Posted on 02/04/2025 7:30:55 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY
February 4th heats up with National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history.
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Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today.
Many soups also offer medicinal properties. What was once considered a wive’s tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the scientific community. Yes, chicken soup helps relieve the symptoms of the common cold. How? Well, scientists believe that a bowl of soup may reduce inflammation of the lungs. It is thought that chicken soup slows down the activity of white blood cells that can cause inflammation.
But that’s not all homemade soup does. Every cook knows the most important ingredient that goes into every pot of simmering soup. They keep the ingredient stored where it will do its best work, too. As they work, they season the soup from their heart giving it just the right amount of love each and every time. Whether they add it with the noodles or the vegetable, the broth or the cream, each cook knows there’s enough to go around. That’s why homemade soup heals the best.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY
Tell us about your favorite homemade soup. Share a recipe or a memory. Gather the family to learn how to make your best recipe and share the love. Need a new recipe to add to your collection? From chowders and broths to creamy bisques, National Day Calendar® found a few recipes to give a try on National Homemade Soup Day.
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NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues searching for the origins of this warm-hearted holiday. But we're pretty sure someone who seasoned everything with love had a hand in it.
Homemade Soup FAQ
Q. What kinds of broth are used in homemade soup?
A. Home cooks use a variety of broths for the base of their soups. Consider using vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, or other meat to create your broth. Adding milk or cream will create a creamy soup.
Q. Can I use store-bought broth to make a homemade soup?
A. Yes! Though homemade broth is delicious, you can cut down some of the time and effort by using canned or box broth.
Q. Is making homemade broth easy?
A. It really isn't that difficult to make homemade broth. For example, chicken broth can be made from leftover chicken. Be sure to include the bones and vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions for additional flavor.
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Notable Birthdays for February 4
Halbert Eleazer Paine (1826-1905) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Bill Haywood (1869-1928) - Founding member and leader of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
Virginia M. Alexander (1899-1949) - Black female physician and founder of the Aspiranto Health Home (PA).
Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) - American pilot, explorer, aviator, military officer, and author.
Catherine Wolfe Donohue (1903-1938) - Watch dial painter.
Clyde Tombaugh (1906-1997) - Astronomer who discovered the planet Pluto.
Rosa Parks (1913-2005) - Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus.
William Talman (1915-1968) - Actor best known for his role as attorney Hamilton Burger in the t.v. series Perry Mason.
Stanley Karnow (1925-2013) - Journalist well-known for his writing on the Vietnam War.
Arthur E. Chase (1930-2015) - Politician who was the co-founder to the Central Massachusetts Legislative Caucus.
Barry Feinstein (1931-2011) - Portrait photographer and album cover designer, including album covers for Bob Dylan; Peter, Paul & Mary and Janis Joplin.
Collin Wilcox (1935-2009) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Mayella Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
Ken Thompson (1943-Still Living) - Computer scientist and programmer who helped co-developed the B Programming Language.
Dan Quayle (1947-Still Living) - The 44th VP of the U.S.
Alice Cooper (1948-Still Living) - Musician referred to as the The Godfather of Shock Rock.
Gavin DeGraw (1977-Still Living) - Singer best known for the theme song I Don't Want to Be on One Tree Hill.
Memorable Events for February 4
1789 - George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the U.S.
1824 - J.W. Goodrich introduces rubber galoshes to the public for sale.
1846 - Mormon pioneers make their ways to the Salt Lake Valley.
1847 - The first telegraph company established in Maryland.
1849 - University of Wisconsin begins in teaching 20 students in a one room classroom.
1899 - The Philippine–American War between America and the Philippines begins.
1913 - The National Institute of Arts & Letters is founded.
1941 - The United Service Organization (USO) is created to entertain American troops.
1942 - Clinton Pierce becomes the first U.S. general wounded in WWII.
1957 - The first electric portable typewriter is put on sale in NY.
1971 - The NASDAQ stock exchange is founded in NY.
1991 - Alex Trebek becomes first person to host three game shows at once (Jeopardy!, Classic Concentration, and To Tell the Truth).
2004 - Facebook is founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin.
Soup’s On!..................
Nice, Dad was the ultimate soup maker and I inherited his passion. Today is the 30th anniversary of him passing. Fitting it’s now national soup day!
I make a LOT of soups and this is one of the best soup cookbooks I have ever found. Treat yourselves!
LaTourrette?...
Blount Fine Foods
https://www.blountfinefoods.com/Blount Clam Shack
https://www.blountfinefoods.com/blount-clam-shackBlount - New England Clam Chowder
https://www.blountfinefoods.com/bcs-products/premium-seafood-soups/new-england-clam-chowder
I will look for that book. For some reason, I am in soup mode these days.
Red lentils & tea just arrived in the mail :-)
Kale Potato Leek Soup / 6 SERVINGS
Ingredients 2 tbsp oil neutral oil, such as canola 4-5 potato(es) russet, medium, (1 pound), peeled and roughly chopped 3 leek(s) large, (1 pound), cleaned and thinly sliced 1 bunch kale chopped (1/2 pound) 6 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock kosher salt to taste 1-2 tbps lemon juice freshly squeezed 1/2 cup heavy cream pepper freshly ground 1/2 cup sour cream 2 bay leaves dried bacon bits for garnish finely chopped kale for garnish
Instructions Heat the oil in a large (6-plus quart) stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leek and potato and kale . Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have begun to soften and brown slightly, about 8 to 12 minutes (this time will vary greatly depending on the surface area of the bottom of your pot). Add the vegetable stock and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Blender smooth. Add the cream, and season to taste w/ salt, lemon juice and pepper.
Ladle into bowls, and garnish w/ sour cream and a sprinkling of kale or bacon bits.
I love homemade soup, especially on these cold days. A bowl of chunky soup with a crusty roll, that’s a whole meal.
My favorite soup from my roots in South Dakota. Interesting that a very similar soup is a staple in Luxembourg cuisine.
https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/summer-savory
Homemade soup is the ultimate comfort food.
I’ve been losing weight so doing Keto soups. Gonna try a new one today, Keto Zuppa Toscana. The “potatoes” are, of course, cauliflower.
Ordered a ‘Used - Very Good’ copy from Amazon ($6.53 & free delivery). :-)
BTW, the cookbook I got from Dollar Store was at least $10 for a used copy on Amazon. Some were cheaper, but you had to pay for delivery.
I have found that turnips work well in place of potatoes.
I make beef barley soup and use onions, carrots, and turnips instead of potatoes.
Mr mm found out he actually liked it better with the turnips. They don’t get as mushy and mealy. Matter of fact, I had to use potatoes one time cause I couldn’t buy any turnips and he asked *What’s wrong with the potatoes?* I told him they were real potatoes this time.
A stunned silence and he asked *What do you usually use?* I told him *Turnips*.
He says, *But I don’t like turnips. I think.*
Turns out, done right, he does.
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