Mimis Vegetable Soup Recipes

MIMI'S TOMATO SOUP CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine tomato soup, water and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and nuts.
• Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack.

MIMI'S SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot.
• Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until peas are soft. Add potatoes and barley the last 25 minutes of cooking time.
• Stir from bottom occasionally and skim foam off top if it accumulates.
• Once peas, potatoes and barley are tender, remove pot from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
• If using ham hock (or turkey wing), remove from soup, let cool and cut meat from bone. Finely chop meat and set aside.
• Ladle soup in batches into a blender or processor.
• Blend/process 2 to 3 seconds only.
• Return soup to pot, stir in ham (or turkey).
• Reheat (if necessary) and serve.

MIMI'S VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add 2 cups liquid (water or broth) and stew beef. Bring to a boil and remove any foam from the water. Cook 5-10 minutes.
• Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and parsley.
• Add tomato soup. Fill soup can with water and add to pot.
• Cook on medium heat for approximately 30 minutes.
• Add the raw vegetables next - turnips, potatoes, carrots, etc., and bring pot to boil.
• Cook over medium low heat until raw vegetables are tender, about 45 - 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and test doneness of vegetables with fork.
• Add other canned or frozen vegetables last; cook until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with grilled cheese or a green salad.

MIMI'S LOADED POTATO SOUP (CROCKPOT VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first eight ingredients in the crockpot and bake on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove the potatoes and mash with fork or mixer, depending on your consistency preference. Return to the hot broth in the crockpot that has been turned off.
• 2. Add the instant potatoes, just enough to get a semi-thick consistency. I generally put the whole package. Add the cheeses and melt/mix thouroughly, add the cream last. Season to your preference.
• 3. Serve with toppings of your choice!

MIMI'S PUREED VEGETABLE PEA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Wash green split peas and lentils, set aside to drain. Saute the chopped ham, minced onion and garlic in the coconut oil til translucent and meat slightly browned.
• 2. Add the water, peas, carrots and seasonings. Simmer on medium heat, adding water as needed to keep it above the beans about 1/4 inch. Cook until peas are tender.
• 3. Add the spinach and pork rinds, cook 15-30 minutes longer. Turn the heat off and let cool down a bit, to be able to remove the soup, cups at a time and puree in a blender or food processor..
• 4. Return the pureed soup back into the pot and the coconut milk in, heat back up and season to your personal taste. I often will add basil or oregano or little more salt. Serve with your favorite crackers!