Soup Is Good Food

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I made an excellent soup last night. I can't take credit for the recipe. I got it from Rachael Ray. But since it was online, I can share it with you. It's a beans-and-greens soup call Deep Winter Minestra, and it's delish! I veganize it by leaving out the bacon. It doesn't miss it a bit. Last night I added some Tofurkey sausage for a change of pace, but I probably won't bother with that again. Who needs faux meat when you have all those lovely mushrooms, beans, greens, and pasta? Mmmm... perfect for this time of year, and really easy to make. I always make way too much. Time to get Soup Night going again on a regular basis. Feeding people is one of my favorite things. Make a pot, and share it with friends! Enjoy!

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  1. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Thank goodness for my big freezer! I make soup often and also in great quantities! Mushroom barley and 18 bean in freezer now, butternut squash ready to be made into soup this weekend! Hubby could eat homemade soup daily! Sara in FL

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  2. Zoe NelsonDecember 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Any kind of soup, chili, or any concoction from a crock pot is high on my list!

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  3. windycindyDecember 23, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    I love soup! I am a vegetarian, so I like this recipe very much...
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  4. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you! I think a good soup is winters best comfort food.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Funny, I made my first soup (ever) last nite and it was vegan also. I went vegan 8 weeks ago, love it, the soup was so good, I will have to try your recipie next time. Suzie

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  6. Renee and Peter ....December 23, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Yum! Yum! Will be making this for sure. Soups are so "warming, friendly and sustaining" in the cooler, winter months.

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  7. Texan Zombie GoddessDecember 23, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Nothing tastes better than soup in the winter months! I am going to be trying this soon!

    \IiiI

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  8. UnknownDecember 23, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    That sounds like a great soup...you could save me the trouble and just have me over for soup night!!!!

    Lynn

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  9. PADecember 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I remember when I was a very young Air Force bride, couldn't cook, and no money. My husband taught me how to make potato and onion soup. It cost next to nothing and was yummy - especially for a Southern girl toughing it out in winter in Syracuse, NY! Polly Anna

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Just thinking of soup and Taos, makes me crave some really good green chili. May have to whip up a batch for Christmas eve dinner !! Can you even believe it is the day before Christmas Eve? Where has this year gone ? Happy, happy to you and Rick !! April : )

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  11. Peggy RDecember 23, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Mmmmm, soup. I love the process of making it as much as eating it. I'll be trying this recipe soon. As Jacques Pepin says " _appy eating!"

    peggy

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  12. KralalienDecember 24, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    That sounds really jummy! Thank you for sharing!
    Hugs, Carolien

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  13. m.e.December 24, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    How is it possible to make too much soup???
    A pot of homemade soup is the ultimate comfort food! This sounds delish !!!!
    m.e. :)

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  14. AnonymousDecember 24, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Yes, m.e. I agree with you wholheartedly. I've got TWO pots going right now. And I am not a fan of fake meat, either. Vegetables are so wonderful, and I am a little suspicious of what is in those compressed morsels, i.e. mystery veggies :-). Norine

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  15. Dance! VashonDecember 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Love homemade soup! Anything with kale is a friend of mine. I have one recipe that is similar called Tunisian Vegetable.

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  16. Julie K.December 24, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I like my meat, but living in MN there is nothing better than a good soup this time of year!

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  17. MoonRaeDecember 24, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    ~yummy!!!~
    Sharon

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