Consider Making These Tasty Soups
December 1, 2009 by Patricia Cox
Filed under Lose Weight
If you’re short on ideas for an appetizer, you might want to consider making a soup at home. It’s light, it warms the body, and the right ones are absolutely delicious. I have a whole cabinet full of recipes and I’d like to share some ideas with you.
There are so many different things you can do with soup, and people often seem to overlook the many possibilities. Having prepared hundreds of different kinds of soup, I’ve done my best to make what some people believe to be a boring dish a very interesting one.
1. Apple and roasted butternut squash soup. This is a great one, as you’ve probably already had and enjoyed a nice butternut squash soup. However, the apples add some kick to this, and the two go really well together.
You’ve probably had soups with croutons in them, but this variety is my favorite when it comes soups featuring croutons. Broccoli soup with a cheese flavored crouton is absolutely great. Whether it’s cheddar, swiss, or any other variety, you’ll want to go with whatever suits your personal tastes.
If you’re a fan of potatoes, try throwing a nugget into the middle of a cream of potato soup. Not only does it add to the flavor, but it gives your soup a great texture, as the warm potato will really enhance the overall experience.
Pumpkin is in season right now and people love a good pumpkin soup. Making one of these from a fresh pumpkin can be absolutely delicious. There are a number of different ways this can be served, both hot and cold. Use your imagination and get creative with the many possibilities.
Lastly, a cream of turkey soup with turkey dumplings inside. This requires a bit more work, but it’s such a great soup and my personal favorite. If you have the energy to pull this off and you like turkey, then I know how you’ll feel about this soup.
There’s a good chance that one of the above soups may appeal to you. If I haven’t done my job, keep on thinking and I’m sure that any one of these ideas could ultimately lead to something else.
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Try These Original Soups
November 18, 2009 by Patricia Cox
Filed under Lose Weight
I’m a soup lover. Whether it’s a hot soup or a cold one on a summer day, it’s a great appetizer and sometimes even makes for a great meal. I’ve made all kinds for myself and I definitely have my favorites.
Depending on what it’s in it, a good soup can vary in both consistency and taste. I’ve been cooking soups for years now, and I’m going to share a few ideas with you if you’re bored at home with the same old soups. There are plenty of ideas that you’ve probably never even thought about.
The first one on my list is a butternut squash soup that features an apple flavoring with it. It goes above and beyond the traditional roasted butternut squash soup by adding a nice, sweet and healthy layer to it.
2. Broccoli soup with cheddar cheese croutons. You’ve probably had the broccoli and cheddar combo on its own, but the cheese flavored crouton here is a game changer.
Here’s another idea. Potato soup, but with a golden browned potato nugget. This gives it a great crispness. The seasoning is key here, and the choice of seasoning is really yours. There are many great ways to make this soup, as I’m sure you’ll discover for yourself.
Appropriate for the time of year, why not try doing something with pumpkin? The natural spices of the pumpkin are absolutely great when hot. You can go with a creamed soup, a bisque, a gazpacho, and other original twists.
5. Ham and cheddar cheese soup. This is an original recipe that consists of a cheddar cheese brother, with bits of ham. The ham is best served boiled, which should probably go without saying if it’s inside the soup.
These are a few of many ideas that you can bring to the kitchen. Have some great meals now!
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