seasonal soup

[JamesEverton]

Am on a health kick and I think I'll make some soup tonight. Does anyone have any suggestions for combinations of ingredients that are in season, not run of the mill, and tasty? Thanks.

[Ethel]

http://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/recipe.jsp ?ref=recipes.200304221458

I particularly enjoy this chilled. :)

[Clanad]

In line with Ethel's post, a good Gazpach would really hit the spot...

6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 purple onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 sweet red bell pepper (or green) seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
6 or more drops of Tabasco sauce to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups tomato juice

Combine all ingredients. Blend slightly, to desired consistency. Place in non-metal, non-reactive storage container, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to blend.

Serves 8.

[Clanad]

Gazpacho, even

[JamesEverton]

Thanks for the suggestions. I couldn't get any lovage or tarragon which was frustrating. I did make a soup using lettuce as a base and it was top notch so thanks for the inspiration.

[BBWCHATT]

Taco Soup

1 Pound of Hamburger � (I think you guys call it Minced Beef) Browned & Drained

1 Pack Taco Seasoning

1 Can Rotel Tomatoes (has jalapeno peppers in it)

1 Can Dark Red Kidney Beans

1 Can Corn � Whole Kernel

1 Can of Water

Mix together & cook until it looks done.


After you put it in your bowl � taste it, it is great that way and less fattening � then put a big blob of sour cream in it and mix it up � then taste it again.

Garnish with black olives, cheese, onions, chives � whatever makes you happy.