Whats your favorite soup or chowder?
Soup, as a general rule, is a warm food that is created with a combination of ingredients like meat and vegetables stock, juice, or other types of liquids. The flavors imparted to the recipe are extracted from solid ingredientsby boiling them together in a pot to form a broth.Most ingredients can be found at your local supermarket. Your equipment needs can be found in your very own kitchen. The numberof recipes today are almost too numerous to count. Soup is a comfort food that has been enjoyed since around 6,000 BC. Prior to that time, boiling foods was not atechnique used due to the lack of waterproof containers. Since that time, many civilizations have found somethingcommon in the food they eat. These recipes are not only good for you they also taste great.  There are the clear recipes which are considered broth or bouillon. The thick ones are classified according to the type of thickener used. Pureed ingredients like shellfish or vegetables thickened with cream are considered bisques. Vegetable recipes that have been thickened with starch are purees. They can also be thickened by adding eggs, cream and butter. Cream recipes are often thickened with a roux. Lentils, rice, grains and flour are also commonly used to thicken them. On this site you will find plenty of recipes, information, tips, and suggestions. You will also find recipes for making different stocks which will go a long way in developing a high quality recipe. One of the joys of making these dishes is the simplicity of putting all the ingredients together and letting them simmer until done.Most cooks find that it is easy to whip up a pot of some kind with the ingredients to be found already taking up space in the refrigerator, freezer and cupboard, but sometimes it does require a trip to the supermarket when you are especially fond of particular ingredients. Be sure to check out other best made sites for more recipes, tips, and related articles. The navagation bar to the left will bring you to the other sites. Table Of Contents
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about me about me Best Made Soups was started by me, Richard Mongiovi, as a way of sharing my love and passion for cooking with others.
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introduction introduction to best made soups will answer some of your questions about the recipes and provide useful information. The navigation bar on the left will navigate you around the site.
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soup basics soup basics Will teach you the fun part of cooking. That this is a art not science. There are a few rules in making these soups,, but once you know them imagination takes over.
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bean soup recipes bean soup recipes are a great way to provide nutrition to a family meal as well as saving money in the process. Today’s economy means that every effort must be made to save money.
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beef soup recipes beef soup recipes bring to mind the warmth of a home on any autumn or winter night. They also bring to mind simmering pots or slow cookers that are emanating an aroma of richness.
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broth soup recipes broth soup recipes are eaten all over the world. Although these soups will have different ingredients in them the concept behind them is always the same. Soup has an ability to make you feel better.
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chili stews chili stews are made with peppers, meat, garlic, onion and cumin. Traditional recipes are made with chopped or ground beef. There are different variartions either geographical or personal preference.
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chowder soup recipes chowder soup recipes are a type of warm soup that gets its origins from Europe. The word Chowder over a period of time has evolved from the word cauldron.
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cream soups Have you ever gone to a restaurant and enjoyed many of the tasty cream soups? Many of these great recipes require too time and preparation But, delicious cream soups can be made easily.
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hearty soups hearty soups are nourishing and satisfying meals. Then it comes to comfort foods these soups more than fit the bill. Some have almost stew like quiaity to them.
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seafood soup recipes seafood soup recipes without exception provide a creamy luxurious treat. They are generally created using fish, crustaceans or shellfish. There are several types.
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poultry soup recipes Poultry soups recipes are very healthy, enjoyable, and very easy to make. They are also the original comfort food.
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vegetable soups vegetable soups are made with fresh or frozen vegetables when served with a crusty loaf of bread it will make a great appetizer or light meal Any time of the year.
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soup stocks soup stocks should be the first step in making a home made soup. The stock gives the soup its depth and flavor.
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cooking videos cooking videos have been added to help you understand some of the concepts in making soups. There are a few variations between the videos and the recipes.
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conversion chart conversion chart this chart will help in your recipe conversions
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recipe index recipe index is a listing of soup recipes to help you find that favorite recipe.
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article index article index In this section you will find a listing of all related articles for best made soups.
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useful links useful links great resources for cooking information
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contact page contact page a page to ask a question or give a comment
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privacy policy privacy policy This document outlines the types of personal information we receive and use.
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Best Chicken Soup Recipe: Submit a Recipe or Vote for Your Favorites If you love chicken soup, submit your best chicken soup recipe or vote for your favorites here.
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appetizer The appetizer site offers many recipes, tips and ideas. There are recipes for dips, salads and bite size snacks for that next party.
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breakfast breakfast is the most important meal of the day this site provides many recipes, tips and suggestions.
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casserole The casserole is making a come back. During the earliest days when casseroles first appeared on the horizon, They were found found in dinning rooms all across the land.
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dessert the dessert is the ending to a great meal or late night snack. On this site you will find many wonderful recipes.
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salad the salad site was many different types of salads including fruit, seafood, and pasta plus related articles and tips.
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sauce sauce is a great compliment to any dish from breakfast to dessert you will find many recipes on this site.
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seafood seafood are gifts from the sea from this site you will finds recipes, tips and suggestions for great seafood dishes.
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