The Best Soup is Homemade

Hello again -

Here's why you want to learn to make the best homemade soup, a big potful.  It's not only good--there's lots more.

To be prepared, keep a collection of seasonings on hand.  A good variety looks like this:

          Basil, Thyme, Curry Powder, Ground Cloves, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Bay Leaf

          Oregano, Marjoram, Cumin.   Also good:  Chinese Stir Fry Sauce, Soy Sauce,

                          Worcestershire

The Pot -   You must have a good big stockpot.   I like stainless steel.  It will serve you well.

                  6 Quart size minimum, 8 Quarts is better.

I'm including a recipe here today.  It's a good one, I've done it lots of times.  It's a chicken soup and I hope you try it.     Also included here is a picture of some cookware that might interest you.



Cuisinart 10 piece cookware set



            TASTY CHICKEN SOUP

     3 Tbs Olive Oil

     2 Chicken Breasts, skinless or not
      1 large Onion, sliced 

     1 clove garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder

     3 Carrots - sliced - or a bag of baby

Cuisinart 7 piece cookware set

       carrots 

     2 Celery Stalks - sliced

     2 medium Potatoes cut into chunks

     One Quart Vegetable Broth
     One Quart Water  
     Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper

     1/4 Tsp  ground Cloves

     1 Tsp  Curry Powder

     1/2 Cup  White Wine

1.  Saute the Chicken in the olive oil for about 7 minutes

     over medium heat

2.  Add the Onion and the Garlic

3.  Lower the Heat a bit and add the the Vegetables

4.  Season with Salt and Pepper

5.  Add the ground Cloves and the Curry Powder
6.  Add the Quart of Broth and the Quart of Water
7.  Add the White Wine after about 30 minutes

Simmer on medium low heat with Pot Cover tilted for about an hour.

Don't let it boil. Remove the Chicken, cut into slices or pieces and return to the pot.