How about another one?

Potato Soup

About 8 medium potatoes peeled and cut up
2 medium Vidalia onions or any sweet onion cut up
2 grated carrots
enough water to cover and cook down some
1 stick Real butter
8 oz cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
parsley
1 can evaporated milk do not substitute whole milk

Boil all this and let it cook down somewhat, do not drain. Add l can of evaporated milk, l- 8 oz. cream cheese cut up, and one whole stick of Real butter, not margarine. Salt and pepper to taste and some parsley for looks. Simmer very slowly, until all is melted, and then leave on low. If it gets too thick either add more water or more evaporated milk. This is one of the best potato soups. Real yummy. Do not count calories while eating this. Just enjoy. :-)

I'll post one later, but have a question. Does anyone have a recipe for a tried and true cold strawberry soup? I had it about twenty years ago at a resort in NH and it's still on my mind. It tasted like pureed strawberries and whipping cream, but I know there was more to it than that.

patti, I was going to post strawberry bisque. Have had it on several cruises and came home and made it as well.

Chilled Strawberry Bisque
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup milk
1/2 cup of heavy cream (whipping cream)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
fresh mint for flavor and garnish

Puree strawberries, milk, cream and sour cream in blender or food processor until smooth. Stir in sugar. Chill 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator before serving

I have two...neither are fancy but my family loves them.

Cabbage Roll Soup

1 lb ground beef
1 onion

Put in soup pot & brown hamburger & onion.
Then add:
6-8 cups beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
oregano or Italian spice to taste
1/2 cup rice
1/2 cabbage, shredded.

Simmer for at least an hour

When I make this recipe, I usually at least double it or more then freeze in individual servings to take on lunches.
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup

In a soup pot over med heat, add 1 tbsp butter & 1/4 cup water

Add a chopped onion & some nutmeg & garlic

Stir in:
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cauliflower chopped roughly

Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer till cauliflower is cooked. Ladle into blender & process till smooth. Return to pot & add:

1/4-1/2 cup cream (I use whipping cream)
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Simmer briefly, then serve garnished with chopped parsley, dill or chives, or shredded cheese.

When I make the cauliflower, it usually thickens up pretty good but if it doesn't, I make just a bit of white sauce (butter/flour/milk) and add it to the soup. Makes it nice & thick.

Both are excellent with crusty buns or kaisers.

That Cabbage Roll soup sounds right up my alley! I've saved it and will try soon, thank you!
Our meals are simple and good, most of the time, no fancy cooking.

I've made this lots of times and the weather is saying its time do make it again!

5 Hour Stew

1 lb stew meat
4 carrots, chunked (I've also used half or 3/4ths bag of baby carrots)
4 potatoes, quartered
1 large onion, quartered or in chunks
celery, two stalks
3 tablespoon tapioca
2 1/2 to 3 cups V-8 juice (or tomato juice)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Put vegetables and meat into roaster. Mix remaining ingredients, pour juice mixture over meat and vegetables. Seal pan tightly with foil then cover tightly with roaster lid. Bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours.

Oh Glenda, thank you so much!!! It sounds rich and creamy just like I remember. Who'd have thought of sour cream? Can't wait to make it. Thank you, thank you!!!!

I think I've posted this before, but it bears repeating. Just in time for turkey leftovers. It's thick and creamy.

TURKEY CHOWDER (Southern Living)

1 c. green onion, chopped
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. celery, iced
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. turkey or chicken broth (Can cook turkey bones to make broth)
2 c. half an half
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. turkey or chicken, cooked and diced

Saute onion, carrots and celery in butter. Blend in flour. Gradually stir in broth, then cream. Cook stirring constantly until thick. Add remaining ingredients and heat until cheese melts.

This is good for a fast meal.

EGG DROP SOUP

2-1/2 qts. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 c. chopped green onion
4 eggs, slightly beaten

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Slowly pour eggs into the broth, stirring. Cook 1 minute. Makes 10 servings. 1 carb per serving.

I am on my 3rd day of Eating Shrimp Gumbo. I made it so Hot and Spicy that I'm the only one that can eat it.

I'm ready for Potato Soup Now.

Gayle

Patti, warning: It does NOT freeze well!

So eat it all up! :o)

Creamed Cabbage Soup
Serves: 8

2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
2 ribs celery chopped
1 medium head cabbage, shredded (3 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half and half
1 cup milk
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Chopped fresh parsley

In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine broth, celery, cabbage, onion and carrot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Combine cream and milk; gradually add to flour mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened; continue cooking 1 minute longer. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Add ham and thyme and heat through. Garnish with parsley.

*I don't do any seasoning except Salt and pepper and maybe chicken base if I need it. Cream is always good in place of half and half too! ;)Then you can be like me and wonder why you need bigger jeans!

Glenda--no problem!!!

Thank you for the recipes,ladies. Soup/stew weather is upon us. It's been chilly the past few days in Southern Ontario and soup is what I've been turning to mostly.

There was a similar thread about 2 yrs ago on the recipe exchange that I set up as a favorite of mine. Here's the link if you want to look through it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Looking for: Favorite Soup Recipes