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Soups and Stews
Known for being a comfort food, soup is usually a stock or broth based warm meal. It can include a very large variety of ingrediants, including meats, vegetables, fruits, pastas, and grains.
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Can I cook an open can of soup on a stove?
As to the physics, it's possible to heat a can directly on a burner, but IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED! Grab a pan and put some water in it, then put the can in. Heat it with the water a la Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Burning the contents of a can when heating it directly on a burner is something that can be done with ridiculous ease. And, as stated, heating the can directly can cause an explosion. Enough said. Be smart about this one. The mess it may make is nothing compared to the injury it may cause. Use that big cerebral cortex to think this one through. Bon appétit!
How do you precook mushroom before using in soup?
Ingredients
- 5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms
- 5 ounces fresh cremini (or porcini) mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme plus 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel. Don't wash them! Separate the stems, trim off any bad parts, and coarsely chop the stems. Slice the mushroom caps 1/4-inch thick and, if there are big, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
To make the stock, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot. Add the chopped mushroom stems, the onion, carrot, the sprig of thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add 6 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. You should have about 4 1/2 cups of stock. If not, add some water.
Meanwhile, in another large pot, heat the remaining 1/4 pound of butter and add the leeks. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leeks begin to brown. Add the sliced mushroom caps and cook for 10 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir for another minute, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add the mushroom stock, minced thyme leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the half-and-half, cream, and parsley, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and heat through but do not boil. Serve hot.
Can you can beef vegetable soup?
buyy 500kg of beef buyy 500kg of boneless chicken put 1 pint of water in a saucepan slice n dice the chicken and place in pan of water and let it simmer add salt/herbs to taste as required leave to simmer while placin the beef in the dustbin (or feed it to the dog ) lol :P xx
How long will chicken stew last in the refrigerator?
Just a few days. Maybe 4 at the most. Keep in an airtight container to help.
From Campbell website... "Yes, the can is recyclable in most municipalities because it is made of steel.
The lid is made of a steel with an aluminum tab. It is also recyclable in most municipalities, but please check with your local authorities."
How can you tell the difference of chicken soup and tomato soup?
chicken is the meat taken from a chicken
chicken soup is chicken put into a soup
Can you get sick from eating expired soup that had bugs in it?
If you have bugs on your Ramen Noodles I would throw them out immediately.
Do you cover pork chops when baking with cream of mushroom soup in the oven?
My favorite way of cooking pork chops in the oven is to place a cast iron skillet in the oven on about 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After the skillet and oven are very hot, add about two tablespoons of margarine. Don't use butter because it doesn't have the higher water content that margarine does, and it will burn when it gets that hot. Also, cooking oil just doesn't give it the same flavor, so I wouldn't use that, either. Place the pork chops in the hot margarine, turning them right after placing them in the skillet to coat both sides with the margarine (this will aid browning and flavor). Let them cook, uncovered, until the bottoms are brown. Then turn them over and let cook till the other side browns and the the chops are done. This method ensures the chops are nicely browned, yet fully cooked without drying out.
I prefer using the thick, boneless pork chops, but you can try it with the kind you prefer. Just be sure that, with which ever cut you use, you score the fat on the outer edges to keep the pork chops from curling as the fat shrinks.
How long to boil carcass for soup?
The time depends on the size of the pieces. Small pieces, around the size of a marble, can cook in 15 minutes or less. Quartered spuds may need to boil for 25 minutes or longer. If you want to test a small piece, smash it with a fork. It should not have a hard core.
If you put salt in the water, it will raise the boiling point and allow them to cook a bit quicker.
What to do with too much wine in beef stew?
Leftover beef stew can be served over biscuits (like an open-faced hot sandwich); pour it in between pie shells to make a great pot pie. In a large stock pot, add an extra 2 to 3 cups of beef stock (or bouillon) and drop in your favorite dumpling recipe by the tablespoon.
How do you thicken watery asparagus soup?
You don't want to add the cream until you have finished cooking everything else, lest it separate. Pull the asparagus mixture off the burner, and let it cool before introducing the cream. If you cool it to room temperature, you can just add the cream directly to the pot. If you plan on serving right away, add a little of the warmish soup mixture to the cream to temper it, then after mixing, you can add the cream to the pot. (Reheating the soup with the cream is not a problem.)
well i saw on yahoo answers this quite ridiculous stew that would make you parents disown you (hamster stew) so never make that. but lamb, beef, or chicken
What is the main idea of the book chicken noodLE soup for the teenage soul?
the main idea is just the stories told by the kids and its love relationships parents and all that jazz
Who ran soup kitchens in the 1930s?
I believe that there were soup kitchens, although they were few and far between. They were also called "bread lines". It was just the beginning of the Great Depression and many men were out of work.
Some Trivia
Did you know that Al Capone (yes the gangster) started the Chicago soup kitchen's. He did not start them to "get the public on his side." He was sincere, he saw that the public had a need, and he wanted to help, because financially, he could.
While Al Capone did indeed feed many of the poor there was always a method to his madness and while he gained popularity and trust from the unemployed he also started Unions which gave work to many of the men in need, yet collected large sums of money which were often used in under-handed dealings. (Jimmy Hoffa) started out well, but soon got caught up in the mob. To this day they don't know where his body is located and never will find it.
How long can vegetable soup be kept in a fridge?
This food will only last a few days. 5 days in the refrigerator if the food is stored properly. Place in an air tight container for the best results. You can transfer the food to the freezer if longer storage is needed.
How do you make cheese chowder soup?
This is my personal recipe, though perhaps others like it exist: 2 cups coarsely shredded Swiss Emmentaler cheese (8 ounces)
2 cups coarsely shredded gruyere cheese (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon of Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon of white pepper
1 clove of garlic cut in half
1 cup dry white wine (Neuchatel blanc) to cook with
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 - 3 tablespoons kirshwasser (cherry brandy) 1 extra TBS for the chef (Joking).
2 loaves of Garlic bread cut into 1-inch pieces and very lightly toasted. (Or just get a frozen one and cook according to directions, and then cut into chunks). Serves 4 people with big appetites! Serve with dry Gewurztraminer or other dry white wine. 1. Combine the cheeses, nutmeg, garlic powder, white pepper and cornstarch. Mix all together well, so that the cheese is well coated and set aside. 2. Rub fresh garlic on bottom and side of fondue pot, discard the garlic and set the fondue pot aside. 3. Rub heavy saucepan with fresh garlic, then discard garlic. Add the wine. Heat to a simmer and then add the lemon juice. 3. Gradually add cheese mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon over low heat, in a figure 8 pattern until the cheese is melted and creamy. Then, stir in kirsch. 4. When the mixture is all melted and creamy, transfer to the fondue pot and keep the sterno or denatured alcohol burner low enough not to burn the cheese, but high enough to keep it very warm or it will get stringy. 5. Spear the lightly toasted garlic bread cubes with fondue forks; dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion allowing the excess cheese to drip back into the pot. If the fondue becomes too thick, stir in a bit more heated wine. 6. If you haven't speared your bread properly and it falls off into the fondue pot, then you must kiss the girl or guy (which ever you prefer) to your right! Other suggestions: Serve a green salad before the fondue, and follow up with a chocolate fondue (see dessert fondues) in which you can dip sliced fruits and date nut bread.
It is no-no in japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin
What are the six colors on the Campbell's soup label?
From the Cornell Athletics page:
"The story is that Williams was impressed by the brilliance of Cornell's red and white uniforms and later insisted that {Campbell Soup] adopt those colors for the labels on its cans. The company's original colors were black and orange. The new colors began appearing in 1899."
What are the different types of soups that are sold in shops?
there are tons of different kinds of soup flavors. Some of the top ones include:
- cream of mushroom
- tomato
- potatoe
- veggie
- chicken noodle soup
- new England clam chowder
- abc soup (abc noodles)
Good Luck!
How long is can soup good past expiration date?
From the Campbell Soup Company site:
The shelf life of unopened Campbell canned products varies from 1 to 2 years. In order to experience optimal color, flavor, aroma and texture the product should be consumed prior to the end of the month displayed on the product.
The correct spelling of cold cream of potato soup is vichyssoise - vichissoize - vessheswaz?
The correct spelling is: Vichyssoise per Webster's Dictionary. The correct pronunciation is: VISSY - SWAZ
An East Indian soup
There are many variations but the common elements are curry spices, vegetables such as carrots and rice. You can add some chopped cooked chicken or meat. It is a very flavoursome soup that is worth the effort to make.
