January is National Soup Month

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National Soup Month

January is National Soup Month. Don't really know how the celebration for soup actually originated, but it is a wonderful way to recognize a staple that has been consumed as a favorite for many years and hopefully for many years to come.
No one really knows how the dish originated, but it is known that people have been eating soup as far back as 6000 B.C. I believe as soon as human beings found out how to boil water, it would have been inevitable that this wonderful stuff actually came to exist.
From the earliest of records, soup and porridge-type dishes were prepared by many people who lived in antiquity. From Neolithic times, soup was consumed in the Mediterranean and with what we do know, Greeks used to sell soup as fast food on the street using ingredients such as peas,beans and lentils.
There are many different kinds of soups all around the world. These soups actually have been classified through the ages. For an example in France there is a system for classifying soups called The Escoffier , in Le Guide Culinaire (1902), provided a strict classification system to identify soups by different standards. Chefs today are not as strict as to classify their soups, but the classification of what a "soup" is or may be considered under the guidelines of soup (example puree, bisque, gumbo, chowder, etc) is still in place today.
One of the soup that has made many mothers and grandmothers testifying they can "cure the common cold" by has been that of chicken soup. And as you know you should listen to your mother. There have been some speculation and different theories that have come up throughout the days of if there is something in Chicken Soup that may help cure or help one feel better when they are sick with the cold or flu.
In the 12 the century, one physician by the name of Moses Maimonides actually prescribed chicken soup as a cold and asthma remedy during his time. Since then, the therapeutic properties of the soup have been studied and have baffled doctors for decades. There have been some other theories that doctors of today have concluded based upon their recent findings that may suggest that soup may have some healing properties.
One doctor by the name of Dr. Irwin Ziment, M.D. pulmonary specialist and professor at UCLA school of Medicine, stated that chicken soup may have similar properties that of modern cold medicines. Another doctor by the name of Stephen Rennard M.D., chief of pulmonary medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha said that chicken soup acts helps because it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by stopping inflammation produced around bronchial tubes that may cause a cough or congestion. Some other experts suggest that the steam the hot soup produces may help cold and flu victims in facilitating breathing and assistance with clearing congestion.
No matter way you slice it, seems that chicken soups (as well as other soups) contain hearty vegetables and fruits that can help us with staying healthy...period. So take advantage of this celebration. Whether you use a recipe from this site or remember the times when your mother made soup for you, it is nice to know that this tradition has taken place and has touched the hearts of many people for many years. Have a bowl or two and enjoy!

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10 Great Great Things about Soup

Here are some interesting facts that you might not know about Soup.


1.The English word "soup" is originally from the Middle Ages word "sop," a bread slice over which meat drippings were poured on.

2.Soup and sandwich originated somewhere in Europe.

3.Archeological evident suggests that soup dates as far back as6000 B.C.

4.It is estimated that 2.2 billion soup and sandwich meals are consumed a year in the United States Alone.

5 It has been stated that 65% of households serve at least one bowl of soup during a two week period in the United States.

6.Vegetable soup has become a healthy meal staple in the last decade because of it has been said that compounds found in vegetables may fight cancer.

7. It has been said that chicken soup has natural healing powers for the common cold.

8. There is a note that Judy Garland was on an MGM Studio slim-down diet of chicken soup.

9. Queen Victoria's favorite soup of chicken and ham became known as Queen Victoria Soup.

10. When Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States, he was said to have celebrated the day by eating with mock turtle soup.

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Soup Festivals

The Festival of Fisherman's Soup
This festival carries on the tradition by cooking different soups in kettles over open fires.
McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair
This festival has been celebrated for over 118 years and is all about the Bean Soup.
Jewish Krakow International Soup Festival
Brings friendly competition and is held in Poland. You will find all kinds of soups to try and to buy. Go to the website for more details
Mushroom Festival- Soup and Wine Event
Tthe Mushroom Festival has been going on for the bast 24 years and celebrates restaurants and locals chefs. You have the opportunity to vote for your "Best Mushroom Soup in the Brandywine Valley" and enjoy great wine and music. It usually takes place around the fall and is located in Pennsylvania.

Sweet Corn Soup



1) Corn - 1

2) spring onion

3) vegetable stock

4) Tomato sauce - 5 tsp

5) cloves, cinnamon, cardamom - 1 each

6) pepper - 2 tsp

7) salt, sugar to taste

8) onion - 1/2

9) tomato - 1

10) green chilies - 4

To grind :

Grind the onion, tomato and green

Preparation

1) Add the required vegetable stock, add the ground paste

2) Now take a cloth and put the spices and make that into a small bag

3) Add the corn

4) Bring them to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes

5) Then add the sugar salt and pepper and the spring onion

6) Now add the tomato sauce

7) remove the vessel and remove the spice bag

8) serve it with a tsp of butter and fresh coriander leaves

Mushroom and Spinach Soup

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
3 leeks, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds chopped mushrooms
2 teaspoons dried savory
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup sherry
9 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
10 leaves fresh spinach

More Hot Soup Recipes

Rice Cake Soup
An easy Korean dish to try. | epicurious.com
Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crabmeat
Watermelon and Crabmeat....interesting combo...would you like to try? | epicurious.com
Hot and Sour Soup with Ginger
If you love ginger, then you will love this dish. |epicurious.com

Cold Soups for your Summer Months

Don't forget there are also some delicious cold soup recipes that can be eaten during the hot months of the year.

Vanilla Fruit Cup Soup

This soup is basically a colorful fruit salad easily transformed into an appealing dessert soup. Use the lushest fruits of late summer for best results.

* 2 cups berries, as desired (blueberries,
* raspberries, or chopped strawberries, or a combination)
* 1/2 medium cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch dice
* 2 cups pitted watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
* 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, left whole if small or halved if large
* 2 peaches or nectarines, cut into 1/2-inch dice
* 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt or soy yogurt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated
* 1 1/2 cups white grape juice, or as needed
* 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional

.

recipe from vegkitchen.com

Quick Cool Pinto Bean Puree

With the help of a food processor, this tasty, no-cook soup will be ready to eat in minutes. Serve with low-fat tortilla chips or warmed flour tortillas.

* Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
* 14- to 16-ounce can stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
* 2 scallions, coarsely chopped
* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
* Juice of 1 lemon
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into
* 1-inch pieces
* 4 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into large chunks
* 1/2 cup pitted black olives
* 1/4 cup chopped mild green chilies (fresh or canned), optional
* 1 1/2 cups vegetables stock or water, or as needed


recipe from vegkitchen.com

More Cold Soup Recipes

Moroccan-Spiced Cold Tomato Soup
Soup filled with wonderful North African Spices.|epicurious.com
Cold Cucumber Soup with Mint
Quick and easy mint soup with flavorful taste |epicurious.com
Cold Carlic Potato Soup
Another quick and easy dish that can probably be served hot or cold.|epicurious.com

Do you have any soup ideas

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  • Jessica Mayne Feb 29, 2012 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Great info and thanks for the recipes! As a licensed naturopath from Sydney Australia I must add one more point about the oregano!

    For someone who's been a firm believer in natural therapies I've found oil of oregano to be an amazing healer for a vast range of health concerns.

    I hope the information helps those suffering from intestinal and skin conditions. A natural antibiotic like garlic or oil of oregano is just what you need, not pharmaceutical drugs!

    Oh and delicious recipes like this lens hehe :D

    God bless everyone!
  • Jane Jun 21, 2011 @ 3:26 am | delete
    ooh I love sweet corn soup...thanks for the recipes.

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    Penrith Carpet
  • donain Jun 7, 2011 @ 1:58 am | delete
    I love soup but when i do home made it just does'nt look nice the taste is ok! but it look yucky

    butter knives
  • Smith D May 31, 2011 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Soup is really good for diet. Dieticians always suggest for having soups before your meal.
    For more info visit me at hcg diet info
  • Dan J May 31, 2011 @ 12:48 am | delete
    Soup is really good for diet. Dieticians always suggest for having soups before your meal.
    For more diet info check out hcg diet info. Definitely you will get some good for your lens
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