Making Soup...

[MadMen]

Is it ok to make soup without cream? Does it taste watery?

I have lots and lots (and lots) of veg, so I was thinking this would be a good idea to use it up.

What soups can be made without cream, does anyone do this?

[MadMen]

Thanks MM. Lots of good ideas and tips here :-)

[EcclesCake]

Let me guess honeydip...it's one of your own recipes?

[mrs.chappie]

I like the sound of adding a tin of condensed soup to home-made soup. Would thicken it up a treat and add extra taste. I'll have a go at that.

[mrs.chappie]

Actually, thinking about it, I often add powdered cup-a-soup to my home made-soups. Same thing as adding condensed, I guess.

[Connemmara]

A big Thank You Mrs Chappie - fantastic if you are making a large pot

[mazie]

If you make a home made soup from scratch Mrs. Chappie you shouldn't need to add a tinned soup....it surely defeats the whole point of making a home made soup in the first place?

[mazie]

The whole point of making home made food is cutting out the processed cr@p that we eat today.

[Connemmara]

My God one wee skittery tin of soup will not defeat the purpose of a large pot of beautiful veggie soup of a Saturday with warm baps for your friends. Get a grip

Mrs Chappie let me know if you ever do it and tell me what you think.

[EcclesCake]

I'm a purist and really can't understand the need to add tins and packets to enhance a delicious homemade pot of soup.

If you need to add artificial additives then you need to look at your basic soup making skills.

[MadMen]

"get a grip"

Why are you being so rude? People are only giving their opinions.

[mazie]

"Get a grip" if that comment is to me...I would like you to explain?

[mrs.chappie]

The point (for me) in making a home-made soup, is always to use up a glut of vegetables. Anything I can add to make it tastier gets the thumbs-up from me.

[mrs.chappie]

I also freeze any leftovers (wine/gravy/meat/veg) from meals, then it all goes into my home-made soup. Nothing gets wasted in this house.

[Mick-Talbot]

Calm down....................I'm like a gourmet in a skid row diner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kaSlhCIV78

[mazie]

I'm out...... Hope your soup turns out OK MM xx

[mrs.chappie]

My motto is, if it makes it taste better, bung it in. It works for me.

[MadMen]

Thanks Mazie, and thanks to everyone else who's contributed to this thread and my original question.

...including Talbot and his amusing video.

[mrs.chappie]

Ah yes, Mick. I also chuck in any leftover pasta. Lovely.

[society]

So did you make soup today? Or is this for tomorrow?

[MadMen]

Lol yes I did make it after all this! I made carrot and coriander. Had a little taste, seemed tasty.
I already had dinner sorted though, so I've put it in the freezer for tomorrow. I'll see what that's like and then make some more. I've got quite a large box of veg, so I'll just bung some stuff together with plenty of seasoning and hope for the best :-)