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I haven't drunk soup in ages, and neither is it something I ever think of giving the kids.

Come to think of it, I haven't seen any of my friends or other family members drinking soup for a very long time either.

Yet homemade soup (in particular) can be delicious.

Is it something you still eat, and do you make your own?

Or, as in my case, has it slipped off your culinary radar?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,005
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    You can't beat a good cream of tomato.
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    SystemSystem Posts: 2,096,970
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    CountAlucard wrote: »
    I haven't drunk soup for ages, and neither is it something I ever think of giving the kids.

    Come to think of it, I haven't seen any of my friends or other family members drinking soup for a very long time either.

    Yet homemade soup (in particular) can be delicious.

    Is it something you still eat, and do you make your own?

    Or, as in my case, has it slipped off your culinary radar?

    I had home made soup for dinner today, I didn't make it though, mummy did:o

    Jason
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    daisyboodaisyboo Posts: 11,291
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    LOL - i am eating/drinking soup as i type :D

    i eat soup almost every day ;)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 11,637
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    I have home made soup when someone makes it for me (which aint a lot) But I do have a lot of cup-a-soups each week.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,716
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    megane_man wrote: »
    You can't beat a good cream of tomato.


    with plenty of crusty bread!:)
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    ScottnoodleScottnoodle Posts: 1,011
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    retro.ron wrote: »
    with plenty of crusty bread!:)

    *drools*

    I like it when my mum used to do cream of tomato, she used to stir in a bit of butter and some pepper - tasted gorge.

    Yum. :yawn::D
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    swingalegswingaleg Posts: 103,116
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    I have home made soup every day..........

    I make it myself, err.............at home............:eek:
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    supercoolsupercool Posts: 1,160
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    I just had a nice tin of spiced chickpea and spinach soup. Lovely.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,917
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    the canteen where I work has a Soup of the Day which I have been told is quite nice, but I've not had it myself...
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    ludovicaludovica Posts: 25,726
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    I make masses of homemade veggie soup.. Its cheap, healthy and totally delicious.
    I had Pea and Watercress soup today
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,865
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    I love soup.
    All the old vegetables in our house go into a pot to make a nice veg soup. It can be a meal in itself. Obviously great on the cold days.

    I suppose I could drink gallons of soup. :D
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,865
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    ludovica wrote: »
    I make masses of homemade veggie soup.. Its cheap, healthy and totally delicious.
    I had Pea and Watercress soup today

    Great minds!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,389
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    Strewelpeter wrote: »
    I love soup.
    All the old vegetables in our house go into a pot to make a nice veg soup. It can be a meal in itself. Obviously great on the cold days.

    I suppose I could drink gallons of soup. :D

    So, do you simply stick the veg in a pan of stock and simmer?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,865
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    CountAlucard wrote: »
    So, do you simply stick the veg in a pan of stock and simmer?

    Yeah, that's about it. I sweat the veg off in a bit of butter until they soften slightly, add the stock (chicken is quite good. I know, odd for veg soup but anyway...) and simmer until the veg is completly soft. I usually put it through a strainer after that to make it really smooth. :)
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    ludovicaludovica Posts: 25,726
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    CountAlucard wrote: »
    So, do you simply stick the veg in a pan of stock and simmer?
    I put in an onion and then any veg I have.. any combination is fine..chopped.. cover them with water, put in a stock cube (veggy one or chicken) and a bit of pepper. Boil (covered) for 20 mins + (depends how big your veg bits are) let it stand for a bit so you dont melt your hand blender:o:o:o, give it a whizz and bobs your uncle
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    Rebel StimsonRebel Stimson Posts: 842
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    hitnmix wrote: »
    I have home made soup when someone makes it for me (which aint a lot) But I do have a lot of cup-a-soups each week.

    Cup a soups are just a mug of hydrogenated oil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,204
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    I make homemade soup.

    I brought a pink thermos the yesterday so I can take it to uni. :)
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    Rebel StimsonRebel Stimson Posts: 842
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    LittlePolly wrote: »
    I make homemade soup.

    I brought a pink thermos the yesterday so I can take it to uni. :)

    I see Uni isn't as fun as it used to be.
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    swingalegswingaleg Posts: 103,116
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    I had celery soup today...........made it yesterday, enough for two days.

    Tomorow I'll make tomato, lentil and garlic soup..........


    Hmmm..........soup.......it's fab...........:D
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    Rebel Stimson wrote: »
    Cup a soups are just a mug of hydrogenated oil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I know but I cant be bothered making soup at midnight coz that more or less when I have them.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 128
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    My grandma used to make the best pea & ham soups and chicken broth. I need to get the recipes off her and have a go myself, they were so good.

    I eat a lot of soup but I'm kinda lazy and just get the canned stuff.
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    ludovicaludovica Posts: 25,726
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    Celery is always fab in soup
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    ludovicaludovica Posts: 25,726
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    Its what pressure cookers are really good at
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,389
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    Strewelpeter wrote: »
    Yeah, that's about it. I sweat the veg off in a bit of butter until they soften slightly, add the stock (chicken is quite good. I know, odd for veg soup but anyway...) and simmer until the veg is completly soft. I usually put it through a strainer after that to make it really smooth. :)

    Thanks (and ludovica!) I really am going to try making soup this weekend!
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    swingalegswingaleg Posts: 103,116
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    ludovica wrote: »
    Celery is always fab in soup

    Yeah........one of my favourites, dead cheap, easy and gets a bit of veg down.........

    But I only ever have celery in 'celery' soup.........I never add it to other things...........

    I'm a bit like that with most soup........I don't really like 'mixing' things, I have 'one thing soups'.........:D


    Apart from the lentils.........which i think you have to add other things too if they're Puy or Green lentils..........red lentils are fine 'on their own'...........
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