What's your best soup recipe?

[Bernadine]

It's been so rainy here and tomorrow isn't even supposed to get out of the 50s. I'm ready for some soup.

[alzi]

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 green onions (green and white parts), thinly sliced
2 tbsp finely minced ginger
1 lb extra firm tofu, drained and pressed, then cut into 1 cm cubes
6 cups vegetable broth
pinch five spice powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
8 ounces thin yellow noodles
10-12 frozen dumplings
chili garlic sauce, for serving
Instructions

Heat the oil in a large soup pot and add the shallots. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and scallions, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, soy sauce and five spice powder and let simmer.
While the broth is simmering, cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse.
Stir the dumplings into the broth and simmer until the dumplings are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Taste and add salt as needed. Add the noodles, mix well, then ladle into bowls to serve.
Top with a little chili garlic sauce

[Deleted]

What are you in the mood for?

Cream of Pumpkin, Corn Chowder, Carrot Soup, Coconut Curry Lentil Soup.

[Bernadine]

Oct 1, 2015 10:19:44 GMT -5 @imback said:

What are you in the mood for?

Cream of Pumpkin, Corn Chowder, Carrot Soup, Coconut Curry Lentil Soup.

Nothing specific, but probably something more traditional. H is not a very adventurous eater.

[kitkat2613]

Baked Potato soup. Best thing on rainy, cool fall days. I use this recipe www.annies-eats.com/2009/12/10/baked-potato-soup/

[cinderbella]

I sort of wing it but my favorite is a chicken/veggie soup that resembles tortilla soup.

Sautee with olive oil and a little chili powder or red pepper flakes for heat:
a few carrots, stalks of celery, small onion, green pepper........and whatever other veggies you have on hand.

Add a can of diced tomatoes with chilis (with the liquid), large can of chicken broth, diced rotisserie chicken breast, frozen corn, and more seasoning (I usually just use taco seasoning) - simmer for 30 minutes or until veggies are soft.

When I serve it, I add diced avocado, small dollop of sour cream, fresh diced tomatoes, and a little shredded cheese. You can also add crushed tortilla chips. You may need to add more chicken broth after a day or two because it tends to thicken up.

So good - it's my go-to for lunches for the week at work.........one pot lasts me Tuesday-Friday and I haven't gotten sick of it yet!

[bittybomb]

My husband makes the most delicious corn chowder. I am no help though because I have no idea how he makes it. But I am reasonably certain there is cream of crap somewhere in there. And I don't care one bit.

[captainobvious]

I like "Caveman" Chili when it's cold. Is chili soup? I don't know. Anyway, here's the recipe I use (I tend to modify based on what I have on hand.)

cavemanketo.com/caveman-chili/

[luckyval]

I choose creamy or stock based, then choose a main meat/veggie and then throw the whole kitchen sink at it.

[Deleted]

Oct 1, 2015 10:22:29 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Oct 1, 2015 10:19:44 GMT -5 @imback said:

What are you in the mood for?

Cream of Pumpkin, Corn Chowder, Carrot Soup, Coconut Curry Lentil Soup.

Nothing specific, but probably something more traditional. H is not a very adventurous eater.

Corn chowder is always yummy and is very traditional in terms of its flavor profile. 

This is from Margaret Rudkin's Pepperidge Farm cookbook.  It is the first soup I ever made. It was the second meal I ever made, as I recall, I made my family peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when I was eight or nine. 

Corn Chowder

4 cups corn, I use frozen
2 medium-sized potatoes, I usually use russets
1 small Bermuda onion, the purple-colored ones (1 cup chopped)
1 cup water
2 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons butter
2 cups hot milk
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
pinch cayenne (optional)

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
Peel and chop onions.
Place corn in large soup pot. 
Pour 1 cup water and the chicken broth into the pot.
Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
In the meantime, boil cubed potatoes in 1 and 1/2 cups water in a separate pot until tender.
Cook the chopped Bermuda onion in 4 tablespoons butter, slowly, without browning, about 10 minutes.
Add onion, potatoes, and hot milk to the corn.  Bring to a simmer.
Add heavy cream, and salt and pepper to taste.  Pinch cayenne, if desired.

Soup's on!

[juliachild]

Chicken tortilla soup

Roasted tomato soup

Butternut squash and cider soup

[rosiedozie]

This is my absolute favorite:

smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/

It's very hearty and freezes well.

[SwimDeep]

Oct 1, 2015 10:37:59 GMT -5 luckyval said:

I choose creamy or stock based, then choose a main meat/veggie and then throw the whole kitchen sink at it.

This is what I do.

I made a creamy potato soup a few days ago that turned out amazing. Started with potatoes, added a few carrots, founds some parsnips so I tossed those in too. Simmered them in chicken broth until they were tender.
Sauteed leeks and onions with garlic then added those to the pot and whipped everything together with an immersion blender. Added some cream at the end because it was just too healthy. Topped with bacon, cheese, and scallions.

It was completely random based on what I had on hand, but it turned out so good

[janegold]

I love this minestrone soup recipe: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/winter-minestrone-recipe.html.

[So_Fetch]

Minestrone
www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2012/12/olive-garden-inspired-minestrone-soup.html

Turkey Meatball Spinach Tortellini
www.skinnytaste.com/2014/02/turkey-meatball-spinach-tortellini-soup.html

[laceylaplante]

The least healthy and most delicious potato soup.

disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/carnation-cafe-closes-thursday-for-renovations-at-disneyland-park/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+DisneyParks+%2528Disney+Parks+Blog%2529&utm_content=Google+Reader

[tacosforlife]

www.homesicktexan.com/2012/11/turkey-enchilada-verde-soup_19.html

I have also made it with chicken. SO GOOD.

[jane6672]

I love this forever:

www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-white-chili

I make a huge batch and the leftovers are even more delicious.

[btdt]

www.myrecipes.com/recipe/creamy-sweet-potato-soup

[wambam]

meljoulwan.com/2012/10/24/golden-cauliflower-soup/

[isabel]

This is delicious.
www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-wild-rice-soup

[Deleted]

I've heard @cse1960 knows how to make a mean tomato bisque!

[pagas]

crockpot chicken enchilada soup
chicken pot pie soup
butternut squash and apple soup
chicken chipotle chowder

[wambam]

Oct 1, 2015 11:23:16 GMT -5 pagas said:

butternut squash and apple soup

This sounds amazing.

Only semi-related side note: this schtuff is amazing. I haven't made it this year and I need to. www.multiplydelicious.com/thefood/2012/10/roasted-fall-harvest/

[silva]

This one is super easy and so good! I'm adding it to my list next week!

chewnibblenosh.com/2013/02/15/slow-cooker-tortellini-and-sausage-soup/

[silva]

Oct 1, 2015 10:44:49 GMT -5 rosiedozie said:

This is my absolute favorite:

smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/

It's very hearty and freezes well.

oooh!  I have some chard I need to use. This is perfect!  Thanks!

[miso]

Pho ba.

[Deleted]

Oct 1, 2015 11:42:59 GMT -5 miso said:

Pho ba.

Pho bo?

[nicanmatt]

skinnytaste is my go-to:
www.skinnytaste.com/2010/12/broccoli-cheese-and-potato-soup.html
www.skinnytaste.com/2008/12/pasta-fagioli-64-pts.html
www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/turkey-chili-taco-soup.html

YUMMMMMMMMMMMM

[lightbulbsun]

West African Peanut Soup: cookieandkate.com/2013/west-african-peanut-soup/


Ingredients
•6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
•1 medium red onion, chopped
•2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch strips
•¾ cup unsalted peanut butter
•½ cup tomato paste
•Hot sauce, like sriracha
•¼ cup roughly chopped peanuts, for garnish

Instructions
1.In a medium Dutch oven or stock pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
2.In a medium-sized, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and tomato paste, then transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hot stock to the bowl. Whisk the mixture together until smooth, then pour the peanut mixture back into the soup and mix well. Stir in the collard greens and season the soup with hot sauce to taste. Simmer for about 15 more minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often. Serve over cooked brown rice if you'd like, and top with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.