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jmcquown[_2_]

On 12/5/2013 3:11 PM, zxcvbob wrote:
> wrote:
>>
>> Hey all you tall white hats,
>>
>> Can somebody help a poor soul who has trouble boiling water with a
>> simple, old-fashioned vegetable soup recipe?
>>
>> It's just me since the wife passed away and I didn't pay attention to
>> her cooking. I've tried a couple of recipes from magazines, etc and
>> just too many herbs and spices to suit my taste.
>>
>> Anyway, I surely do appreciate any assistance you can offer.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jon
>
>
> Very basic soup: Get some beef or vegetable bouillon cubes. To a quart
> of water, add a bouillon cube or two (there are two sizes, use 1 big one
> or 2 small ones, you can add more later), an 8 oz can of tomato sauce,
> and some chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, maybe some
> cabbage.) Season with a bay leaf and some black pepper. You can also
> add a handful of frozen corn or beans or whatever.
>
> Simmer until the vegetables are tender and it smells like soup.
>
I'd have to say canned or boxed broth would be a better recommendation
than salty bouillon cubes.

> It will taste better the next day.
>
Agreed... at least it will if the soup tasted good in the first place.

> Hope this helps,
> Bob

Ditto.

Jill