200 Soups

By Madge Baird

200 Soups is chock-ful of tasty recipes using beans and lentils, fresh and frozen vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, fish, potatoes, tomatoes, and anything else you can find in the pantry. From simple Asian broth-based soups to creamy soups of pureed vegetables and hearty stews and chowders, home cooks will find a variety of recipes and techniques that build confidence in the kitchen while providing delicious, nutritious meals.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Release date: Sep 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781423623328

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200 Soups

Madge Baird

200 Soups

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Text © 2011 Madge Baird

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the publisher, except brief portions quoted for purpose of review.

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ISBN: 978-1-4236-2332-8

Heartfelt appreciation for taste testing and encouragement goes to: Veldon and Karen; Carl and Kathryn; Suzanne and Dee; Patty, Boyd and McKay; Florene; Katherine and Phyllis; the Sullivans; the Ukenas; Melissa, Renee, and Anita; the Petersons; Pixie, Glennis, Stacy W., Maryanne, Lei Lani, Stacy S., Marci, and all the ladies of FHE. Special thanks to Suzanne P., Cathy, Marilyn, Kay, Stacy A., Keri, Lanette, and my editor, Michelle, for sharing family-favorite recipes and for tossing ideas for new combinations my way. Soup’s on! 

200 Soups

Table of Contents

Helpful Hints Pureed & Cream Soups African Peanut Soup {V} Butternut-Apple Soup Rosemary-Apple Butternut Soup Gingered Apple-Pumpkin Soup Gingered Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Whippy Carrot and Parsnip Bisque Carrot Velvet Soup Lemon-Thyme Green Bean Soup {V} Lemony Asparagus Soup {V} Creamy Tomato Soup {V} Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup {V} Broccoli Slaw Soup Tomatillo-Avocado Soup Sweet Potato, Pineapple, and Bacon Soup Creamy Parsnip and Apple Soup Spring Pea Soup Cream of Zucchini Soup Parmesan-Spinach Soup Cream of Leafy Green Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Creamy Cauliflower Soup Roasted Red Pepper Soup {V} Vegetable Soups Sweet Ham and Vegetable Soup Slow Alphabet Vegetable Soup Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Cream of Dilly Mushroom Soup {V} Stone Soup* Winter Vegetable Soup {V} Russian-Style Cabbage Soup Beet and Apple Soup {V} Harvest Moon Soup Yellow Summer Soup Italian Garden Vegetable Soup {V} Vegetarian Minestrone {V} Beefy Wheat Berry Soup Creamy Cheddar Vegetable Soup {V} So Easy Chicken-Broccoli Soup with Cheese Peas and Carrots Cheez Whiz Soup Creamy Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup Basic Fresh Tomato Soup Tomato and Shells Soup {V} Zucchini and Stewed Tomato Soup {V} Fresh Tomato–Pesto Soup Orange and Tomato Soup {V} Easy Cream of Tomato Soup Stuffed Pepper Soup Roasted Ratatouille Soup {V} Fresh Tomato with Chicken Soup Spanish Rice Soup Red Tomato Gazpacho {V} Cucumber and Green Tomato Gazpacho {V} Pepperoni and Pasta Soup Tomato-Basil Soup {V} Crabby Tomato Cocktail Soup Broth-Base Soups Soba Noodles with Spinach and Chicken Soup Chicken Wonton Soup Chinese Egg Drop Soup Chick Pea with Chard Soup Easy French Onion Soup Curried Cream of Chicken Soup Easy Cheesy Soup {V} Sesame–Cooking Greens Soup Udon Noodle Soup Shrimp and Rice Noodle Soup Wilted Greens Soup Spring Soup Mongolian Hot Pot Spicy Tomato Consomme Potato Soups Vichyssoise {V} Poor Man’s Soup {V} Corn Chowder Potato with Ham and Mustard Soup Bacon-Blue Potato Soup Ham and Cheese Baked Potato Soup Loaded Baked Potato Soup Chunky Potato Soup {V} German Potato Soup Zuppa Toscana Potato and Parsnip Soup Creamy Pesto Potato Soup Sour Cream Potato Soup Garlicky Potato Dumpling Stew Poultry Soups Homemade Chicken Broth Country-Style Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodleless SoupChicken Gumbo Simple Chicken and Dumplings Chicken and Corn Chowder Chicken Mushroom Soup Easy Chicken Curry Stew Chicken Pot Pie Stew Two-Day Chicken Rack Soup Kay’s Three-Day Chicken Soup Apricot Chicken Curry Soup Chicken Fajita Soup Lemon Chicken Soup Chicken and Gnocchi Soup Best Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup Sausage and Chicken Stew Brunswick Stew Autumn Chicken Stew in a Pumpkin Southwest Pumpkin Stew Turkey Burger Soup Cream of Turkey Noodle Soup Day-After Turkey Soup Curry Turkey-Rice Soup Tomatoey Turkey and Pasta Soup Turkey Vegetable Soup with Dumplings Meat Soups Beef Barley Soup Asian-Style Broccoli Beef Soup Beef and Broccoli Soup Vegetable Beef Stew with Gravy Chunky Dutch Oven Vegetable Beef Stew Mom’s Beef Stew Burger and Onion Stew Hamburger Soup Spicy Hamburger Soup Sesame Sirloin and Mushroom Stew Cheeseburger and Tots Soup Beefy Tomato Rotini Soup Stroganoff Noodle Soup Taco Soup Dutch Oven Mushroom Beef Soup with Gnocchi Beef Stew with Noodles Florene’s Coleslaw Soup Danish Chop Suey Hearty Meatball Soup with Pasta Slow Pot Roast Stew Ham and Corn Chowder Minestrone with Sweet Potato and Ham Hambone Soup Slow Posole Chinese Pork Noodle Soup Teriyaki Pork Soup Pork and Greens Italian Sausage and Lasagna Soup Chinese Pork Meatball Soup Italian Meatball and Pasta Soup Lit’l Smokies and Cabbage Stew Cabbage and Brats Soup Fish & Seafood Stews, Soups, & Chowders Fisherman’s Stew Catfish Stew Manhattan Clam Chowder New England Clam Chowder Canned Salmon Chowder Snapper Chowder Easy Salad Shrimp Bisque Shrimp Creole Soup Crab Bisque Smoked Herring Soup Grilled Salmon Chowder Shrimp Curry Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Cheesy Tuna Chowder Yakisoba with Crab Cheesy Crab Soup Halibut Au Gratin Soup Bean, Pea, & Lentil Soups Lima Bean ’n’ Ham Soup Red Lentil and Barley Soup Fiery Lentil Soup {V} Lentil Curry Soup {V} Lentil, Chick Pea, and Greens Soup {V} Vegetable Soup with Lentils {V} White Hot Chili Spicy Three-Bean Soup Slow-Cooked Black Bean Soup {V} Sausage and Black Bean Soup Bean with Bacon Soup Navy Bean Chili with Sausage Shredded-Beef Chili Smokin’ Hot Chipotle Chili Smoky Sweet Chili Game Day Chili Simple Turkey Chili Spicy-Sweet Pork and Pinto Chili Three Sisters Soup Split Pea with Ham Soup Rosemary Split Pea Soup Vegetarian Chili {V} Black-Eyed Peas, Turnips, and Greens Soup Soups from the Pantry Southwestern Pantry Soup Spinach and Lentil Fusion Soup Cheesy Tuna Pasta Soup Helper Taco Soup Easy Taco Soup Cheesy Potato Soup Easiest Clam Chowder Ravin’ Ramen with Shrimp Soup Chicken Vegetable Ramen Soup Cream of Dilly Green Bean Soup Creamy Broccoli with Chicken Soup Simple Chicken-Vegetable Soup Sweet Pumpkin Soup Tomato-Corn Curry Soup {V} Easy Chicken Gumbo Smokie O’s Soup Gypsy Stew Beefy Mushroom and Rice Soup Metric Conversion Chart

Helpful Hints

Cooking soup is a creative activity. Enjoy the process.

Your own palate is your best guide for how the soup should taste. Taste soups during cooking and adjust.

Measurements and ingredients need not be exact. You can increase or decrease amounts of most ingredients and make substitutions.

Cooking times are approximate and can often be shortened or extended for your schedule.

The base, or flavor foundation, of your soup makes all the difference in its appeal. Keep a variety of broths and bouillons on hand.

Other ingredients that deepen a soup’s flavor with small additions are tomato paste, and Worcestershire, soy, and Asian fish sauces.

Experiment with different thickeners: roux, white sauce, cornstarch, cream of wheat, pureed vegetables, instant potatoes, cream, coconut milk, and more.

All references to olive oil here mean extra virgin, but you can choose other grades.

Fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables, especially home-canned from the garden, can be used interchangeably.

All kinds of tomato products can be used in soups that call for tomatoes, including spaghetti sauce and ketchup.

Save little bits of leftover meat or vegetables in separate freezer containers until you need them for a soup.

For pureeing, use whatever equipment you have: blender, food processor, smoothie maker, hand-held blender, even a hand-held mixer will work to some degree.

The {V} symbol by a recipe title indicates it is vegetarian. Other recipes can become vegetarian with small changes.

Soup is meant to be shared. Take some to a neighbor and get something going!

Pureed & Cream Soups

African Peanut Soup {V}

Makes 12 to 15 servings

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and chile flakes until onion becomes translucent. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, and broth; add just enough water to cover the vegetables. Cover and bring to a boil; cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir tomato juice and gingerroot into the vegetables. Using a hand-held blender, puree soup to a smooth consistency right in the pot. If you use a stand blender, puree in batches. Heat the puree and stir in peanut butter. Season to taste with hot sauce (should have a mild bite but not sting). Serve hot. Garnish with peanuts, if you wish.

Butternut-Apple Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Spray the bottom of a medium saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in the pan, except the half-and-half and cheese, and stir together. Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Use