Old Timer’s Soup

Servings: 3

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Soup Base:

 

½ teaspoon oil

 

2 cups peeled cored and diced onion

 

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

1 cup peeled and diced carrots, peeled and diced

 

1 cup diced celery

 

1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

 

5 cups chicken or vegetable stock

 

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

A pinch of dried thyme

 

 

Additions:

 

2 cups cooked noodles

 

2 cups cooked rice

 

2 cups diced potatoes

 

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast

 

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

 

1 cup peeled and diced parsnips

 

 

Garnishes:

 

Snipped parsley

 

Snipped chives

 

Green onion tops cut in narrow rings

 

Fresh thyme

 

 

Sides:

 

Sopping bread

 

Garlic bread

 

 

Process:

 

Place a large saucepan over medium heat.

 

When hot, add oil.

 

When oil shimmers, add onions. Sprinkle the onions with salt.

 

Add carrots and celery.

 

Saute vegetables until onions are transluscent and soft.

 

Add garlic.

 

Bring the broth to a simmer.

 

Continue to simmer for approximately 2 hours.

 

Add any desired additions and season to taste.

 

When the soup and the added ingredients reach the desired temperature, place in a tureen or plate in soup bowls.

 

Garnish or plate garnishes for individual choice.

 

Serve with any desired sides.