tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123460818686262606.post8538952666892955693..comments2023-10-31T10:00:01.592-07:00Comments on Silly Little Mischief: Slightly Over BudgetLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123460818686262606.post-38516489740389408762008-02-08T07:22:00.000-08:002008-02-08T07:22:00.000-08:00My mom taught me a great trick to making soup.1) S...My mom taught me a great trick to making soup.<BR/><BR/>1) Saute garlic and onion in a little olive oil at the bottom of your soup pot for about 5 minutes over low heat, until fragrant and the onions are starting to soften.<BR/><BR/>2) Add any seasonal vegetables (not leafy ones, though) you like, cut up into bite-sized chunks; saute over higher heat until they turn a brighter color.<BR/><BR/>3) Add broth to taste, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer at least half an hour (longer is often better, but watch that if you want chunks of veggies in the soup, they don't get too soft. This is also where you add rice, if you want it.<BR/><BR/>4) 15 minutes before serving, add any green leafy veggies or herbs you want in the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add a little wine/ alcohol, now's the time to do it. This is also where you want to add pasta, if you want it.<BR/><BR/>If you use that formula, you can pretty much make any kind of soup you want with whatever you have lying around, and it will pretty much always taste good if you have good broth. If you have strong enough flavors in your vegetables, you can even make it with water.<BR/><BR/>5) Add lemon juice and/or sour cream/ cream/ dairy if desired. Puree the soup if you want "cream of" soup.<BR/><BR/>6) Enjoy.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472824248832737141noreply@blogger.com