Soup-Making Tips

ANYTHING can become a soup! It's all about the broth... 

Celery, garlic, and onions are your friends. Especially celery. 

I buy the big white Spanish onions. One onion can feed the pot! 

I often have frozen chopped spinach and frozen corn to add in a pinch. 

Leftover potatoes, rice beans, meat, greens all can go into the pot. 

Adding tomato past or can of crushed tomatoes is fun. 

Fresh foods can brighten the pot when making soup from frozen leftovers. 

My problem is the soup keeps getting LARGER so I have on hand many containers to freeze and label.

I cheat, I buy chicken bouillon cubes and don't be afraid to make or boost your stock or broth. This is my secret! I also save vegetable water from steaming veggies for a good stock. 

Sometimes adding a dash of olive oil to give body and even a splash of red wine vinegar to cut into the flavors. Sometimes adding soy sauce! 

We also keep a jug of CHEAP Carlo Rossi Chianti in the cupboard and use dashes of it in soup to add sweetness to the saltiness. We use it in many foods. 

Have fun! 

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