Comforting Soups in Cold Rainy Days
Egg drop Soup is the easiest to make but if you want creamy, broccoli cheddar or corn chowder will satisfy your cravings!
1. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients:
3 tsp butter
1 onion diced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups broccoli sliced (1 crown broccoli)
1 cup carrots julienne
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Easy steps:
In a large pan or pot, add butter and let it melts. Then, saute diced onion. Saute till tender and translucent. Add the flour and mix till browned for about a minute. Then, ado chicken broth, heavy cream. Let it boils. Then, add broccoli and carrots. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well till cheese is melted.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Enjoy!
2. Creamy Corn Chowder
Recipe:
3 slices thick cut bacon diced
1 stalk celery diced
1 onion diced
2 small potatoes diced
3 cups corn
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Spices:
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
In a large pot, fry the sliced bacon till browned. Then, saute the onions and celery. Add the potatoes and broth and bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes till potatoes is half done. Add the corn and simmer for another 5-8 minutes. Add the seasoning and spices. In a cup, combine Add the milk and cornstarch and slowly pour it to the soup mixture. Mix or whisk till soup is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Garnish with extra bacon. Serve hot. Enjoy!
3. Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients:
4 cups chicken stock or broth (low sodium)
1/4 cup water plus 4 teaspoons
cornstarch (mix well)
2 eggs, beaten in a bowl
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 stalks green onions sliced (about
1/4 cup)
Salt or fish sauce to taste ( optional)
Steps:
In a small bowl, mix the eggs and set aside.
In a large pot, add 4 cups chicken broth. Let it boils. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well till thickens. Slowly pour the egg mixture and mix it using a spatula for about 1 minute. Add sesame oil and black pepper. Season with salt or fish sauce to taste if needed.
Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!