Homemade Soup Ideas!
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup:
Perfect for a busy weeknight or whenever you need to a cozy pick-me-up, chicken noodle soup is the perfect quick and easy recipe for your cookbook.
Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Broth
- Vegetables
- Noodles
- Herbs
Instructions:
- Dice up your veggies and cut your chicken into bite size pieces.
- Sauté your vegetable until soft then add chicken pieces and cook together.
- Pour in broth and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook noodles separately and drain.
- Once chicken and vegetables are cooked, add noodles to pot.
- Stir well to mix all ingredients and seasonings.
With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you could have a delicious bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup!
Thai Coconut Curry Soup:
Whether you’re craving a quick meal or looking to impress your dinner guest, this recipe is sure to hit the spot!
Ingredients:
- Boneless chicken (sliced or cubed)
- Coconut milk
- Thai bird chilies
- Mushrooms
- Red or green curry paste
- Lime juice
- Chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Add spoonful of red or green paste to medium saucepan and stir until you can smell the aroma.
- Pour in can of coconut milk and stir until paste is creamy.
- Add broth of choice.
- Add chicken pieces and let it cook in simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked season soup with additional ingredients to taste.
Adding additional ingredients like fish sauce, brown sugar, chilies, and lemongrass will enhance the flavor and add texture. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes once everything is added to allows flavors to blend.
Chili:
Looking for a satisfying and comforting meal that’s quick to make? Look no further than our easy chili recipe!
Ingredients:
- Ground beef or turkey
- Beans
- Diced tomatoes and onions
- Peppers
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Paprika
Instructions:
- Brown ground meat in medium saucepan, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once meat is browned add diced onions and minced garlic Cook for a few minutes until fragrant then add diced tomatoes.
- Stir ingredients together then add desired beans.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to desired taste.
- Bring chili to simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Taste and add seasoning as needed, if too thick add a little water or broth.
This quick and hearty chili recipe is perfect for any occasion. It comes together in minutes and before you know it, you’ll have a restaurant worthy bowl of homemade chili.
All Your Soup Needs
Mushroom Bisque:
Ingredients:
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced onions
- Minced garlic
- Butter
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream
- Fresh thyme
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
Instruction:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add diced onions and minced garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 until they start to brown.
- Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir well to coat. Cook until no longer taste the flour.
- Pour desired broth slowly to prevent lumps from forming. Stir occasionally as pouring.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes to allow soup to thicken and flavors to mix together.
- Use regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
- Return soup back to pot and pour in heavy whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the bisque simmer for a few more minutes and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Let’s carry the warmth and comfort of homemade soups with us throughout the year. Whether it’s a classic chicken noodle soup or something a bit more adventurous like the Thai coconut curry soup, I hope after reading this you will embrace your inner joy of cooking!
