024 21:38

I put tinned soup in a big mug, has to be really hot. Make spicy parsnip soup is a fab idea, the tinned one (Baxter’s) is bonkers expensive!

43ontherocksporfavor · 17/01/2024 21:38

I’ve been making a big pot every week since Christmas. Started with a turkey broth ( using the carcass) and then broccoli and pea/ spicy sweet potato and coconut/ veg and red lentil . I take it to work a few times a week and it’s so much more filling and warming than my usual salad of sorts.

NahHumBrag · 17/01/2024 21:38

Had a big bowl of homemade roasted tomato soup for dinner tonight.

Shit tonne of garlic and thyme in with the well seasoned roasted tomatoes, gently sweated soffitto, a sweet potato, two tins of (more) cherry tomatoes, loads of herbs and chicken bone broth as the liquor. Allow to cook for 40 minutes. It was delicious.

Love to make spinach soup too.

And ramen.

Soup is the best.

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BudgetFoodie · 17/01/2024 21:37

DanceMoveGrooveAndShoutIt · 17/01/2024 21:33

Go on then, who makes their own stock to use in soup?

Sometimes but not always!

I will boil up a chicken carcass if I have one. I often boil gammon and use the stock for pea and ham soup

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ConciseQueen · 17/01/2024 21:37

If anyone likes cold soup, Ottoleghi’s green gazpacho

TheFormidableMrsC · 17/01/2024 21:37

I like a "throw everything in" soup with a bunch of garlic and loads of chilli. Blended down. I'm going to make some tomorrow. I buy flat bottomed ziplock bags so I can freeze portions.

jelly79 · 17/01/2024 21:37

Pea and ham
Chicken and veg
Roasted red pepper and tomato
Butternut squash
Leek and potato

I love but dont make..
Oxtail
Tom yam

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 17/01/2024 21:34

Mushroom soup yum

Elphame · 17/01/2024 21:34

I love home made soups and make them at least once a week.

Tonight's was kale and potato. I actually don't like kale but it's OK in soup

DanceMoveGrooveAndShoutIt · 17/01/2024 21:33

Go on then, who makes their own stock to use in soup?

lesdeluges · 17/01/2024 21:32

I am a plain Jane WRT soup. Hate the idea of it, but love the result every time!

I just buy a pack of ready chopped veg mix in Aldi. I refuse to peel and chop for this. Add a sweet potato (OK I peel and chop this one huh), add herbs and spices and chilli powder (no chopping of chillies lol), garlic and onion - the lazy versions of course. Simmer and blend and top with sour cream or creme fraiche. Irish soda bread (I make my own), and real butter. I do like that, but have to hide anything more than a decent size bowl or I'd have the lot.

That's the only soup I make. But I'm good at that one.

sprigatito · 17/01/2024 21:31

Prawncow · 17/01/2024 21:27

You have ALL the soups Sprigatito

I think I may have a soup problem 😳

ConciseQueen · 17/01/2024 21:31

I love soup!!

So many favourites.

holycrabsticks · 17/01/2024 21:30

Ages ago I screenshotted this post on a soup thread as I wanted to try it, and it's so good!

I think I've made a huge batch atleast every other week since and always have some ready to go in the freezer. We have it with part bakes rolls and lurpak.

Thank you @samthebordercollie if you see this!

to think soup is underated but amazing!
Prawncow · 17/01/2024 21:27

You have ALL the soups Sprigatito

Sleepyteach · 17/01/2024 21:27

I got one of the Lidl veg boxes before Christmas and made three different soups out of it! My DD is a soup monster and taste tested all three and gave me her verdict!

mushroom and garlic is my favourite, DD likes the Tesco nannas magic soup recipe (sweet potato, pepper and tomato) and DH liked my curried carrot and parsnip.

I’m not keen on chunky soup, I like a nice smooth creamy soup! And it has to be in a bowl, I cannot drink it from a cup!