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winter soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathie Bordelon
Lake Charles, LA

My friend and I put together a church cookbook several years ago. This recipe was contributed by a lady from the North (she does refer to herself as a Yankee!)who says this soup was always what helped her get through the long winters up there. I think it's great for any time.

(1 rating)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For winter soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2
    onions, chopped
  • 1
    celery stalk, diced
  • 3
    carrots, pared and diced
  • 3
    potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 5 c
    chicken stock, heated
  • 1 can
    blackeyed peas, 14 oz., drained
  • 1 c
    elbow macaroni
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 2
    bay leaves

How To Make winter soup

  • 1
    Heat butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cover and cook 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Mix in carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes uncovered.
  • 3
    Add potatoes and chicken stock. Add the rest of the seasonings. Bring to boil and cook 12 minutes over medium heat.
  • 4
    Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and cook 12 minutes at medium-low.
  • 5
    Remove the bay leaves.

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