Hearty Halloween Soup

October 25th, 2007 by Tink Boord-Dill

While serving this in a pumpkin tureen is an exciting Halloween presentation, this recipe is good on any chilly evening!

For more Halloween Recipes, check out the October 2006 Archives here at TheArmchairChef.com.

Enjoy!

Tink

*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*

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HEARTY HALLOWEEN SOUP

Consider serving this soup in a soup tureen out of a hollowed out pumpkin.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
6 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken soup base or bouillon granules
1 cup diced red potato
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
6 cups tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
2 cups broken vermicelli

Step by Step

1) In a kettle, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
2) Cook until the vegetable are soft; drain.
3) Stir in water, chicken base, diced red potatoes, bay leaf, basil, chopped parsley, thyme, diced tomatoes, and flour dissolved in warm water.
4) Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
5) Add vermicelli and simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes.
6) Serve and Enjoy!