Soup, Stew, Chili, Gumbo (Cold weather eats)

[UncleBuck 6452]

10 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Bake the potatoes and leave them in the fridge overnight.  Peel them the next day and make the potato soup form that.

 

I don't doubt it'd work, but potato soup is more times than not a spur of the moment thing around here. 

[Trey3216 15343]

2 hours ago, UncleBuck said:

I don't doubt it'd work, but potato soup is more times than not a spur of the moment thing around here. 

I used to do the boil or bake methods, but I'm super pleased with 1.5 hour potato soup in the pressure cooker.  Tastes damn good, easy enough to throw on while the wife is picking up the kids from daycare and we have a fresh cooked dinner ready at a good time.  

[tx 3 putt 76862]

Green Chili Pork Stew

 

1 pack of bone in country ribs

1 chopped onion 

seasonings of your choice 

2 tablespoons of minced garlic 

green sauce - boiled, then blended 5 tomatillos and 2 jalapeños. Poured between layers of meat 

crockpot on high

 

[UncleBuck 6452]

44 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Green Chili Pork Stew

 

 

1 pack of bone in country ribs

1 chopped onion 

seasonings of your choice 

2 tablespoons of minced garlic 

green sauce - boiled, then blended 5 tomatillos and 2 jalapeños. Poured between layers of meat 

crockpot on high

 

following the shit out of this one! How much time, and do those bags work as advertised? Do anything to the flavor/texture?

[tx 3 putt 76862]

1 hour ago, UncleBuck said:

following the shit out of this one! How much time, and do those bags work as advertised? Do anything to the flavor/texture?

my biggest concern - was 5 tomatillos and 2 jalapeños enough ? Tasting the blend, the spice / taste was great, so I dumped it all in 

 

those bags work great. I use them all the time 

[DallasSooner 278]

n/m

Edited November 1, 2022 by DallasSooner

[RMac5 1551]

4 hours ago, UncleBuck said:

following the shit out of this one! How much time, and do those bags work as advertised? Do anything to the flavor/texture?

We use those bags any time we use the crock pot, they work great and make clean up so much easier.

[elfenix 34221]

mmm microplastics

[tx 3 putt 76862]

4 hours ago, UncleBuck said:

following the shit out of this one! How much time, and do those bags work as advertised? Do anything to the flavor/texture?

 

taste is good. couple of tips

1. I thought I added enough salt, it needs more salt (i cook with very low salt). add more garlic too. should have added cumino. couple of chicken tomato bullion cubes too

2. use boneless country ribs (way too many tiny bone pieces). toast / brown them before going into the crockpot. toasting will really add a lot.

3. spice level was avg (for me). next time ill add another jalapeno and tamtillo, and 3 serrano peppers, into the boil, then blend

4. add in some flour or corn starch, thicker gravy would be really nice 

 

ill make a mexican rice later, eat it over that

Edited November 1, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[tx 3 putt 76862]

2 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

taste is good. couple of tips

1. I thought I added enough salt, it needs more salt (i cook with very low salt). add more garlic too. should have added cumino. couple of chicken tomato bullion cubes too

2. use boneless country ribs (way too many tiny bone pieces). toast / brown them before going into the crockpot. toasting will really add a lot.

3. spice level was avg (for me). next time ill add another jalapeno and tamtillo, and 3 serrano peppers, into the boil, then blend

4. add in some flour or corn starch, thicker gravy would be really nice 

 

ill make a mexican rice later, eat it over that

 

this comes out much better in a pot on the stove. get the meat very toasty, then add ingredients and let it simmer. 100% use boneless pork. I hadn't bought country style pork ribs in a long time, but back in the day it was ONE big bone. this pack had way too many smaller bone pieces. 

[UncleBuck 6452]

13 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

this comes out much better in a pot on the stove. get the meat very toasty, then add ingredients and let it simmer. 100% use boneless pork. I hadn't bought country style pork ribs in a long time, but back in the day it was ONE big bone. this pack had way too many smaller bone pieces. 

That's a good tip about the bone. I'd normally buy a small cut of butt, package of carnitas cut or even a picnic roast.

This got me digging around the youtubes yesterday, and though no doubt it'd come out better on the stove, it is cool to know a good crockpot recipe.

15 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

4. add in some flour or corn starch, thicker gravy would be really nice 

Some of the people I saw doing similar in a crock pot would brown the chunks of meat coated in flour (even the larger chunks they'd later break down), then add to the pot and mix with the salsa. Seemed those were a bit thicker. 

Then some would add a little slurry of the Maseca, but normally if I'm thickening something up I do a corn starch slurry. 

[Texzilla58 4731]

Making any kind of roast, whether in a crockpot, Dutch oven, or a stove pot. The meat will get heavily seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and the coated in wondra flour, then browned heavily in high temp oil. It makes a big difference.

If the gravy isn’t thick at the end then it gets the cornstarch slurry.

[tx 3 putt 76862]

yes, a light coat of flour after the meat gets a toasty would work. that's how I make my carne guisada 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

Last week I made a lot of beef soup for a friend’s mother and it came out great. So I had to make a pot for myself. 
 

1. need a bigger pot. 8qt is just right for me. Heavy bottom. We’ll made 

2 Avengers Assemble !

3. I cut up and simmer the entire meat package. I pick out the fatty stuff afterwards. 

4. Chop up everything as the meat simmers 

5. got a pleasant surprise / text. Had to shut it down. The ‘getting laid’ thread gets a nice update later. Shower and get the strength back in my legs. It’s hell being 50. 
 

5. warm up the meat, add spices and chopped onion. Simmer for 10 mins or so

6. add chopped veggies, can of diced tomatoes (2 cans works too), and more broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins or so.

7. I check the taste seasoning here. Do all that as you see fit. When carrots are soft enough. I bring it to one more high boil.

 8. Add cabbage and turn it off. 
 

came out great. Taste is just excellent 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[dcbc 14464]

2 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

need a bigger pot. 8qt is just right for me. Heavy bottom. We’ll made 

I've got the "French Classic" version of that pot.  It is indeed well made and a good size.

[tx 3 putt 76862]

23 minutes ago, dcbc said:

I've got the "French Classic" version of that pot.  It is indeed well made and a good size.

Money well spent 

[deadshank 24652]

On 11/1/2022 at 12:00 PM, UncleBuck said:

do those bags work as advertised? Do anything to the flavor/texture?

Crock pot condoms.  
 

They don’t affect the food. 

[BearCountry11 1234]

First chili of the fall. *Note to self: don’t try and microplane mild cheddar cheese*





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[harold 81]

https://www.seriouseats.com/chicken-enchilada-soup-recipe
 

I made this to eat for lunch this week.  I didn’t add the cheese to the soup, will add to each serving instead.  It’s tasty but not spicy at all.  Needs chopped jalapeño mixed in to the cheese and cilantro when served. 

[Chewbacca 7765]

well...when in Rome, eh...

chicken green chili!
inspired by the Denver flea Market this weekend that had a huge Mexican produce section. i had no idea what i was doing... scratch that, i do know what I'm doing in the kitchen, obviously i just didn't follow a recipe, went on instinct. never cooked a tomatillo before!
blended everything in first pic for a sauce, retaining some of the liquid. chicken thighs diced and browned with chili powder, comino, chile-lime seasoning, onion, garlic and another sliced jalapeno. added one cube each Knorr caldo de tomate y caldo de pollo, then flour, then the blended sauce. let it simmer for an hour, adding the leftover cooking liquid as needed...

served over white rice, finished with fresh squeezed lime, cilantro, and sharp cheddar.

 
 

Love tomatillos. Such a great flavor.

[FartingMonk 3606]

Decided to do a wonton noodle soup 

[tx 3 putt 76862]

nice painting in that first pic !

[Orale 1087]

2 hours ago, FartingMonk said:

Decided to do a wonton noodle soup 

Great view! And the lake is nice too.

[FartingMonk 3606]

7 hours ago, Orale said:

Great view! And the lake is nice too.

It's Puget Sound

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

12 hours ago, FartingMonk said:

Decided to do a wonton noodle soup

Holy shit. That might be the best thing I've seen in any of the food threads.

Did you make the wonton dough yourself? If so, recipe me please.

[FartingMonk 3606]

7 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Holy shit. That might be the best thing I've seen in any of the food threads.

Did you make the wonton dough yourself? If so, recipe me please.

I can make the dough but I prefer not to since wonton wrappers are so cheap to buy.  You can get 60 or so wrappers for a few dollars.  It's way more effort to make the wrappers than being store bought.  The heart of the wontons is the stuffing so I put more effort into that.

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

Perfection, bro. Does the raw pork in the wontons cook ok? 

[FartingMonk 3606]

2 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Perfection, bro. Does the raw pork in the wontons cook ok? 

Yes.  Just throw it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.  You can tell they are done when they start floating.  I usually do that and then transfer it to whatever broth i'm using and let it sit in that for a few minutes to have it absorb some more flavor. 

[Incredulity 11643]

What's in the filing?

[HouTex 1866]

On 11/2/2022 at 7:47 AM, UncleBuck said:

That's a good tip about the bone. I'd normally buy a small cut of butt, package of carnitas cut or even a picnic roast.

This got me digging around the youtubes yesterday, and though no doubt it'd come out better on the stove, it is cool to know a good crockpot recipe.

Some of the people I saw doing similar in a crock pot would brown the chunks of meat coated in flour (even the larger chunks they'd later break down), then add to the pot and mix with the salsa. Seemed those were a bit thicker. 

Then some would add a little slurry of the Maseca, but normally if I'm thickening something up I do a corn starch slurry. 

On the cut of pork, HEB sells boneless pork stew meat in 1 to 1.5 pound packages.  It seems to be cut from the pork butt. I used it recently and it would be perfect for any braised or stewed pork dish.  

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

44 minutes ago, Incredulity said:

What's in the filing?

[FartingMonk 3606]

2 hours ago, Incredulity said:

What's in the filing?

Pork shoulder.  Shrimp and green onions.  Marinate it for 30 minutes. 

• tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.50 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

[FartingMonk 3606]

Went with a French onion soup today

[RMac5 1551]

Freakin love French onion soup! Had every intention of making some over the weekend but didn’t get it done. That looks great.

[FartingMonk 3606]

5 minutes ago, RMac5 said:

Freakin love French onion soup! Had every intention of making some over the weekend but didn’t get it done. That looks great.

It was my first attempt at it.  Turned out really good.

[jimmyjazz 45877]

I like the multi-crouton approach.  Any port in a storm.  Tips on getting the onions right?  I've tried to make it and got too dark and it had a bit of a bitter taste.

[FartingMonk 3606]

38 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

I like the multi-crouton approach.  Any port in a storm.  Tips on getting the onions right?  I've tried to make it and got too dark and it had a bit of a bitter taste.

Just keep the heat low.  Stir a lot and be patient.  It takes 45-50 minutes to get it done.  So just keep a close eye on it.  Mine got brown but yes there is a fine line where too brown gives it a burnt taste

 

[elfenix 34221]

6 hours ago, FartingMonk said:

Went with a French onion soup today

username checks out

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

9 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

Tips on getting the onions right?

Treat it like a roux. Low and slow.

[kilroydos 267]

8 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Treat it like a roux. Low and slow.

If you have to go hot and fast, keep a cup of water to add if it starts to go too dark.

[FartingMonk 3606]

So with french onion soup.  I do recommend making way more and having leftovers.  The leftovers the next day were way better the next day.

[Etexhorn13 3045]

Made butternut squash bisque tonight. It’s a nostalgia thing for me for sure… growing up in our restaurant this time of year it was a safe bet this would be in my dads short rotation for soup du jour. Bacon garnish was my idea, because why not.

[dcbc 14464]

1 hour ago, Etexhorn13 said:

Made butternut squash bisque tonight. It’s a nostalgia thing for me for sure… growing up in our restaurant this time of year it was a safe bet this would be in my dads short rotation for soup du jour. Bacon garnish was my idea, because why not.

Name of restaurant?  Oh, and that looks like it slams.

Edited November 18, 2022 by dcbc

[Etexhorn13 3045]

24 minutes ago, dcbc said:

Name of restaurant?  Oh, and that looks like it slams.

Stillwater Inn in Jefferson. They’re retiring in a month so I’ve been breaking out the cookbook for a little nostalgia lately.

[dcbc 14464]

9 minutes ago, Etexhorn13 said:

Stillwater Inn in Jefferson. They’re retiring in a month so I’ve been breaking out the cookbook for a little nostalgia lately.

Very cool.  My wife grew up nearby and remembers it well.

[DoobieWah 1432]

So a year or two ago I sent Etexhorn13 tree-fiddy, (not really), and he sent me a .pdf of his family's restaurant cookbook, (really!), and as it just so happens, I've been perusing it for something different to add to our typical T'giving repast. 

So I post to thank him again for his generosity and to point out that the recipe for butternut squash bisque is NOT IN IT!!

 

😁🤘

[Etexhorn13 3045]

2 hours ago, DoobieWah said:

So a year or two ago I sent Etexhorn13 tree-fiddy, (not really), and he sent me a .pdf of his family's restaurant cookbook, (really!), and as it just so happens, I've been perusing it for something different to add to our typical T'giving repast. 

So I post to thank him again for his generosity and to point out that the recipe for butternut squash bisque is NOT IN IT!!

 

😁🤘

Page 18, homie. Also, that recipe makes a bunch but if you’re looking for thanksgiving stuff, we’d pretty much always have it as a first course for our thanksgiving meal so it definitely fits the bill for what you’re looking for.

Edited November 18, 2022 by Etexhorn13

[DoobieWah 1432]

Ha! You're right. But for some reason it's not in the table of contents- Only the spinach soup since its the top of the page I guess.  And having no interest in spinach soup, I hadn't scrolled down. Anyway, thanks again for the book and the heads up. The squash soup may make an appearance. 

AND I'll have to go through the book again more carefully and see what else I missed.  🦃🦃

[Etexhorn13 3045]

7 minutes ago, DoobieWah said:

Ha! You're right. But for some reason it's not in the table of contents- Only the spinach soup since its the top of the page I guess.  And having no interest in spinach soup, I hadn't scrolled down. Anyway, thanks again for the book and the heads up. The squash soup may make an appearance. 

AND I'll have to go through the book again more carefully and see what else I missed.  🦃🦃

I’m about to reprint a bunch of these as a gift for my parents to sell when they close the restaurant next month, and one request my dad had was that he needs to swap out that spinach soup recipe for his leak and spinach soup, which is somewhat the signature soup for their restaurant and a crowd favorite. Don’t knock it til you try it!

[usmc0331horn 953]

4 hours ago, Etexhorn13 said:

Page 18, homie. Also, that recipe makes a bunch but if you’re looking for thanksgiving stuff, we’d pretty much always have it as a first course for our thanksgiving meal so it definitely fits the bill for what you’re looking for.

Stealing this. I love cooking in winter.