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?

[albaqwerty]

plastic containers from local poundshop, 4 for errr a £!

[B00]

Blimey, a fiver for bags ya throw away shaney? Must be made of money lass! ;-)

Buy some Poundland specials, 10 takeaway type plastic tubs for....guess!

[B00]

oh, GMTA Alba! Get only4 for your quid now do you? Robbing gits!

[nungate]

You can make Potage Bonne Femme without any cream or stock!
I sweat some potatoes, carrots, onions and leeks in a pan, then I season them when they are beginning to soften, then I add some stock or water and let the whole thing bubble away until the veggies are cooked. When that's done I get the "outboard motor" (hand blender) and blitz but not until it's completely smooth, it's nice to have some bits of veg to bite on. If I have some leftover cooked veg I usually bung that in too.
You can also make potato and leek soup using milk instead of cream

[mazie]

I've just bought some of those today B00. Ideal for soup or ice cream

[horseshoes]

I never put cream in mine either. I do keep a container of "soup mix". You can buy it in all the supermarkets - I thinks it's with the OXOs and stuffing etc. It's a nice mix of pulses and lentils. Throw in a good handful with your other veg and it helps thicken it too. mmmm now I'm hungry:-(

[B00]

Gotta admit, I havent bought any for ages, I reuse the Chinese chippy's ones Mr Boo gets his curry in :-)

[shaneystar2]

I just think they take up less room in the freezer .And you can use them for other stuff ,not just soup .
Sorry :(

[B00]

lol, love ya still shaney, stop sulking:P

[shaneystar2]

I'm not sulking .Have you ever known me to sulk :)
Love you too xx

[honeydip]

The home made broccoli and potatoe soup I make I put a dash of cream in. To really get the taste buds working over time! Delicious

[Smowball]

Same as B00 - I use the takeaway containers, which are also very handy for packed lunches as well.

[MadMen]

I've used some plastic tubs, which seem to do the job.
I'm just wondering how I go about heating it up though? How do I get it out of the tub and into a pan, or do I just leave it out at room temperature to thaw?

[Old_Geezer]

Defrost in microwave then heat as per your favourite method.

[MadMen]

That's the problem. I don't have a microwave :-/

[Old_Geezer]

Then let it defrost naturally.

[Mick-Talbot]

I hardly ever use cream.

[MadMen]

Well that's what I was asking, is it ok to do that, it won't go funny or anything?

I must say, I'm so surprised at the whole 'I don't use cream' thing. I've learnt something new today.

[Mick-Talbot]

I'm surprised you have managed to get into your 50's without knowing this.

[Zeuhl]

Ditto for a 'creamy' curry

Take portion out, liquidise, stir back in later.