Little Bitty Homestead
2008-Aug-6
Recipes using freezer soup base

Posted in Recipes

I gave the recipe for "soup base" the other day.  If you do not have soup base, you can use 1 quarts worth of bought stewed tomatoes.  (I think that would be about 3 cans)

3 Bean Crockpot Chili

1 Qt. soup base

1 lb ground beef

1 cup each dried--kidney, black, & pinto beans

3 T. chili powder

2 T. ground cumin

OR you could use 1 pkg chili seasoning

The night before, put beans in bowl covered with water to soak overnight. You can add 2T. lemon juice or whey to the water, if desired (This has different health reasons but it's optional)

In the morning, drain & rinse beans.  Brown the ground beef seasoning with salt & pepper, if desired. 

Place all ingredients in crockpot and add about 6 cups water.  Cook all day. 

Great served topped with some cheese and cornbread or crackers.  This freezes well & is even better as left-overs.

You can omit the meat if you prefer a vegetarian chili.

Vegetable Soup

1 Qt. soup base

1 bag mixed veggies

1 cup maccaroni

Place soup base & veggies in soup pot.  Add 2 cups water.  Bring to boil.  Add maccaroni & cook until tender.  Season w/salt & pepper to desired taste.  Serve.

This recipe would be usually for lunch around here or supper served with a sandwich.

Hearty Beef stew

1 Qt. soup base

1 can tomato paste

1 lb. venison or beef stew meat (bite size pieces-the smaller the more tender)

4-5 carrots, bite size

4-5 potatoes, bite size

1 cup red wine or beef broth (the wine is really good in this but broth is ok)

Mix soup base, wine or broth & tomato paste in crockpot until combined.  Add meat, carrots, & potatoes.  Cook on low all day. 

This also freezes well.  Serve with homemade bread & a salad on a cool fall or winter day.


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2008-Aug-6 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Handmaiden


Thanks for stopping by. Your recipes are great. Soup is one of my all time favorite meals. I'm going to try that soup base. I'll be stopping by often


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2008-Aug-6 - I love chilli on a cold day !!!

Posted by Shaune


Your chilli recipe sounds very good !!!! I love chilli with hot buttered corn bread from an iron skillet !!!!!!!!YUMMY !!!! That's what makes us so Southern !! That sure is some good eatin' ! Shaune


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2008-Aug-6 - Untitled Comment

Posted by GrandmaRosie


Sounds wonderful I love soups. They are the perfect food to me.


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