Pretty snow!! |
I'm really lucky that mother taught me to cook. We were "scratch" cookers, but now, I tend to use short cuts more than ever, but some things still remain as foods that are treats!
Thank You, God, for Eyes to see! |
With the forecast of the snow--and really, what were the chances the weather people would get it right--I decided that one of my treats, as I hunkered down, would be FANCY Potato soup. After all was said and done, I would need milk to make the anticipated snow cream, so why not make some potato soup!
I went grocery shopping and bought potatoes, sweet onions, cheese, bread, eggs, buttermilk, cornmeal and I was ready for whatever happened!
As you saw in the last post, I got to make Snow cream and it was so filled with memories!
Soup does the same for me...well, let's be honest, most everything causes memories to flood my heart, these days. I bet people think, "oh crap...does she have a story for EVERYTHING". Sorry, yes I do!
My FIRST Snow Cream...smack smack |
I have an empty bowl... |
With that knowledge, one of Daddy's last Christmases, Santa put gift certificates in his stocking for 8 meals of tomato soup--his favorite. He was so cute. He would put that certificate on the table before he left for dialysis, so I would be sure to get milk to make it! I think it was one of his favorite gifts. I felt honored to make it for him.
In life, we get so involved with trying to make things perfect...giving the best that money can buy, and the truth is, at the end of the day, it is often the small things that we remember.
Cornbread still in the hot skillet...get it out before it sweats and gets soggy!! |
cornbread dipped into my soup! Oh me oh my!! |
My FIRST Fancy Potato Soup... |
Oh, YUMMMMMMM.... |
Served in the cups I bought for Daddy to go with his gift certificates! |
Oh, how I miss them...how blessed that they loved me enough to not just give us things, but time, love and laughter!
My heart is burdened for those who don't have a safe, warm place to rest...who don't have healthy meals...who can't pay their bills...I pray for those who are helping and I pray that all of us who can, will put hands and feet to our prayers!
Stay safe and warm as you count your blessings instead of wants and complaints...I send the hope of Blessings to You as you BLOOM where you are...~~charlotte♡
FANCY Potato
Soup
6 med potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ tsp salt (I often leave off
the salt and instead add a couple cubes of chicken bouillon)
½ cup butter (I don’t add the butter, myself)
¼ c. finely chopped onion (I use a medium sweet onion)
½ c evaporated milk or milk or ½ and ½ ( I have used all, but I prefer MILK)
½ c. cubes Monterey Jack cheese (I use whatever I have on
hand—cheddar, velveeta, Colby jack)
Pepper to taste
Bacon crumbs or chives, optional…I like BACON!!
Put potatoes and onions in pot-cover with water. Put top on pan on HIGH, when it starts to
simmer, turn to low and cook for 10 minutes.
Do NOT drain.
Lightly mash potatoes—LEAVE big chucks!
On LOW, add the rest of the ingredients…Simmer until all
cheese and butter is melted.
If too thin, cook longer…
If too thick, add more milk or water
Top with bacon, chives, cheese—ANY or all!!
ENJOY!!! (you can
cook the potatoes in chicken broth also—adds another layer of YUMMY!)
Oh, Charlotte - I loved your post this morning! I am a soup maker myself. I can make it and eat it whether it is 100 degrees out or -10! Potato soup is one of my favorites as well. I also share my soup with friends and neighbors. After all - that is what cooking is about, isn't it? I love sharing what I make with others. :) I would love your corn bread recipe one day if you can. I think you posted it before, but I can't find it. PM me if you don't want to post it here or share it with all of us (I don't think anyone would mind!)
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My dear thank you for sharing the yummy recipe and sweet memories :)
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Big hugs x
Now you made me hungry! LOL! And i'm glad that you have a story for everything! {{{hugs}}}
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