The Cook Stove / Soups
Creamy Potato Soup
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 can (10 ¾ oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 large potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
In a Dutch oven, sauté onion, celery and carrot in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add soup, cheese, potatoes and seasoned salt; mix well. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
Bacon Corn Soup
4 bacon strips
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1 ½ cups diced peeled potatoes
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, divided
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (16 oz.) frozen corn
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. In the drippings, sauté onion until tender. Add water, potatoes and bouillon; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and ¼ cup milk until smooth. Add flour mixture, cream, corn and remaining milk to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and bacon. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Hearty Chicken Vegetable soup
3 large green peppers, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cans (two 28 oz. and one 14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained
4 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 large potatoes, diced
1 can (16 oz.) butter beans, drained
2 cups water
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen chopped okra
½ cup sugar
3 jalapeno peppers (wear rubber gloves), chopped
¼ cup vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons salt
In a soup kettle, sauté green peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
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