This here kitchen, I tell ya, it’s where the magic happens. And that magic, a lot of times, it’s soup. Yeah, good ol’ kitchen soup. Nothin’ fancy, just good eatin’.
Lentil Soup
Lentil, lentil, what’s that? Little things, look like beans but ain’t. I put them in soup, they make it thick, they make it good. My lentil kitchen soup is easy.
- Lentils, yeah, those little things.
- Water, gotta have water.
- Maybe some taters, if you got ’em.
- Salt, pepper, whatever you like.
Throw it all in a pot, let it cook ’til it’s done. That’s my kitchen soup secret. Easy lentil soup.
Beef Soup
Beef, that’s good stuff. Makes a good kitchen soup, I tell ya. You got some leftover beef? Throw it in a pot, that’s the start of somethin’ good.
- Beef, whatever kind you got.
- Water, lots of it.
- Carrots, taters, whatever’s in the bin.
- Onion, if you like it.
Cook it ’til it’s all soft and the beef falls apart. That’s a kitchen soup that’ll stick to your ribs. Beef soup good for a cold day.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Now, this one, it’s a bit fancy. Broccoli, that green stuff. And cheese, who don’t like cheese? My man, he loves this kitchen soup. Broccoli cheddar, sounds fancy, but it ain’t hard.
- Broccoli, cut it up small.
- Cheese, the orange kind is good.
- Milk, makes it creamy.
- Some butter, for the flavor.
Cook the broccoli, then add the cheese and milk. Stir it up ’til it’s all melted and creamy. That’s a kitchen soup that’ll make you smile. Broccoli cheddar, it’s a good one, I tell ya. Best kitchen soup.
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup, that’s what you make when someone’s feelin’ poorly. It’s good for what ails ya. My chicken kitchen soup, it’s simple, but it’s the best. It will make you feel better.
- Chicken, a whole one or just pieces.
- Water, enough to cover the chicken.
- Carrots, celery, onion, the usual.
- Some noodles, if you want.
Cook that chicken ’til it falls off the bone. Then take the meat out, shred it up. Put it back in the pot with the veggies and noodles. That’s a kitchen soup that’ll heal ya. Chicken soup, it’s a classic for a reason.
Quick Soup
Sometimes, you ain’t got all day to cook. You need kitchen soup, and you need it now. That’s when you make quick soup. Use what you got, that’s the secret.
- Canned stuff, like tomatoes or beans.
- Some broth, if you have it.
- Spices, whatever you like.
- Maybe some rice or pasta.
Throw it all in a pot, heat it up, and you’re done. Quick kitchen soup, it ain’t fancy, but it’ll fill ya up. Quick soup is good when you are busy.
Creamy Soup
If you want your soup creamy, you gotta add something special. Half and half, that’s the name. It makes the soup creamy and smooth. Not too thin, not too thick.
You can add it to any soup, really. Just pour some in when it’s almost done. Stir it up good. It makes a big difference, I tell ya. Creamy kitchen soup, it’s like a hug in a bowl.
Making Soup is Easy
Don’t be scared of making soup. It ain’t hard. Just throw some stuff in a pot, add some water, and let it cook. That’s all there is to it. The best kitchen soup is made with love, my mama always said. And she was right.
You can use whatever you got. Leftovers, veggies, meat, whatever. Soup is forgiving. It don’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be good. And if you make it with love, it will be. I make the best kitchen soup, everyone says so. You can do it too.
So next time you’re in the kitchen, and you don’t know what to make, think about soup. Think about all the good things you can put in it. Think about how it’ll warm you up and make you feel good. And then make some kitchen soup. You won’t regret it. Trust me, I know about soup. My kitchen soup is famous in these parts.
Try it sometime. You will see. Soup’s good. My kitchen soup is the best. Everyone says so. You’ll say so too, after you try it. Just put stuff in a pot and cook it. That’s all. Good soup. My kitchen soup. The best.
