Any Home Bakers Here?

[ronott1]

That is what we are here for!

 

[pennyJo1960]

x 2 I have great fun on this thread
Just comfortable trading recipes or or baking sites

 

[N F C]

Hey everyone...just a heads up for those that aren't already aware:
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@Farmer Connie is kicking off another contest...it's the Pot Luck Photo Contest! Can't submit your photos as entries until March 1, but you can be getting ready. Some nice prizes in 3 different categories.

Get your cameras out!

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Ok... I'm finally making the Italian soup that I was going to make for the yum contest...
Recipe calls for stew meat, tomato sauce, bullion, onion, garlic and barley. Doesn't even smell super appetizing while it cooks. What would you suggest I add to kick it up a few notches?
ETA: I'm using bison for the stew meat, used beef broth for the liquid instead of water and bullion and cooked down tomatoes instead of sauce

 

[N F C]

Ok... I'm finally making the Italian soup that I was going to make for the yum contest...
Recipe calls for stew meat, tomato sauce, bullion, onion, garlic and barley. Doesn't even smell super appetizing while it cooks. What would you suggest I add to kick it up a few notches?
ETA: I'm using bison for the stew meat, used beef broth for the liquid instead of water and bullion and cooked down tomatoes instead of sauce

Some of the things I add to soups...bay leaf, parsley, red pepper flakes (be careful to not use too many), basil, of course salt & pepper, sometimes other stuff. I kind of play it by ear and add a bit of this or that until I like the taste.

 

[wyoDreamer]

For the Italian Soup, definitely add some Basil. Some oregano, diced tomatoes, celery and/or carrots would be nice also. I have added the hard rind off a chunk of parmesan to soup as it cooks, or when i don't have any of that I like to grate fresh parmesan cheese into the soup right before serving to add a touch of creaminess. Note: don't use pre-grated parmesan from the store, it will not melt-away/disappear into your soup, instead it will get gloppy and stick together - definitely not good eats. Hopefully you browned the stew meat in the pot before adding the liquids, that adds tons of flavor.

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

Added more garlic, a bay leaf and some oregano. Smells a lot better already. Gonna add some basil too I think.
Thanks for the help
I'm not a soup eater, especially broth soups. Spouse has the flu and loves beef & barley soup so I thought I should give it a whirl.

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear your husband is ill Michelle. Hope he's better soon and you both enjoy the soup!

 

[DigMyChicks]

Sorry to hear your husband is ill Michelle. Hope he's better soon and you both enjoy the soup!

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[rjohns39]

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