DAD'S SECRET INGREDIENT VEGETABLE SOUP
There's nothing like a big pot of hearty soup simmering away on the stove in chilly weather. Dad would often make a simple vegetable soup by simply opening up a can or two of whatever vegetables were in the cupboard. I've adapted it to using fresh and frozen veggies but the important part -- our "secret ingredient" is the same. For the very best vegetable soup don't leave out the cabbage. ;-)
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h15m
Yield 10-12 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Using a very large pot that will hold at least 12qts, preferable more, brown the beef in the olive oil.
- Peel and dice onions and carrots. Dice potatoes, peeling if you prefer.
- Put everything except the barley and cabbage into the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring several times.
- Use a knife to shred the cabbage finely in strips as if for sauerkraut.
- Add cabbage and barley. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring several times.
- Serve with hearty, crusty bread.
- Note: If you have some odds and ends of cooked, unseasoned veggies hanging around in the fridge you can add them along with the cabbage and barley. Don't overdo broccoli or other cabbage-family veggies because some cabbage is necessary too much upsets the balance of flavors.
- Note: You can readily substitute fresh vegetables for frozen. I just use frozen because I usually make it in the winter when fresh veggies are not cost-effective.
- Note: Freezes well and is even better after sitting overnight.
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Kasun Sudhara
[email protected]This soup is a waste of time and ingredients. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Cynthia Snow
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was watery and flavorless.
Sanwal Hd
[email protected]This soup was too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.
Morium Akter
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the secret ingredient. I think it overpowers the other flavors in the soup.
Haseeb Butt
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mareli Medina
[email protected]I love the addition of the secret ingredient. It really makes this soup special.
Renee Baloyi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Nada Nadine
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Mdfoysal Ahmed
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.
nikilitha silwane
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.
Emonmahmud Shawon
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onions that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the soup and it turned out great.
Md Sipon miha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.
syed tazaib malik
[email protected]Just made this soup and it was delicious! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful. I added a little extra pepper to taste, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.
Juliana Owusu
[email protected]This vegetable soup is a game-changer! The secret ingredient adds a depth of flavor that I've never tasted in a soup before. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.