Soup Bar

Name: Soup Bar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; CONDIMENTS:; Shredded cheddar cheese; Frozen broccoli, carrots and/or cauliflower, thawed and chopped; Frozen corn or peas, thawed; Cubed cooked chicken, ham or sliced smoked sausage; Crumbled cooked bacon; Chopped fresh mushrooms; Minced fresh parsley; Cooked pasta or rice; Sour cream

"With all of its ingredients," grins Lynn Conlon of Provo, Utah, "this probably should be called 'Surprise Soup' instead! Hearty, unique and fun to serve, it works especially well for large groups. I've prepared if for as many as 38 people by making a few adjustments to the recipe. Even children like it."—Lynn Conlon, Provo, Utah

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
CONDIMENTS:
Shredded cheddar cheese
Frozen broccoli, carrots and/or cauliflower, thawed and chopped
Frozen corn or peas, thawed
Cubed cooked chicken, ham or sliced smoked sausage
Crumbled cooked bacon
Chopped fresh mushrooms
Minced fresh parsley
Cooked pasta or rice
Sour cream

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange condiments in individual serving dishes. To serve, spoon desired condiments into soup bowl; top with hot soup.

Originally published as Soup Bar in Crafting Traditions January/February 1997

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nickij

Jan 30, 2012

I have used this recipe since it first came out. I lost my recipe file and was glad to find it still here. I have recently retired from teachin Family and Consumer Education. While teaching this was a reliable standby that pleased everybody esp. teh school board for dinners.