Soup

[skcin]

Damn, do I love soup. I really do. It's so tasty good and warm and comforting, especially this time of year. The only soups I don't like are cold soups - soup is not meant to be cold, IMO. One time I went to a coworker's house for dinner & she gave us soup that supposedly had mango & other fruits in it. It literally tasted like vomit, it was all I could do not to throw up on her table. I politely said "Oh, it's just not for me" and supressed the urge to gag. Oh, and I'm not a big fan of tomato.

I love creamy soups (mushroom is best.) Broccoli cheese & beer cheese soup are good too. For brothy soups, I prefer chicken or turkey over beef. And I don't like soup with ground beef floating around in it - little steak chunks are one thing, but wet ground beef is yuck. French onion is good as long as there's lots of melted cheese. Ooooh! And my favorite local restaurant makes Buffalo Chicken Wing soup - so good! And this one Chinese restaurant (it's really good, authentic Chinese food, not that fast-food buffet crap I usually eat) makes a phenomenal egg drop soup using only the whites.

I make a kickass split pea with ham soup, usually in Spring with the leftover Easter ham. I really should make soup more often. As far as canned, I used to love Campbell's chicken noodle or cream of mushroom as a kid, but they're too blah for me now. Progresso's great in a pinch, I take that for lunch a lot.

Thoughts on soup? For or against?

[JazmenFlowers]

love soup. love it. cream of chicken is my favorite. or cheese and broccoli.

quick, easy and delicious recipe.

brown chicken breasts (about 2), throw in a can of cream of mushroom soup...cook til it's warm. throw over a pan of rice (already cooked of course) and top with slivered almonds. bake for about 15 mins or until cooked through. It is divine. In fact, I may eat it for dinner tonight (I start NutriSystem later this week so I'd better enjoy it while I can).

[amber]

I like soup a lot, but not as many kinds as you. Stew is good, too.
Progresso is my favorite brand of soup. I like lentils, vegetable, minestrone, vegetable chicken, vegetable chicken with rice, vegetable beef sometimes, and once in awhile split pea. I like Miso soup, too. I don't love cream soups, or mushroomy, or soup with cheese in it. Clam Chowder the white kind is good, but I almost never eat it. I would never want chunks of ground beef in my soup, either.
Omigosh, remember campells bean with bacon soup?! Oh, I loved that when I was a kid! It's really strong and fake tasting. I wonder if they still have it? I never buy Campbells now, it's way gross compared to Progresso.

[JazmenFlowers]

I try not to eat too much soup (the canned kind at least)...way too much sodium.

[amber]

I try not to eat too much soup (the canned kind at least)...way too much sodium.
It does have a lot. But I don't think salt is the monster it's made out to be.
However - soup is a massively awesome diet control tool. I should make more soup. Then I could also put sea salt instead of regular.

[MoonChilde]

I love soups too...but I really dont eat much canned ones...I find them way to greasy...I do love to make my own or try something really different..I had this soup once with squash and crab...ohh it was soooo good...

[UnwindedDreams]

love soup. love it. cream of chicken is my favorite. or cheese and broccoli.

quick, easy and delicious recipe.

brown chicken breasts (about 2), throw in a can of cream of mushroom soup...cook til it's warm. throw over a pan of rice (already cooked of course) and top with slivered almonds. bake for about 15 mins or until cooked through. It is divine. In fact, I may eat it for dinner tonight (I start NutriSystem later this week so I'd better enjoy it while I can).
Hey, I always make brown mushroom chicken...but never with almonds.

[UnwindedDreams]

Damn, do I love soup. I really do. It's so tasty good and warm and comforting, especially this time of year. The only soups I don't like are cold soups - soup is not meant to be cold, IMO. One time I went to a coworker's house for dinner & she gave us soup that supposedly had mango & other fruits in it. It literally tasted like vomit, it was all I could do not to throw up on her table. I politely said "Oh, it's just not for me" and supressed the urge to gag. Oh, and I'm not a big fan of tomato.

I love creamy soups (mushroom is best.) Broccoli cheese & beer cheese soup are good too. For brothy soups, I prefer chicken or turkey over beef. And I don't like soup with ground beef floating around in it - little steak chunks are one thing, but wet ground beef is yuck. French onion is good as long as there's lots of melted cheese. Ooooh! And my favorite local restaurant makes Buffalo Chicken Wing soup - so good! And this one Chinese restaurant (it's really good, authentic Chinese food, not that fast-food buffet crap I usually eat) makes a phenomenal egg drop soup using only the whites.

I make a kickass split pea with ham soup, usually in Spring with the leftover Easter ham. I really should make soup more often. As far as canned, I used to love Campbell's chicken noodle or cream of mushroom as a kid, but they're too blah for me now. Progresso's great in a pinch, I take that for lunch a lot.

Thoughts on soup? For or against? My mom makes a great split pea with ham too...but she does it weekly:laugh: Too bad I'm not a kid anymore...damn! that was some great cooking!!! When you make it, You should get a french baquette...reheat in the oven in tin foil and butter it...and dip it in the soup...omg...heaven:rolleyes:

[golden braid]

I'm definitely not into soup. I haven't been into it ever since I was a kid. I never eat it unless I'm over at someone's house and they've served it for dinner. I don't mind it so much if it has a lot of good stuff in it but I don't like when it's just broth.

[JazmenFlowers]

I like Miso soup, too.
don't even go there! I love Miso soup. I almost named my black lab Miso, but settled for Lulu.

[chiliD]

I'm having a "soup revival". I used to really be into soups, but kind of lost my soup-ness about 10 years ago. But, recently, I've rediscovered the "joy of soups". I refuse to credit Donovan McNabb's mom's commercials for it, but damn if those didn't have a SMALL hand in triggering my re-interest in soup.

And, yeah, with my controlled hypertension, the sodium IS a major concern.

I've just discovered "Italian Wedding Soup"...spinach, meatballs & the mini-macaroni in a chicken broth. (I've had both Campbell's & Progresso...both are great). Very light, yet filling. Speaking of "Miso", it's kind of an "Italian Miso" (I also love Miso...the more chopped green onions the better!)

And, yep, I do like my namesake...chili. Any kind, mild, hot, with beans, no beans, beef, steak, chicken, meatless, it's all good. Especially with loads of cheese & onions! ;)

Susan (my beautiful wife) makes THE BEST Vegetable Beef soup in the world! (I'm biased, sure, but nonetheless...) The most theraputic soup ever...I'll take it over ANY kosher chicken soup. :thumbsup:

[JazmenFlowers]

Speaking of "Miso", it's kind of an "Italian Miso" (I also love Miso...the more chopped green onions the better!)
yet another thing we have in common...this must stop - lol - I love the green onions too.
And, yep, I do like my namesake...chili.
I love chili as well. I like just plain chili, with cheese and fritos. YUMMY.

[skcin]

I'm definitely not into soup. I haven't been into it ever since I was a kid. I never eat it unless I'm over at someone's house and they've served it for dinner. I don't mind it so much if it has a lot of good stuff in it but I don't like when it's just broth.


Hubby doesn't really like soup much, which annoys me if that's what I want to make for dinner. He'll eat it, but then bitch that he'll be hungry in an hour. If its really thick, he's OK.

Amby - I LOVE New England (white) clam chowder - sooooooo good! I'll eat Manhatten (red) in a pinch, but I much prefer NE.

That place I mentioned with the chicken wing soup (which is chunks of chicken in a creamy chicken broth with celery, carrots, hot sauce and...blue cheese :thumbsup: ) is called Danny's, they have 4 different kinds of homemade soup in their soup & salad bar every day. The only one that's there every day is the chicken wing, and they usually have a clam on Fridays. The had a chicken cordon bleu soup once - to die for. :nod:

[DavidMn]

Campbell's select has some really good stuff.

[madformac]

I'm having a "soup revival".

Me too, I think mine is to do with cutting back financially on unimportant stuff. ( Gas in the UK has just gone up 44%, electricity 20%, and now the local government tax is going up 5%!!!! I'm not kidding, it's soooo expensive living here)

Minestrone, Vegetable and Beef Broth are my soups of choice right now... :nod:


Susan (my beautiful wife) makes THE BEST Vegetable Beef soup in the world! (I'm biased, sure, but nonetheless...) The most theraputic soup ever...I'll take it over ANY kosher chicken soup. :thumbsup:

When I eventually get my ass over there I'll have to try it :) Followed by several beverages no doubt......

[amber]

I always find it strange yet alluring how Italian food often mixes way too many kinds of meat together. The other day I was watching some show, or reading something, Italian cooking, and it was like...."wrap the meatball filled turkey with prosciutto...then wrap that in salami...top with mozzarella...sprinkle a little parmesan..."
:laugh:
(chili's Italian soup with meatballs in chicken broth reminded me of that).
I love Chili, too. All kinds.
I've never tried manhattan clam chowdah.

[DavidMn]

I'm having a "soup revival". I used to really be into soups, but kind of lost my soup-ness about 10 years ago. But, recently, I've rediscovered the "joy of soups". I refuse to credit Donovan McNabb's mom's commercials for it, but damn if those didn't have a SMALL hand in triggering my re-interest in soup.

And, yeah, with my controlled hypertension, the sodium IS a major concern.

I've just discovered "Italian Wedding Soup"...spinach, meatballs & the mini-macaroni in a chicken broth. (I've had both Campbell's & Progresso...both are great). Very light, yet filling. Speaking of "Miso", it's kind of an "Italian Miso" (I also love Miso...the more chopped green onions the better!)

And, yep, I do like my namesake...chili. Any kind, mild, hot, with beans, no beans, beef, steak, chicken, meatless, it's all good. Especially with loads of cheese & onions! ;)

Susan (my beautiful wife) makes THE BEST Vegetable Beef soup in the world! (I'm biased, sure, but nonetheless...) The most theraputic soup ever...I'll take it over ANY kosher chicken soup. :thumbsup:My stepdad makes the BEST hommade Chili.

[madformac]

My stepdad makes the BEST hommade Chili.

You can't beat a good chili... :thumbsup: The processed ready meals are sheer crap compared to the real homemade stuff..

[DavidMn]

You can't beat a good chili... :thumbsup: The processed ready meals are sheer crap compared to the real homemade stuff..I hear you there.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^ you just reminded me...

I don't know who all likes tofu (and sorry this is off-topic) but I got a new brand of barbecue tofu this weekend that is out of this world. I can't remember the brandname...smart something. The texture and flavor is perfect. Anyway, I know how hard it is to find good tofu products so if you're interested PM me and I'll give you the brandname later tonight.

[skcin]

I love Chili, too. All kinds.
I've never tried manhattan clam chowdah.


Eh - you probably won't like it as much as the NE, but maybe.

I LOVE chili! I got a chili cookbook in the mail (from Marlboro, of all things. Nobody tell them I quit 5 years ago, or else they'll stop sending me crap!) I've tried a few from that book, one had honey in it (interesting) and one had Jack Daniel's, jalapenos & cream cheese - that one was fantastic.

Funny side note - my mom always put elbow macaroni in her chili, so i assumed everyone put pasta in their chili until I grew up & moved out. Boy, was I annoyed that nobody made it that way. Except Cincinati (sp) chili, which is a little different than hers, but still delish! Also, I prefer a thick chili to a soupy one.

[estranged4life]

like 'em during the cold weather season, Especially with crushed saltines.

[Sugar]

When I started tinkering around with Japanese cooking, miso soup was one of the first things I made. I now make a wonderful pork and potato miso soup with bunches of veggies.

I also just discovered a pork and shrimp soup made with egg noodles and thai fish sauce in chicken broth. I made it now two weeks in a row because it's simply delicious.

A creamy tomato recipe is another fav and I also always make split pea after a ham.

Can't do canned soup anymore. YUCK! except sometimes one of those Soup at Hand ones for a quick lunch at work. But ONLY the tomato ones.

And I have two of the Marlboro cookbooks, too. The photos are beautiful, and I have had some good results from the recipes.

[Serrart]

I always find it strange yet alluring how Italian food often mixes way too many kinds of meat together. The other day I was watching some show, or reading something, Italian cooking, and it was like...."wrap the meatball filled turkey with prosciutto...then wrap that in salami...top with mozzarella...sprinkle a little parmesan..."
:laugh:
(chili's Italian soup with meatballs in chicken broth reminded me of that).
I love Chili, too. All kinds.
I've never tried manhattan clam chowdah.

The historic explanation is that Italian cuisine has been originated by many poor dishes and since only few people could afford decent quantities of one kind of meat (especially beef), we became creative mixing them.

The other reason is that if you mix meats, for example, in ragu or meatballs (polpette), they become tastier.

Romy

[GODDESS6]

the new campbell's soup in the box, is fabamundo!!!:blob1: ~

[DavidMn]

the new campbell's soup in the box, is fabamundo!!!:blob1: ~Is that the select or the chunky?

[GODDESS6]

Is that the select or the chunky?
i had to look, it is select, they have a mushroom & another 1 w/ squash & it is to die for good~

[diamondsnake]

I despise soup. It is just too hot!

[goldie]

Soup is awesome. Homemade soup is best! I get violently ill (really!) from canned soups with MSG in them. So I only go for the all natural organic canned soups. (Wolfgang Puck makes some pretty good organic soups). Or I just make my own chicken noodle soup.

[sara1998]

I'm not a soup kinda girl. I like it on occasion. My faves are cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, and NE clam chowder. The little guy that works in the cafe at work just made some wonderful cream of broccoli. I had to have some, and then, I loved it so much, I had to buy seconds to bring home. Sara got to it before I did. :( I also love chili. My dad's is what I'm used to. He just puts onion, ground beef, chili seasoning, tomato's and kidney beans. So boring. I have to bring some peppers and cheese to make it tasty.

[DavidMn]

I'm not a soup kinda girl. I like it on occasion. My faves are cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, and NE clam chowder. The little guy that works in the cafe at work just made some wonderful cream of broccoli. I had to have some, and then, I loved it so much, I had to buy seconds to bring home. Sara got to it before I did. :( I also love chili. My dad's is what I'm used to. He just puts onion, ground beef, chili seasoning, tomato's and kidney beans. So boring. I have to bring some peppers and cheese to make it tasty.I've never had Manhatten chowder. U ever tried that?

[amber]

The historic explanation is that Italian cuisine has been originated by many poor dishes and since only few people could afford decent quantities of one kind of meat (especially beef), we became creative mixing them.

The other reason is that if you mix meats, for example, in ragu or meatballs (polpette), they become tastier.

Romy
Thanks for the info. I agree tastier. My grandma puts meatballs and pepperoni chunks in her rigatoni. Same with Lasagna - none of those fancy vegetables in it! :laugh: But if you think about it, probably lots of cultures were too poor for meat at all, or all one kind - and yet - Italians do it biggest and best. :shrug:
EXPLAIN THAT, FRANCESCA!!!
:laugh:

Also - Sugar reminded me of another super delish soup that I just tried for the first time a year or so ago - Thai seafood soup. It's so spicy in a really good way. I don't like oysters or shrimp much, but the scallops are great. I just take those other things out and leave the veggies and scallops - oh, the broth is to die for! DIE! it's kind of expensive though. For me, maybe not for a normal person.

[ragandbone]

Soup is awesome. Homemade soup is best! I get violently ill (really!) from canned soups with MSG in them. So I only go for the all natural organic canned soups. (Wolfgang Puck makes some pretty good organic soups). Or I just make my own chicken noodle soup.
I think that Wolfgang Puck soup (organic and not) is the best canned soup right now, even better than the Progresso. In general though, I am too cheap for canned soup - I would rather make a pot, and eat ten times as much, with a spoon, leaning over the stove.

I really like puree soups, especially carrot. The puree carrot soup has lots of possible variations: cream, or not, dill or ginger curry, veg. stock, or chicken.

I also like tomato vegetable soup, or a stew, like pasta fazool (sp?) which has beans and pasta.

Thai soups are amazing, but I have been too lazy to try to make one. I think the one I like in the restaurnts is the Tom Ka Gai.

My mother makes a great white bean soup, and a really yummy turkey soup with rice, and she uses a slow cooker for these.

[amber]

damn! I should whip out the ol' crockpot and make some soup. /\ I have no idea what kind of Thai soup that is. :laugh: I didn't know there were so many soups.

I think Wolfgang Puck's soup is terrible. I couldn't decide if it was the flavor mixes he uses, which aren't regular, or what. But after I tried it 3 times I couldn't risk finding out the answer anymore. :( I don't think I have a very adventurous soup pallette.

[HomerMcvie]

I've been on a BIG soup kick this whole winter, mostly making my own, the past couple months. Clam Chowder(NE), Cream of Broccoli, and Gumbo, mostly...
I'm too good of a cook!:(

[ragandbone]

damn! I should whip out the ol' crockpot and make some soup. /\ I have no idea what kind of Thai soup that is. :laugh: I didn't know there were so many soups.

I think Wolfgang Puck's soup is terrible. I couldn't decide if it was the flavor mixes he uses, which aren't regular, or what. But after I tried it 3 times I couldn't risk finding out the answer anymore. :( I don't think I have a very adventurous soup pallette.

I should have pointed out that I haven't tried all of the WP soups, and I bet the ones I tried had meat in them, so I compared them to Progresso with meat (chix) and I thought his were much better. I didn't try any weird ones. You would have tried the veg ones, right? I just tried some Amy's soups from the New Leaf, and they were great, but needed salt, and were pricey.
The Thai soup I mentioned is a lime coconut soup, sometimes with Chicken, but I think it can be without as well.

[skcin]

I really should make soup from scratch more. Like Amber said, dump everything into the crock pot & let it cook all day. I do make what I call semi-homemade soups sometimes (canned broth, add fresh or frozen ingredients) but not often enough. I think I'll make some soup this weekend. :thumbsup: And I'll be making vegetarian chili when my brother & his wife come to visit in 2 weeks, that's always good. :)

[JazmenFlowers]

semi-homemade soups sometimes (canned broth, add fresh or frozen ingredients)
sounds like one of my favorite Food TV shows :blob2:

I steal all that bitch's ideas.

[skcin]

sounds like one of my favorite Food TV shows :blob2:

I steal all that bitch's ideas.


Mark loves her, thinks she's hot. :laugh:

[chiliD]

And I have two of the Marlboro cookbooks, too.

:eek: 1001 ways to add tobacco to your favorite recipes? :shocked:

:laugh:

[bikerchic]

And my favorite local restaurant makes Buffalo Chicken Wing soup - so good!

Go figure :rolleyes: :laugh:


:thumbsup: on the mushroom. Use to be my favourite until someone on here said that c*m tastes like mushroom soup :shocked:, I haven't quite enjoyed it the same since. :distress:

[hayley]

Eww!! I love cream of mushroom soup, I must be a slut. My boyfriend made me the greatest cream of mushroom soup for Valentine's Day. Fresh, with garlic and gigantic whole mushrooms. It was the best thing I've ever tasted.

I have an addiction to Trader Joe's frozen Cream of Asparagus soup, too.

[bikerchic]

Eww!! I love cream of mushroom soup, I must be a slut.

:lol: :lol:

[JazmenFlowers]

Mark loves her, thinks she's hot. :laugh:
I love her too. She's a HUGE gay rights activist; her brother is gay. I think she may be over the LA chapter of GLAAD.

[JazmenFlowers]

Eww!! I love cream of mushroom soup, I must be a slut.
LMAO. that is hilarious.

[Sugar]

;) :eek: 1001 ways to add tobacco to your favorite recipes? :shocked:

:laugh:

Of course... :lol:

The books are kinda cool because they're all western-countryfied recipes, like how to make biscuits over an open fire in a cast iron skillet (and I'm gonna try it one of these days) and bunches of spicy chilli recipes (so you can taste it since you've killed your taste buds after years of smoking). And they're chock full with beautiful photos of both the food and of all these cowboy western scenes.

There's a one-pan cake recipe out of it that's made with coffee I make a lot! And once you sprinkle the tobacco on top, it's to die for. ;)

[skcin]

:eek: 1001 ways to add tobacco to your favorite recipes? :shocked:

:laugh:


I know! When they sent them to me, I was like "wth is this?" But they're award winning recipes from people across the country who submitted them, all really good. And all tobacco free! :laugh:

[skcin]

Go figure :rolleyes: :laugh:


:thumbsup: on the mushroom. Use to be my favourite until someone on here said that c*m tastes like mushroom soup :shocked:, I haven't quite enjoyed it the same since. :distress:


Alright, who's the lucky girl or guy who's partner's c*m tastes like cream of mushroom? Come on, spit it out.

Wait... :laugh:

[JazmenFlowers]

Alright, who's the lucky girl or guy who's partner's c*m tastes like cream of mushroom? Come on, spit it out.

Wait... :laugh:
OMFG! :laugh:

I thought it was common knowledge :shrug: :o

[Serrart]

Thanks for the info. I agree tastier. My grandma puts meatballs and pepperoni chunks in her rigatoni. Same with Lasagna - none of those fancy vegetables in it! :laugh: But if you think about it, probably lots of cultures were too poor for meat at all, or all one kind - and yet - Italians do it biggest and best. :shrug:
EXPLAIN THAT, FRANCESCA!!!
:laugh:

Well, is it necessary to quote the famous Madonna's T-shirt in "Papa Don't Preach" video? :thumbsup:

Romy

[David]

Soup is great: clear soups, cream soups, cold soups, hot soups.

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom should be thrown out like the nux vomica it is.

In general, I avoid canned soups (although there are some good ones available) because of the extremely high sodium content. But that shouldn't deter many of you who don't have blood pressure problems.

Here's how I make my own big pot of vegetable soup. I like knowing about everything that went into the soup I'm eating.

Baby red potatoes
Baby carrots
Baby bok choy
Celery with hearts
1 yellow onion
Yellow (or summer) squash
Cauliflower
Fresh dill
Pepper

Cut it all up & throw it all in a pot of water. Simmer for at least two hours. Sprinkle Kretschmer toasted wheat germ over your bowl of soup (it has a great sweet taste).

Mmm-mmm...Natural soup goodness! No preservatives, no chemicals, no weird **** off the elements table!

[BTFLCHLD]

my fav soup is egg-drop especially if i have a cold

[JazmenFlowers]

my fav soup is egg-drop especially if i have a cold
another good one, but I have to really crave it. I'm not a big egg person...but I do crave it sometimes.

[amber]

Well, is it necessary to quote the famous Madonna's T-shirt in "Papa Don't Preach" video? :thumbsup:

Romy
Yes, because I have absolutely no idea what it says. Never been a Madonna fan.

Hey, David - I've tried to make soups with basically those ingredients and it comes out pretty bland. Or did I make stew? Either way. And you didn't put any kind of meat chunk in your broth for flavor, and you didn't mention using chicken broth or beef broth for the water. Does yours really taste good? Is it bland? Did I imagine my whole soup problem?

[hayley]

Yes, because I have absolutely no idea what it says. Never been a Madonna fan.

Hey, David - I've tried to make soups with basically those ingredients and it comes out pretty bland. Or did I make stew? Either way. And you didn't put any kind of meat chunk in your broth for flavor, and you didn't mention using chicken broth or beef broth for the water. Does yours really taste good? Is it bland? Did I imagine my whole soup problem?
I make basically the same soup only with chicken stock instead of water. I've done it with just water but I always end up putting in a ton of garlic for flavor because I think it's too bland. I'm a garlic ho.

[David]

Hey, David - I've tried to make soups with basically those ingredients and it comes out pretty bland. Or did I make stew? Either way. And you didn't put any kind of meat chunk in your broth for flavor, and you didn't mention using chicken broth or beef broth for the water. Does yours really taste good? Is it bland? Did I imagine my whole soup problem?The absence of salt is undoubtedly what makes it taste bland to you, especially if you eat a lot of canned soup. A can of chicken broth or even vegetable broth would certainly add flavor, but a single can of that contains more than 1,000 mgs of sodium, so those with hypertension need to steer clear.

But certainly try your favorite seasonings in it next time, or add various combinations of herbs (dill, coriander, thyme, etc.). Or drop some cubes of sirloin in (dredge the sirloin cubes in flour & seasoning & then sear them for an extra boost of flavorful goodness).

[ragandbone]

You can really boost the flavor (without adding too much salt) of a homemade soup by carmelizing onions, or by sauteing onions adding some mushrooms, and tossing in some wine. Also, a few drops of vinegar (I like white balsamic) makes bean soup really tasty.
I have also been using those aseptic boxed veg and chicken stocks (organic) that you can get inexpensively at Trader Joes, or on sale at whole paycheck.

of course, Amber, you may no longer trust me, because of differing Wolfgang Puck soup opinions :laugh:

[amber]

I make basically the same soup only with chicken stock instead of water. I've done it with just water but I always end up putting in a ton of garlic for flavor because I think it's too bland. I'm a garlic ho.

I think I just used water, too. That's probably it. So, you sleep with people for garlic?

David - I know I put hella salt in it. I salt everything. I'm a salt ho. I salt my chips, even. And I think I put in not sirloin but chicken, which is less flavorfull.
Anyway, i do need to add more herbs and things, and perhaps even more onion. I don't think I knew as many things the last time I made soup.

I'm thinking, David, I've seen at Whole Foods various low sodium or vegetable based etc. broths - that could be helpful as well.
My mom used to plop a giant hamhock in a huge pot of lentils. They were good. I'm suprised no one else mentioned lentils here, they are extremely nutritious and very filling compared to a lot of soups. They are also cheap.

Thanks, guys - I think I'll retry the soup thing this weekend:)

Edit - no Eliza, those sound like good ideas. I will not hold your liking of WP soups against you. And why aren't my flipping emoticons working?!?!?!?! Dammit! I'm like a girl without a face!

[chiliD]

I have an addiction to Trader Joe's frozen Cream of Asparagus soup, too.

ANYTHING from Trader Joe's is great! :thumbsup:

Their frozen shrimp & vegetable stir-fry kit is TO DIE for! Ditto their Blackened Cajun Salmon.

[DavidMn]

Beer Cheese soup is another personal fav of mine.:thumbsup:

[Sahara]

I did a sort of double take when I saw the title of this thread. I was just going along and the next thing it's ..... soup?

Four pages worth of it?

You guys have WAAAY too much time on your hands. :lol:

[amber]

I did a sort of double take when I saw the title of this thread. I was just going along and the next thing it's ..... soup?

Four pages worth of it?

You guys have WAAAY too much time on your hands. :lol:

But you had enough time on your hands to actually answer this thread without even talking about soup. So....

besides, soup is pretty important.

[hayley]

I think I just used water, too. That's probably it. So, you sleep with people for garlic?
No, but I sleep with people (person) who give me lots of it in meals.

[hayley]

ANYTHING from Trader Joe's is great! :thumbsup:

Their frozen shrimp & vegetable stir-fry kit is TO DIE for! Ditto their Blackened Cajun Salmon.
I have a problem when it comes to their goat cheese & olive frozen pizza. I have consumed four of them in one sitting while under the influence.

Their veggie meatballs are amazing, too. Yum.

[Sahara]

But you had enough time on your hands to actually answer this thread without even talking about soup. So....

besides, soup is pretty important.


..... You're too much for me, mate. :wavey:

[chiliD]

I have a problem when it comes to their goat cheese & olive frozen pizza. I have consumed four of them in one sitting while under the influence.

Their veggie meatballs are amazing, too. Yum.


Thanks for the tip, I'll have to give one...{ahem!}...ONE...a try. :lol:

Four pages worth of it?

Nope! FIVE (and still going!)

All this talk about soup...I'm hungry...and it is almost lunch time...let's see what is on today's menu...{sound of rustling through canned goods in a metal shelf}...here we are...Campbell's Select Italian Sausage With Pasta & Pepperoni! YUMMMMM! (I hope!)

[DavidMn]

..... You're too much for me, mate. :wavey:Hey, speaking of soup and knowing youre from Ireland, there's this Irish bar called The Local here in Minneapoolis that serves the BEST Onion soup ever!!

[SuzeQuze]

It does have a lot. But I don't think salt is the monster it's made out to be.
However - soup is a massively awesome diet control tool. I should make more soup. Then I could also put sea salt instead of regular.

It is, I read about a recent study where participants who ate soup, while others ate an equivalent calorie food, lost about 40% more weight on a calorie controlled eating plan. It fills you up and leaves you satisfied longer. I like the Progresso soups too and Chunky.

I like the sirloin burger soup! It's good! The little burgers don't split up and arent gross, I mean it. I hate that they label a can as 2 servings though. C'mon people, let's get real.

[amber]

..... You're too much for me, mate. :wavey:
I was going to put a laughie, but my smilies aren't working.:)

[amber]

It is, I read about a recent study where participants who ate soup, while others ate an equivalent calorie food, lost about 40% more weight on a calorie controlled eating plan. It fills you up and leaves you satisfied longer. I like the Progresso soups too and Chunky.

I like the sirloin burger soup! It's good! The little burgers don't split up and arent gross, I mean it. I hate that they label a can as 2 servings though. C'mon people, let's get real.

I've read that too. Here's another thing I read that's kind of weird - I guess french people or something eat their salads after meals? Anyway, the point of the study was that it's better to eat your salad after the meal instead of before like we usually do, because it's much better for your digestion and enables you to glean more nutrients from your food.
hahahahaha, I know, two servings. riiiiiight.

[SuzeQuze]

I'm having a "soup revival". I used to really be into soups, but kind of lost my soup-ness about 10 years ago. But, recently, I've rediscovered the "joy of soups". I refuse to credit Donovan McNabb's mom's commercials for it, but damn if those didn't have a SMALL hand in triggering my re-interest in soup.

"It's loaded wit beef!" :lol:

I've just discovered "Italian Wedding Soup"...spinach, meatballs & the mini-macaroni in a chicken broth. (I've had both Campbell's & Progresso...both are great). Very light, yet filling. Speaking of "Miso", it's kind of an "Italian Miso" (I also love Miso...the more chopped green onions the better!)

Omigod, I frikkin love Italian Wedding soup. The cafe here at work serves it sometimes. Mmm. I have to get out of this soup thread because I've started counting calories and this is making me hungry!

[SuzeQuze]

I've read that too. Here's another thing I read that's kind of weird - I guess french people or something eat their salads after meals? Anyway, the point of the study was that it's better to eat your salad after the meal instead of before like we usually do, because it's much better for your digestion and enables you to glean more nutrients from your food.
hahahahaha, I know, two servings. riiiiiight.

Sometimes at work I get a pizza slice and a small salad. I always eat the slice first! Hehe! I think I was supposed to be French; rich foods, great wine, and no weight issues! :lol:

[amber]

Sometimes at work I get a pizza slice and a small salad. I always eat the slice first! Hehe! I think I was supposed to be French; rich foods, great wine, and no weight issues! :lol:
heehee.
good that you eat your slice first.
I actually am French - but I think you have to live there for it to work. Dammit.

[DavidMn]

Sometimes at work I get a pizza slice and a small salad. I always eat the slice first! Hehe! I think I was supposed to be French; rich foods, great wine, and no weight issues! :lol:Pizza=Yummy.:)

[ragandbone]

I did a sort of double take when I saw the title of this thread. I was just going along and the next thing it's ..... soup?

Four pages worth of it?

You guys have WAAAY too much time on your hands. :lol:

Yes, I was going to post in the "ledge, a distraction?" thread, and then I realized that posting on the soup page would answer the question. I don't have much time on my hands at all - I am stealing it from my work and other obligations.:laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

damn! I should whip out the ol' crockpot and make some soup. /\ I have no idea what kind of Thai soup that is. :laugh: I didn't know there were so many soups.

I think Wolfgang Puck's soup is terrible. I couldn't decide if it was the flavor mixes he uses, which aren't regular, or what. But after I tried it 3 times I couldn't risk finding out the answer anymore. :( I don't think I have a very adventurous soup pallette.

Here's a quick soup recipe that was given to me by a health fanatic that is really good and pretty cheap.


Chic Peas (aka Garbanzo Beans) - canned or pre-soaked
Chicken Broth
Kale
Curry

Just throw everything together and heat it up!

[DavidMn]

Here's a quick soup recipe that was given to me by a health fanatic that is really good and pretty cheap.


Chic Peas (aka Garbanzo Beans) - canned or pre-soaked
Chicken Broth
Kale
Curry

Just throw everything together and heat it up!What's Kale? is that like seaweed?:eek:

[SuzeQuze]

Eww!! I love cream of mushroom soup, I must be a slut. My boyfriend made me the greatest cream of mushroom soup for Valentine's Day. Fresh, with garlic and gigantic whole mushrooms. It was the best thing I've ever tasted.

...

You're going to marry him, aren't you! That sounds soo good!

[SuzeQuze]

What's Kale? is that like seaweed?:eek:

More like a very dark lettuce.

[DavidMn]

More like a very dark lettuce.Oh ok. I'd eat that.:nod:

[chiliD]

What's Kale? is that like seaweed?:eek:

It's kind of like a weird cross between Romaine lettuce, cabbage & celery.

http://home.comcast.net/~holachapulin/Images/kale.jpg

[DavidMn]

It's kind of like a weird cross between Romaine lettuce, cabbage & celery.

http://home.comcast.net/~holachapulin/Images/kale.jpg
I'll bet it's one of those greens that goes into those fancy gourmet salads.

[hayley]

You're going to marry him, aren't you! That sounds soo good!
I think so, shh!

My favorite dessert in the world is key lime pie. So, V-Day Dinner was the cream of mushroom soup w/ garlic bread, breaded chicken breasts stuffed with parmesan cheese and mushrooms, and a key lime pie with fresh whipped cream. From scratch. There's nothing hotter than watching your very masculine boyfriend make a pie crust from scratch.

[SuzeQuze]

I think so, shh!

My favorite dessert in the world is key lime pie. So, V-Day Dinner was the cream of mushroom soup w/ garlic bread, breaded chicken breasts stuffed with parmesan cheese and mushrooms, and a key lime pie with fresh whipped cream. From scratch. There's nothing hotter than watching your very masculine boyfriend make a pie crust from scratch.

He's a keeper, oh yes he is!

[SuzeQuze]

heehee.
good that you eat your slice first.
I actually am French - but I think you have to live there for it to work. Dammit.

Well, technically I am part French too, my great grandmother's name was Celine, damn Ms Dion for stealing it! Its such a pretty name.

[David]

I'm thinking, David, I've seen at Whole Foods various low sodium or vegetable based etc. broths - that could be helpful as well.The low-sodium broths are definitely an improvement in the sodium department, but even they have 300 to 500 mgs per serving (with what? 2 servings per can?).
My mom used to plop a giant hamhock in a huge pot of lentils. They were good. I'm suprised no one else mentioned lentils here, they are extremely nutritious and very filling compared to a lot of soups. They are also cheap.I eat a full bag of lentils just about every week, thanks to my faux chopped liver recipe! It looks like chopped liver, it smells like chopped liver & it even tastes like chopped liver. But it's only lentils, caramelized onions & hard-boiled eggs! I will provide my recipe shortly.

I'm a chopped liver fanatic but I didn't want all that saturated fat all the time, so I limit my real chopped liver intake to once a month or so, & now I eat my faux chopped liver day after day!! It's great on whole-wheat bread with raw spinach epaulets! YUM!!

[David]

Omigod, I frikkin love Italian Wedding soup.Sounds good! Of course, one of my favorite soups is albondigas soup in a hacienda-style Mexican restaurant like Don Jose's.

I also adore raw eel soup from Eiichi's. My mouth is watering now!!

[Serrart]

Yes, because I have absolutely no idea what it says. Never been a Madonna fan.


Okay...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/serrart99/papadontpreach.jpg

Romy

[Sahara]

Yes, I was going to post in the "ledge, a distraction?" thread, and then I realized that posting on the soup page would answer the question. I don't have much time on my hands at all - I am stealing it from my work and other obligations.:laugh:

Ah, the irony. I'm curious about the second pic in your sig. What is it?

Hey, speaking of soup and knowing youre from Ireland, there's this Irish bar called The Local here in Minneapoolis that serves the BEST Onion soup ever!!

:confused: That's ... er .... fabulous! :)

And Amber -- hope you get those pesky smilies sorted out.

[cliffdweller]

Paula, I have to say, coming from Texas, that if I saw a bowl of chili that had elbow macaroni in it, well, I think my reaction would be something like this: :shocked: then maybe this: :eek:

:laugh: Rock on 3 alarm chili with no beans! :thumbsup:

Chili cook-offs are one of my favorite things in the summer...yes, the summer when it's 100 in the shade with 80% humidity :rolleyes:, ah well, at least there's free beer.

[ragandbone]

Ah, the irony. I'm curious about the second pic in your sig. What is it?


Your question inspired me to replace it with a better scan of the pic. It is a detail from a John Singer Sargent painting called "El Jaleo".
I noticed that fans on the Ledge refer to Stevie as "La Nicks" and it reminded me of how Flamenco dancers usually have a title, for instance, "la Rubia, "La Monica". I am a big Flamenco fan, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Stevie has a lot of the qualities of great Flamenco artists - minus the amazing footwork, of course!

Oh yes, and to keep with the soup theme, here is a recipe for Spanish Gazpacho!


* 10 oz of bread
* 21 oz. of tomato
* 2 cloves of garlic
* 2 onions
* 2 red and green peppers
* 1 cucumber (optional)
* 7 tablespoons of oil
* 2 tablespoons of vinegar
* 1 1/2 tablespoon of water
* Cumin (optional)

1. In a big mortar mash the cumin, the garlic and the soaked bread, in a plastic bowl mix the chopped onion, the chopped tomato, the oil, the vinegar, the salt and the contents of the mortar, mash it with the mixer and add very cold water to mix everything. Add salt and strain it.
2. Keep it in the fridge until served.
3. Serve with the tomato, the cucumber, the pepper and the toasted bread cut to dices.

[skcin]

^ No cold soup, I said! :laugh:

[Sahara]

Your question inspired me to replace it with a better scan of the pic. It is a detail from a John Singer Sargent painting called "El Jaleo".
I noticed that fans on the Ledge refer to Stevie as "La Nicks" and it reminded me of how Flamenco dancers usually have a title, for instance, "la Rubia, "La Monica". I am a big Flamenco fan, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Stevie has a lot of the qualities of great Flamenco artists - minus the amazing footwork, of course!


Oh, I see. Interesting! Thanks!

[ragandbone]

^ No cold soup, I said! :laugh:
Ok, leave it out in the 95+ Andalusian heat :laugh: and you will have warm soup.

[DavidMn]

^ No cold soup, I said! :laugh:WHat the hell is that cold potato soup called again? I know its a really long name.

[chiliD]

WHat the hell is that cold potato soup called again? I know its a really long name.

kalte Kartoffelsuppe

[DavidMn]

kalte Kartoffelsuppe
No, there's another one and It's on the tip of my tongue. It's French and it starts with a V.

[chiliD]

No, there's another one and It's on the tip of my tongue. It's French and it starts with a V.

Say "ahhh!"


Voilasoupeauxpommesdeterrefroide

[DavidMn]

Say "ahhh!"


Voilasoupeauxpommesdeterrefroide:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[chiliD]

Seriously, though...the soup you were thinking of is Veloute'

[ragandbone]

Vichyssoise?
Not good, IMO.

[amber]

Okay...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/serrart99/papadontpreach.jpg

Romy

Yeah!! Okay, I like that madonna.

David - that's quite a creative little use of lentils. I hate liver, but it's still cool.
Suze - that is a simple soup. I don't love kale, but it's better when cooked...i think. :) Garabonzos are great for you and I rarely eat them, so that's a good plan.

[Red]

k, I can't remember who denounced its name but cold soup has its place in society. I was on a cruise awhile back and I had a chilled strawberry soup that was so goddamn good I nearly fainted. Mmmmm.

Anyway, I'm a fan of wonton - the real kind. And miso. But the miso ususally preceeds shrimp tempura and a kick ass Dynamite roll and a little unagi, so does that count?

[amber]

k, I can't remember who denounced its name but cold soup has its place in society. I was on a cruise awhile back and I had a chilled strawberry soup that was so goddamn good I nearly fainted. Mmmmm.

Anyway, I'm a fan of wonton - the real kind. And miso. But the miso ususally preceeds shrimp tempura and a kick ass Dynamite roll and a little unagi, so does that count?
that's exactly what I eat at Japanese restaurants.
Strawberry soup is different, isn't it? It's like a daquiri in a bowl? (I've never heard of strawberry soup)
Oh, and it was Paula who nixxed all mention of cold soup. She's a soup nazi.
"NO COLD SOUP FOR YOU!"

[Red]

Mmm, daquiri in a bowl, now THERE'S a selling feature.:laugh:

[chiliD]

There's a Chinese food place here in town that has a GREAT soup called "Three Flavor Noodle Soup". It has scallops, shrimp & chicken (white meat only) with Asian veggies (bok choy, water chestnuts, THINLY sliced carrots) & spaghetti-type noodles...comes in a BIG bowl (water slide & diving board were removed for human consumption). It is tough to finish in one sitting.

[skcin]

Oh, and it was Paula who nixxed all mention of cold soup. She's a soup nazi.
"NO COLD SOUP FOR YOU!"


That's right, and I stand by my rule. The horrific mango/vomit soup incident has eliminated all chance that I will ever try a cold soup again, it scarred me that badly. :(


There's a Chinese food place here in town that has a GREAT soup called "Three Flavor Noodle Soup". It has scallops, shrimp & chicken (white meat only) with Asian veggies (bok choy, water chestnuts, THINLY sliced carrots) & spaghetti-type noodles...comes in a BIG bowl (water slide & diving board were removed for human consumption). It is tough to finish in one sitting.

That? Sounds absolutely fantastic. :nod:

[DavidMn]

There's a Chinese food place here in town that has a GREAT soup called "Three Flavor Noodle Soup". It has scallops, shrimp & chicken (white meat only) with Asian veggies (bok choy, water chestnuts, THINLY sliced carrots) & spaghetti-type noodles...comes in a BIG bowl (water slide & diving board were removed for human consumption). It is tough to finish in one sitting.Wow, I want some of that!

[amber]

That's right, and I stand by my rule. The horrific mango/vomit soup incident has eliminated all chance that I will ever try a cold soup again, it scarred me that badly. :(




That? Sounds absolutely fantastic. :nod:

Mango/Vomit. I don't think i've tried that, but I have had Chutney/Ass soup.

:laugh:

But doesn't cold strawberry soup sound good? I have no idea what's in it, but if it's strawberries, that seems fine. Hey, why didn't Rachel tell me the ingredients?! That drunken whore.

[goldie]

I should have pointed out that I haven't tried all of the WP soups, and I bet the ones I tried had meat in them, so I compared them to Progresso with meat (chix) and I thought his were much better. I didn't try any weird ones. You would have tried the veg ones, right? I just tried some Amy's soups from the New Leaf, and they were great, but needed salt, and were pricey.
The Thai soup I mentioned is a lime coconut soup, sometimes with Chicken, but I think it can be without as well.

I like WP soups better than Amy's. Amy's are just ok for me. The absolute best (speaking organic and vegetarian) is the Coco Pazzo soups. Ever tried those?

[ragandbone]

I like WP soups better than Amy's. Amy's are just ok for me. The absolute best (speaking organic and vegetarian) is the Coco Pazzo soups. Ever tried those?
I haven't tried those, but I love the name: it sounds like the name of a fur and diamond draped socialite, or her little lap dog.
:lol:


SOCIALITE ALIAS = Silliest Childhood Nickname + Town Where You First Partied ::
Cookie Westwood

[skcin]

Still waiting for Chili to send me some of that Chinese soup he mentioned...

I just had to say that last week Danny's had a Tomato Dumpling soup & it was sooooooooooooooooooo damn good! :p It's still cold here, so I'll be eating a lot of soup for at least another couple of months.

[UnwindedDreams]

tortellini soup anyone...

[DavidMn]

Just had a can of Chunky Clam Chowder for lunch!:)

[skcin]

Back by popular demand (well, OK, just Carrie) - the soup thread!

I had a can of Progresso Southwestern Chicken for lunch. Oh - and a few weeks ago I thawed out some beer cheese soup I had made & frozen a few months back. It was awesome. :nod: I'll have to make it again.

[DrummerDeanna]

:laugh:

Oh my - you actually revived it...

I never DID get around to making that egg drop soup...but I still have it on my fridge...waiting to be made..it's supposed to be cold this weekend - perhaps I'll make it then.

I just bought a load of progesso soups..they're ever so handy on days I don't feel like preparing a lunch :nod:

[carrie721]

hooray!

i just ate some delicious chicken vegetable soup w/tortellini. probably my favorite soup ever. i love soup.

soup.

[skcin]

:laugh:

Oh my - you actually revived it...

I never DID get around to making that egg drop soup...but I still have it on my fridge...waiting to be made..it's supposed to be cold this weekend - perhaps I'll make it then.

I just bought a load of progesso soups..they're ever so handy on days I don't feel like preparing a lunch :nod:

Damn straight I did. :cool:

Progresso is pretty good, relatively healthy and many are only 4 WW points. :nod: Nothing like homemade of course, but great for a quick lunch.

hooray!

i just ate some delicious chicken vegetable soup w/tortellini. probably my favorite soup ever. i love soup.

soup.


I know. Soup. Totally.

[DrummerDeanna]

Damn straight I did. :cool:

Progresso is pretty good, relatively healthy and many are only 4 WW points. :nod: Nothing like homemade of course, but great for a quick lunch.



The ones I eat are only 2 :shrug: OH...wait - I only eat half...yep 4 points...I love that...and they're definitely not homemade - but they're great in a soup pinch....have you tried their 98% fat free Clam Chowder?

It's actually not that bad...

[carrie721]

I know. Soup. Totally.

i know, right? soup.

here are soups that i don't like:

-clam chowder of any variety
-most tomato soups
-any cheese soup made with american cheese

here are soups that i do like:

-italian wedding soup
-most chicken/turkey soups
-cheese and broccoli
-cheese and potato
-cheese and cheese
-chili

does chili count as a soup? "soup" is a funny word. :blob2: :blob2: :blob2:

[mikeschmike]

I had some great soup not too long ago. It's a great Vietnamese rice noodle soup called Pho. Mine came with beef and chicken, rice noodles, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, lime, and a kick ass broth. It had a great balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. My friend Jamie swears by it as a great cold and flu relief. Medicinal or not, it's friggin delicious.

[Rickypt]

I am 100% in support of soup! :nod:

[carrie721]

I had some great soup not too long ago. It's a great Vietnamese rice noodle soup called Pho. Mine came with beef and chicken, rice noodles, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, lime, and a kick ass broth. It had a great balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. My friend Jamie swears by it as a great cold and flu relief. Medicinal or not, it's friggin delicious.

sounds good except for the cilantro ... yuck!

i forgot to list french onion soup!

soup.

[DrummerDeanna]

sounds good except for the cilantro ... yuck!

i forgot to list french onion soup!

soup.

I had some french onion soup a Ruby Tuesday once...wanted to try it for the first time. It was awful. Just awful...is it supposed to taste like ass?

Because if so - then they did a good job - if not they screwed it up and I need to try a properly made french onion soup.

[carrie721]

I had some french onion soup a Ruby Tuesday once...wanted to try it for the first time. It was awful. Just awful...is it supposed to taste like ass?

Because if so - then they did a good job - if not they screwed it up and I need to try a properly made french onion soup.

yeah, didn't you know ... it's alternate name is "ass soup." :confused:

do you dislike beef broth? because that's pretty much all it is ... beef broth, onions, croutons, cheese. i always use provolone, but sometimes people use swiss, and that's disgusting.

[DrummerDeanna]

yeah, didn't you know ... it's alternate name is "ass soup." :confused:

do you dislike beef broth? because that's pretty much all it is ... beef broth, onions, croutons, cheese. i always use provolone, but sometimes people use swiss, and that's disgusting.

Ass soup...:p

Anyway - I don't mind beef broth - but I wasn't expecting it to be sweet - is it supposed to be sweet? That totally took me off guard and turned me off. I mean onions=good, cheese=good, croutons=good...so I thought I'd really like it - but alas it was sweet and weird tasting...

[carrie721]

Ass soup...:p

Anyway - I don't mind beef broth - but I wasn't expecting it to be sweet - is it supposed to be sweet? That totally took me off guard and turned me off. I mean onions=good, cheese=good, croutons=good...so I thought I'd really like it - but alas it was sweet and weird tasting...

sweet??? yeah, dude, they fukced it up. :laugh:

[DrummerDeanna]

sweet??? yeah, dude, they fukced it up. :laugh:

Ok. Good to know. Yeah. sweet...and disgusting. I ate maybe three bites...then they noticed I'd not eaten it and were very nice about it - they didn't charge me...though I never complained, nor did I ask not to be charged...so that was good of them...

What was not good of them was to serve me a big heaping bowl of poo.

[skcin]

I hate Ruby Tuesday's. I've never been happy with a meal there.

French Onion should not be sweet, and it should only be served with provolone. :D

[DrummerDeanna]

I hate Ruby Tuesday's. I've never been happy with a meal there.

French Onion should not be sweet, and it should only be served with provolone. :D

I was never impressed with Ruby Tuesday's until I went to one in Rochester - they're really good in Rochester...

Then I went to one last week in my hometown (hell) and it was horrible. Just awful....so I will probably not go back to one, in general I don't eat at those chains anyway...but my mom and grandma LOVE them for some reason.

Anyway - well now I need to try french onion done right. Grr..

[carrie721]

I was never impressed with Ruby Tuesday's until I went to one in Rochester - they're really good in Rochester...

Then I went to one last week in my hometown (hell) and it was horrible. Just awful....so I will probably not go back to one, in general I don't eat at those chains anyway...but my mom and grandma LOVE them for some reason.

Anyway - well now I need to try french onion done right. Grr..

don't try progresso ... it's disgusting. they use chicken broth! just wrong. just get yerself some beef broth, toss some onions & thyme in there, and toss some bread & prov on top. :thumbsup:

[sparky]

French Onion soup gags me, but I love Pho. Second only to Tom Kha - spicy thai coconut soup. Damn. Gotta get me some of that.

[goldustsongbird]

don't try progresso ... it's disgusting. they use chicken broth! just wrong. just get yerself some beef broth, toss some onions & thyme in there, and toss some bread & prov on top. :thumbsup:

Yo, seconded. That **** is terrible. I made the mistake of having their chicken noodle one time when I was sick... Yeah, it didn't help. When it comes to canned soup, I stick with Baxters, although their stuff is pretty heavy, or Campbells, which tends to be too salty at times. There is no pleasing me. :laugh:

[Karlie]

French onion soup is amazing! Actually all soup is! Yay soup! :thumbsup: My other favorite soups are corn chowder and potato leek.