Soup and stew recipes

mycroftt said:
....Your stock will determine whether you have soup or a bunch of stuff floating in hot water.....

ROFLOL! :D

(I take it you've had soup made by my mother-in-law? ;) She makes coffee the same way! :( )
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Although I'd have to say that I respectfully disagree with some of what mycroftt wrote earlier, his opinion of stocks in relation to soups is 100% correct.

A good stock starts from proper ingredients/procedure. Generally the ratio is the same:

100% water
50% bones
10% mirepoix

There are going to be differences/additions/subtractions based upon what you're using it for as far the end product goes. However, it is better IMO to make a stock non-specific, because good stock makes the world go 'round.

Stocks are to be made from young animals only. Gelatin is the reason why, it's what you want.

Brown stocks require caramelization/browning of the bones and mirepoix.

Simmering, skimming and straining are the keys to a good stock.
 
Try Foodnetwork.com

I found a great recipie for smoked sausage and white bean soup there.

I substituted diced ham for the smoked sausage. Good stuff.
 
I know I shoulda posted it here, but I put my Green Chile Pork Stew recipe in my Cast iron cookware thread. It's good eating... go check it out and make yourself a big ol' batch this weekend.
 
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