Can Pampered Chef's Stoneware Enhance Your Soup Recipes?

[emmabelle47]

I was wondering the same thing. I really think I'm going to order it this month. Still a tad pricey at 40% off, but I really think its going to be worth it. Especially for showing off the stoneware next month and still being able to do soups and such.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky,
This really does sound like a great idea! One silly little question, though...since it's only 4 servings, do you double/triple it for shows? How does this affect cooking times??

Thanks!
Paula

I usually don't double it, unless there are going to be a ton (over 12) of people there. The refrigerated mashed potatoes I buy are 20 ounces, and I add a bit more chicken stock and also more veggies than it calls for - like 3/4 cup each of carrots and celery, and I also add in a 1/2 cup of chopped onions - so all of that together makes it a little more than 4 large servings - but for shows, I do sample servings - I serve it in small bowls - if the host has small dessert bowls we use those, or I also bring small Styrofoam bowls.

 

[chefann]

<snip> but for shows, I do sample servings - I serve it in small bowls - if the host has small dessert bowls we use those, or I also bring small Styrofoam bowls.

My cluster usually tells hosts that soup shows are a chance to get out all the mismatched coffee mugs for soup. If your host doesn't have a whole cupboard of mugs, then paper cups (designed for hot items, so they're NOT wax-coated) work well.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I usually don't double it, unless there are going to be a ton (over 12) of people there. The refrigerated mashed potatoes I buy are 20 ounces, and I add a bit more chicken stock and also more veggies than it calls for - like 3/4 cup each of carrots and celery, and I also add in a 1/2 cup of chopped onions - so all of that together makes it a little more than 4 large servings - but for shows, I do sample servings - I serve it in small bowls - if the host has small dessert bowls we use those, or I also bring small Styrofoam bowls.

Thanks, Becky! Now, how much more chicken stock are we talking about? Sorry to be so "nit-picky", I'm just trying to imagine what to tell a hostess with regards to purchasing ingredients for such a show as this one. A full second can, or is that too much? Also, the original recipe calls for 1/2 cup of skim milk. Do you add more of that as well?

Paula:chef:

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

My cluster usually tells hosts that soup shows are a chance to get out all the mismatched coffee mugs for soup. If your host doesn't have a whole cupboard of mugs, then paper cups (designed for hot items, so they're NOT wax-coated) work well.

Ann,
This is a really cute idea!!

I also have another idea for this type of show. It may be a great time to bring a loaf of beer bread along, too! Shows another stone, as well as the mix. Or, do 4 mini loaves and bring that stone. One loaf to be sampled at the show, (or 2, depending on # of guests), and the others are given to those to take home that book shows that night. (or as door prizes):chef:

Thanks,
Paula

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Thanks, Becky! Now, how much more chicken stock are we talking about? Sorry to be so "nit-picky", I'm just trying to imagine what to tell a hostess with regards to purchasing ingredients for such a show as this one. A full second can, or is that too much? Also, the original recipe calls for 1/2 cup of skim milk. Do you add more of that as well?

Paula:chef:

I don't use the cans of broth - I use the cardboard cartons(I think they are 32 oz.)....so I usually use about 2/3- 3/4 of one of those, and I don't add any more milk....although I've been known to be generous with the sour cream. Remember, when I am doing this - the mashed potatoes I use are 20 oz - so more than the 16 oz that the recipe calls for. (either Bob Evans, or Meijers brand)

 

[its_me_susan]

Oh - and here is the recipe for the Potato Soup - it's from the "It's Good For You" cookbook.

Are you making this in the Covered Baker???

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Are you making this in the Covered Baker???

Yes, I am!

 

[chefmeg]

OH CHEF BECKY!!!! we LOVE the Smashed Potatoe Soup in the DCB!! Even my youngest ate it! I am SO doing this at all my January shows!:love: :love:

Thanks!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

OH CHEF BECKY!!!! we LOVE the Smashed Potatoe Soup in the DCB!! Even my youngest ate it! I am SO doing this at all my January shows!:love: :love:

Thanks!

I meant to PM you and find out how you liked it! Glad it was a hit - it's a family favorite here too.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I wondered how long it would take for this thread to go in that direction. I'm glad I wasn't disappointed.

RAEBATES!!!! Hey hot stuff, where have you been? I've missed you!

 

[Cassie1037]

Sooo... could most soup and/or chili recipe then be altered to use the DCB in the microwave? I'd love to be able to feature the stoneware AND have a soup for January (so would at least one of my hosts)... and it sounds like this is a winner!! I was thinking the DCB was too expensive but now I have some PC$ burning a whole in my pocket. LOL

Soup and slippers is a favorite theme for January!