Soup recipes for dinner???

[chattiesmom]

I make two delicious simple soups stock made with OxTails.

Prepare the OxTails --

Brown Oxtails on all sides. Throw them in the soup pot and cover with water (at least a an inch over the top of the ox tails. Bring to a boil and let them simmer several hours to make a rich beef stock. Cool, smim fat off the broth, remove OxTails from pot pull the meat off and discard fat and bones. This stock freezes well -- I try to keep some on hand all the time for a quickie soup.

Vegetable soup --

I add a package of frozen "soup mix" vegetables plus a small can of diced tomatoes to the broth and meat and simmer for a couple of hours.


For the French Onion Soup --

1 small to medium onion for each serving
1" thick slice french bread
Mozzerella Cheese

Place french bread in a bowl, cover with onions and Mozzerella Cheese, pour hot broth over the top and pop in the micorwave until the cheese melts. Oh my it's yummy!!!!

[abby2473]

Love this thread! Well, not for me, I'm not the one who cooks , that would be hubby ...but can I ask, what is an Oxtail? What is an Ox?

[tsurc]

Funny to see oxtails mentioned...my MOM loves them but you don't hear of many people who do. She puts them in her veggie and barley soups.

I would love to help you as I make alot of soups but I don't do recipes...I am more of a throw this and that together and VOILA!! My favorite concoction being my Cheesy Broccoli soup....

[Karrie]

Chicken Soup!

One boiled and boned Chicken - set aside
Strain the broth

Add:
5 chicken bouilon cubes
2 Ramen flavor packets (chicken)
Salt (or garlic salt opt.)
Pepper
4 med. diced potatoes
Boil potatoes in broth until tender
Add the ramen noodles and chicken.
Done!


Optional Chicken/Gravy over mashed potatoes:
Boil and bone one whole chicken - set aside
Strain the broth

Add:
5 chicken bouilon cubes
2 Ramen flavor packets
Salt (or garlic salt opt.)
Pepper
Bring to boil and add 4-5 tablespoons of cornstarch
Return chicken pieces to the gravy
Serve over mashed potatoes

Good luck!!

[hartygirl]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Great! Except for the fact I'm allergic to seafood That might make for an interesting evening.

Sorry! WOW Nikki has some awesome soups up her sleeve!! Im going to have to make those! The best part is NO MEAT!! But still packed with protein! mmmmm Thanks Nikki, and thanks Amanda for starting this thread!

[mickey3696]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I love soup! I seriously make a ridiculous amount of soup. Here are the ones I have on my computer and can easily copy/paste. If any sound good just let me know.

Coconut Lentil Soup
Black Bean Soup
Baked Potato Soup
Colcannon Soup
Green Minestrone
Summer Squash Soup
Three Bean Chili
Tomato and White Bean Soup
White Bean and Kale Soup

I would like your Summer Squash and your Tomato and White Bean Soup. Ohh and your Colcannon soup. LOL They all sound so good. I can eat soup everyday.

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by hartygirl

Sorry! WOW Nikki has some awesome soups up her sleeve!! Im going to have to make those! The best part is NO MEAT!! But still packed with protein! mmmmm Thanks Nikki, and thanks Amanda for starting this thread!

Thank you!

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by mickey3696

I would like your Summer Squash and your Tomato and White Bean Soup. Ohh and your Colcannon soup. LOL They all sound so good. I can eat soup everyday.

Thank you! The summer squash soup is one of my very favorites.

Summer Squash Soup

2 tsp Olive oil
1 c Onion chopped
1 1/2 tbsp Basil chopped
2 lbs Squash chopped
1 medium Zucchini chopped
1 1/2 c Vegetable broth
1 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp White pepper
1/4 c Light sour cream

Instructions
Saute onion till tender
Add squash, zucchini, broth, salt and pepper
Cove, cook over med. 20 min stirring occationally
Add basil and sour cream
Stick blend
Cook till heated through
* if you don't have an immersion blender, just use a regular blender in 2 batches.


Tomato and White Bean

Ingredients

1 c Onion chopped
2 tbs Olive oil
5 cloves Garlic chopped
2 c Crushed tomatoes
1 c Vegetable broth
2 tbs Tomato paste
15 oz White beans drained and rinsed
2 tsp Rosemary chopped
1 sprig Thyme

Instructions
Saute onions
Add garlic
Add remaining ingredients
Simmer 45 min.

The original recipe called for italian sausuage. I adapted it when I stopped eating meat. It's missing a little something and so far I just add some pesto and all is good. I've also tried adding Tofurkey sausage but it wasn't quite right. If you come up with anything else, let me know.


Colcannon Soup

Ingredients

2 tbs Butter
2 1/2 c Potato diced
1 c Onion diced
1/2 tsp Salt
3 c Vegetable broth
2 c Water
1 lb Savoy cabbage
1 tbs Fresh thyme

Instructions
Melt 1 Tbsp butter in pot over med heat, add potato, onion, salt and pepper, cover, cook 6 min.
Add broth, water, bring to a boil, cook 10 min.
Combine 3 T water and 1 T butter in skillet, add cabbage and thyme, cover and cook 10 min. Salt and pepper
Blend potato mixture till smooth, add cabbage, heat through

[nvnvgirl]

This is my latest favorite soup~ it's really delicious and it freezes fantastically!

Southwestern Soup


Description:
Prep: 15 min., Cook: 45 min.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (16-oz.) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-oz.) can petite diced tomatoes and jalapeños, undrained
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes and mild green chiles, undrained
1 (14-oz.) can beef broth
2 cups frozen yellow and white whole kernel corn
1 (1-oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
1. Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink and onion is softened; drain.

2. Stir in kidney beans, next 8 ingredients, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Serve with desired toppings.

Southern Living, JANUARY 2009

[stovesj]

Here's one of my new favorite's. Paula Deen's Taco Soup. You can also make in on the stovetop and it doesn't take as long. I halve the recipe and add a can of chicken broth.

Taco Soup Recipe : Paula Deen : Food Network

Here is another favorite and it's very easy and quick to prepare:

Joanne’s Bean and Pasta Soup


Saute:

2 slices bacon - chopped
3-4 mild italian sausage-removed from casing and crumbled
3 cloves garlic - diced
1 medium onion - diced

Then add:

1 14-15 oz can beef broth
1 15oz can Hunt’s chili beans - undrained
1 15oz can small white beans - undrained
1 15oz can whole tomatoes - diced
1 can water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 T. dried parsley
1 tsp thyme or to taste

15 minutes before serving add:

1/2 cup small shell pasta



Serve with shredded parmesan cheese

[nvnvgirl]

[QUOTE=stovesj;2571645]Here's one of my new favorite's. Paula Deen's Taco Soup. You can also make in on the stovetop and it doesn't take as long. I halve the recipe and add a can of chicken broth.

Taco Soup Recipe : Paula Deen : Food Network


Wow, that looks good too! Thanks for posting it!

[stovesj]

[quote=nvnvgirl;2571647]

Originally Posted by stovesj

Here's one of my new favorite's. Paula Deen's Taco Soup. You can also make in on the stovetop and it doesn't take as long. I halve the recipe and add a can of chicken broth.

Taco Soup Recipe : Paula Deen : Food Network


Wow, that looks good too! Thanks for posting it!

It's great and the corn chips are a great twist instead of tortilla strips. Also I put in a full packet each of Taco Seasoning and Ranch Dressing Mix for the halved recipe. Ymmmm.....

[Wylie's Mom]

This soup makes me and hubby crazy - we just inhale it when it's in the house. Even though hubs is a meat eater, he loves it w/out the meat. I put the meat ingredients in [brackets]. If you think you don't like tofu -- OH PEOPLE YOU JUST THINK AGAIN!

Hot and Sour Soup
(This is a double recipe, can easily be cut in half - but DON'T do it )

[½ lb. pork boneless loin]
[1 t cornstarch]
[1 t soy sauce]
[1 t salt]

Meatless Version
1 lg. pkg/box mushrooms, roughly chopped or sliced
2 blocks firm tofu, cut into 1½ x ¼ inch strips
8 c. chicken broth (or veg. broth)
6 T white vinegar
2 T soy sauce
2 t salt
2 cans (1 c.) shredded canned bamboo shoots, cut into thin strips
¼ c. cornstarch
¼ c. cold water
½ t white pepper (can subs. black pepper)
4 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ c. chopped green onion
4 t red pepper sauce
1 t. sesame oil

For meat version: trim fat from loin; cut into 2in. strips. Toss pork, starch, salt, and soy in med. bowl. Cover and put in fridge for 15 mins.

Meatless version: In large stock pot/stew pot, heat broth, vinegar, soy, salt to boiling; stir in bamboo, mushrooms, pork (if using), and tofu. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover & simmer for 5 mins.

Mix starch, water, and pepper – then stir into soup. Heat to rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour beaten eggs slowly into soup – stirring constantly w/ large fork until egg forms threads and soup thickens. Stir in green onions, pepper sauce, and sesame oil. Simmer on low heat for 3-5 mins., then serve.

[ltret0294]

Lots of great sounding recipes that I'll have to try. How about a "recipe sticky" where we can share more recipes, beyond soups.

[romeos mommy]

try allrecipes.com

i get all my soups from them.