What’s so great about soup?

I’ll tell you. You really can’t get it wrong.

What else? It’s the greatest place for your leftovers.

And? It makes a meal in a jiffy.

More? You can make it smooth (blended) or chunky.

There’s more? Yes. You can lose weight by skipping the side dishes – in fact, by skipping the main course, too!

And? You can get your veggies AND your meats in one serving.

Okay. So what’s the down side of soup? Hmmm. How about that you’ve got to let it cool down a bit, or you’ll burn your tongue.

Prejudice Isn’t Always Negative

Yes. I do have a soup bias.

Have you ever tried microwaving your soup ingredients in a large (4-cup) Pyrex measuring cup? And, if your spouse lets you, eating out of it, too?

Have you ever tried grating garlic cloves in the food processor, sautéing them in olive oil, and then adding them to your soup mix?

Don’t forget the croutons or “soup nuts.”

Have you ever tried making soup from beans, sautéed mushrooms, chicken “slivers,” and sautéed brown rice, with either chicken or beef bullion?

Have you ever tried making soup with cooked yam, sautéed spinach, and V8 juice (any flavor)?

The idea is that you are the creative chef. Whatever your leftovers, consider a soup concoction – don’t forget to add those sautéed garlic pieces and croutons. A lit candle and a single flower from the garden wouldn’t hurt, either.

Got soup? Let me know at robertebsen@hotmail.com