Soup Weather - Page 3

jinx · 01-30-2010, 03:34 PM

That chili looks pretty dern good to me sky.

Makin' soup today... 15 bean-n-ham(hock).
Also making oatmeal cookies... check your mail next week BB.

skysidhe · 02-01-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

That chili looks pretty dern good to me sky.

Makin' soup today... 15 bean-n-ham(hock).
Also making oatmeal cookies... check your mail next week BB.

It was dern good too!

I have never had luck with the 15 bean soups. The tiny beans get mushy and disappear before the big beans are done.

Oatmeal cookies I get. You lucky BB.

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Originally Posted by Pie

I'm thinking chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight.

I am the only person that likes those around here. It's a shame too.

jinx · 02-02-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

I have never had luck with the 15 bean soups. The tiny beans get mushy and disappear before the big beans are done.

The mushy beans make it nice and thick though... technically this is 16 bean, since I threw in some green beans with the other veggies. Is good.

Cookies didn't come out as well so I made some more this morning. Going out today.

skysidhe · 02-02-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Just found an original receipe for French Onion soup. I think I am going to try to make some.

I like cooked onions but have never tried a french onion. If you make it and it turns out well take a picture would ya?

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Originally Posted by jinx

The mushy beans make it nice and thick though... technically this is 16 bean, since I threw in some green beans with the other veggies. Is good.

Cookies didn't come out as well so I made some more this morning. Going out today.

It looks very very good and I like the addition of the green beans. That's a definite winner.

Did you add a tomato base? It looks better than I remember although if it had turned out as nice as yours looks I would have.

I think mine was watery with floaty bits.Too much water obviously since yours is thick and delicious looking.

I will have to give it another try inspired by your photo and hints!

jinx · 02-02-2010, 07:52 PM

Yeah, aside from soaking the beans overnight I don't follow the directions on the beans bag. I don't use the ham flavor packet either.

I start with mirepoix + minced garlic and a little olive oil in the soup pot over medium until soft (pre-shredded carrots in the bag are awesome), then added a big can of diced and a big can of crushed tomatoes, box of chicken stock, the soaked/drained/rinsed beans and a ham hock (and salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, whatever else you're into). Simmer for several hours. Remove the hock, cut the meat off the bones, add the meat back to the soup. Throw in some (frozen) green beans or anything else you want and simmer for another hour or so. Add water or more stock if it get's too thick.
I add my hot sauce to individual bowls so it's not too spicy for anyone.

limey · 02-02-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

... I threw in some green beans with the other veggies. Is good.

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I did this with the last (frozen) portion of the last batch of Harvest Soup I made last night. And some leftover bacon

YUM!

busterb · 01-30-2010, 03:54 PM

Tomorrow is Hearty soup with a few add-ins. 1lb. mixed veggies, ham hock and whatever.
Should have made today. Now only 33ºF.

Check your mail also Jinx.

bbro · 02-01-2010, 03:40 PM

Tonight will be potato and leek soup...provided I can make it to the store. Hope I like it!

lumberjim · 02-01-2010, 04:09 PM

you know how to make leek soup?

monster · 02-01-2010, 04:11 PM

you need a recipe? Leeks here are generally terrible, though. You have to shop around to find nice ones (picked young, large expanse of white flesh, not so much green leaf)

lumberjim · 02-01-2010, 04:26 PM

I'd like to take a nice leek...

glatt · 02-01-2010, 04:30 PM

That sounds really good. I haven't made potato leek soup in ages.

Pie · 02-01-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm thinking chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight.

monster · 02-01-2010, 05:32 PM

I bet you'd enjoy a nice steaming bowl of cock-a-leeky soup

classicman · 02-01-2010, 06:11 PM

where is the shopped version? C'mon monnie - you slippin or what?

01-30-2010, 03:34 PM	#1
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	That chili looks pretty dern good to me sky. Makin' soup today... 15 bean-n-ham(hock). Also making oatmeal cookies... check your mail next week BB. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

02-02-2010, 07:52 PM	#5
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Yeah, aside from soaking the beans overnight I don't follow the directions on the beans bag. I don't use the ham flavor packet either. I start with mirepoix + minced garlic and a little olive oil in the soup pot over medium until soft (pre-shredded carrots in the bag are awesome), then added a big can of diced and a big can of crushed tomatoes, box of chicken stock, the soaked/drained/rinsed beans and a ham hock (and salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, whatever else you're into). Simmer for several hours. Remove the hock, cut the meat off the bones, add the meat back to the soup. Throw in some (frozen) green beans or anything else you want and simmer for another hour or so. Add water or more stock if it get's too thick. I add my hot sauce to individual bowls so it's not too spicy for anyone. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-30-2010, 03:54 PM	#7
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Tomorrow is Hearty soup with a few add-ins. 1lb. mixed veggies, ham hock and whatever. Should have made today. Now only 33ºF. Check your mail also Jinx. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch. Last edited by busterb; 01-30-2010 at 04:00 PM. Reason: add

02-01-2010, 04:09 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	you know how to make leek soup? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-01-2010, 04:11 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	you need a recipe? Leeks here are generally terrible, though. You have to shop around to find nice ones (picked young, large expanse of white flesh, not so much green leaf) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-01-2010, 03:40 PM	#8
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Tonight will be potato and leek soup...provided I can make it to the store. Hope I like it!

02-01-2010, 04:26 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'd like to take a nice leek... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-01-2010, 04:30 PM	#12
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That sounds really good. I haven't made potato leek soup in ages.

02-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#13
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I'm thinking chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

02-01-2010, 05:32 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I bet you'd enjoy a nice steaming bowl of cock-a-leeky soup __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-01-2010, 06:11 PM	#15
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	where is the shopped version? C'mon monnie - you slippin or what? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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