In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly answer a fan request. Heather suggested we talk about a hearty soup or chilli for crock pot season. Challenge accepted!!

In this episode, we talk about:

• The fundamentals of soup so you can make a soup without a recipe
• Stephanie’s Italian Wedding Soup inspired custom recipe
• Kelly makes creamy tortellini soup with sausage and beef taco soup
• How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
• Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Fundamentals of soup summary:

1. Liquid base (broth, stock, cream, tomato puree)
2. Main ingredients (protein + vegetables)
3. Thickening agent (flour/roux, cornstarch, rice, potatoes, noodles, pureed veggies)
4. Seasonings and spices (salt, pepper, garlic, onions, thyme, rosemary, parsley, basil, oregano, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, curry powder, paprika, chili flakes)
5. Texture (chunky, smooth, creamy)
6. Garnishes (croutons, fresh herbs, cream, cheese, bacon bits, scallions)

https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-wedding-soup/

https://www.cookingclassy.com/meatball-recipe/

https://familystylefood.com/classic-italian-meatballs-2/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/creamy-tortellini-soup-with-sausage/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/beef-taco-soup/

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.

Credit

Original Music by Matthew J. Smith

Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron