There is not really a better soup recipe than a good old fashioned barley soup recipe, this one tastes great and is always a good soup for those cold winter nights.

8 oz. of pearl barley 2 onions 4 potatoes 1/2 a teaspoonful of thyme 1 dessertspoonful of finely chopped parsley 3-1/2 pints of water 1/2 pint of milk 1 oz. of butter

Pick and wash the barley, chop up the onions, slice the potatoes. Boil the whole gently for 4 hours with the water, adding the butter, thyme, pepper and salt to taste. When the barley is quite soft, add the milk and parsley, boil the soup up, and serve.

The Artichoke soup recipe is a very popular recipe all around the World, it consists of artichokes and potatoes and a little Spanish onion so it’s very easy to make

1 lb. each of artichokes and potatoes 1 Spanish onion 1 oz. of butter 1 pint of milk pepper and salt to taste

Peel, wash, and cut into dice the artichokes, potatoes, and onion. Cook them until tender in 1 quart of water with the butter and seasoning. When the vegetables are tender rub them through a sieve. Return the liquid to the saucepan, add the milk, and boil the soup up again.

Add water if the soup is too thick. Serve with Allinson plain rusks, or small dice of bread fried crisp in butter or vege-butter.

Ingredients

Dried beans-navy, peas, pinto, red kidney, lentils, black-eyed peas, butter beans, lima, ect.

Wash beans thoroughly (about 2 cups). Place in large kettle, cover with water, add 2 Tbsp. Salt and soak overnight. In the morning, drain and add 2 qts. water and ham bone or ham hocks (best with bone included). Bring to a boil. Simmer slowly about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

Add: 1 large chopped Onion 1 large can Tomatoes 1 tsp. Chili Powder Juice of 1 Lemon (important) Salt and Pepper to taste. Simmer another 30 minutes or so

This freezes very good if you have left overs. You can also use a package of mixed soup beans (15) about 2 cups if you prefer to do so.

Serves 6-8

Soup recipes are especially good for winter time and are the best, easy and quick way to make a quick dinner, just add some bread or some rolls and you have a full meal for those chilly evening.

Below you will find many soup recipes to choose from.

Ingredients

2 lbs. Spareribs 2 quarts water 4 large Beets or one quart 1 large Onion 2 Tbsp. Salt 4 Tbsp. Flour Dash of Pepper 1/4 cup Vinegar 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 pint Sweet Cream or Milk

Method

Cook all ingredients except milk and flour until meat is tender. If canned beets are used, add them only when meat is almost done. Combine flour and milk in small container. Add slowly to soup and continue to cook 3 minutes more. If fresh beets are used, cook and peel skins. Beets may be shredded or cubed.

Ingredients

2 cups Water 4 cups Tart Cherries 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 cup cold Water 2 Tbsp. Flour 1/3 cup Sugar 2 beaten Egg Yokes 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Method

Combine 2 cups of water, cherries and salt. Heat to boiling and simmer covered for 10 minute. Stir flour and water together to make a thickening; add to soup and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir a little hot soup into egg yoke and blend into simmering soup (do not boil). Stir some hot soup into sour cream and mix well. Add mixture back to soup. Serve hot, or chill soup and serve cold.

Ingredients

1 pkg. Frozen Cauliflower 4 to 6 oz. Celery 1 tsp. Onion flakes 2 cups Water

Method

Simmer till done, then puree in blender. Put back in pan and add one cup of milk, salt, and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

1 lb. raw Hamburger (crumbled) 2 Cups Tomato Juice 1-1/2 Cups Potatoes (diced) 1 Cup Carrots (diced) 1 Cup Celery (diced) 1 Cup Onion (diced) 1 Tbsp. Salt 1/4 Cup Raw Rice Dash Pepper

Place all ingredients in kettle. Bring to boil. Simmer at least an hour.