Soup’s On

October 8, 2010 at 7:55 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Soup’s On Soup n.  A liquid food consisting of meat, fish, or vegetable stock, often with various solid ingredients added.  This is Webster’s definition of soup.  What’s yours?  Whatever it is, it should be hearty and delicious. As we experience cooler outdoor temperatures we want to retreat to the comforts of our homes.  For many of us, that means enjoying meals with family and friends.  For me, I start thinking “Soup’s On.”  A hot bowl of soup will take the chill off and might be just what is needed to warm the body. Here’s one of my favorite soup recipes for you to try. Double Roasted Tuscan Chicken Soup Prep Time:  5 Minutes   Cook Time: 8 Minutes 4 Servings 2 cups diced roasted chicken 1/2 cup diced onion 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup peas & carrots 1 carton (32 oz.) College Inn Rotisserie Chicken Bold Stock Fresh basil (optional) 1.  Cook chicken and onion in oil in large saucepan, for 3 minutes. 2.  Add peas & carrots and stock. Simmer 5 minutes Garnish with chopped fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.  This recipe is on the box panel of College Inn’s chicken stock.  Visit http://www.collegeinn.com for more rich and flavorful recipes. I usually make this with leftover roasted chicken.  Once most of the chicken legs, wings and breast meat has been cut away, there’s enough left on the carcass to make a hearty pot of soup.  Keep a carton of chicken stock on hand in the pantry.  You don’t necessarily need to use fresh vegetables, canned ones will do.  If peas and carrots aren’t your favorite, substitute any vegetables you like.  I happen to like barley, so whenever I make this soup, that’s what I add to mine along with other vegetables.  Once, when I didn’t have fresh basil, I chopped up a few leaves of fresh turnip greens instead.  You create your own recipe to suit your taste buds. During cold and flu season a Soup’s On gift basket is a great gift to send.  It can be filled with a variety of items that will get anyone on the mend quicker.  We can even personalize it for you, just ask.  Visit us at www.basketsbyconsuela.com for this and other gift ideas. Baskets by Consuela    “we think outside the basket” Website: http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com

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