Make as directed, or substitute what you have on hand (including leftovers in the fridge that you think might go well.)
Hamburger Soup
3/4 – 1 lb lean ground beef
1 small-medium onion, chopped (or half of a large onion)
3 medium-large carrots, peeled (or scrubbed) and sliced
2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled (or scrubbed), and cubed
1 can [...]
This is so thick, my husband says it should be called a stew.
Chicken Noodle Soup
chicken carcass with some meat left on it (raw gives best flavor)*
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste
1 celery stalk
3 carrots
egg noodles
Put the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Put the lid on and simmer (a couple hours if you have time) until chicken is falling apart, and broth is [...]
Egg Noodles
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp. milk
Stir all together in a bowl. Mix and knead until all the flour has gathered together into a ball (add a tiny bit more milk, if you need to).
Turn out onto counter and roll out thinly to approximately 15″ x 15″, lightly sprinkling with flour [...]
This is a recipe I got from a good friend (who liked it hot and spicy!), and the chili quickly became a regular feature at our family’s table, as well (albeit somewhat milder for the kids sake!), due to it’s ease in making, and it’s good all-around taste.
Taco Soup
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/2 onion, [...]