I was thinking the other day its been a minute since I’ve seen a lot of my friends. Then I got up on March 3rd to find out it was Soup It Forward Day #SoupItForwardDay. I was thinking about hosting a lunch for my friends and family.
Everyone could bring here favorite Homemade Soup and recipe cards to share with everyone. I will firnish the beverages and toppings for the Soups including Chips and Cheese. Would you like to join us for a bowl of Soup or two? Remember to bring take-home containers because you may not be able to eat all the Soup we will be serving at out Get Together.
I know Charlie is going to want Granny Sherr y to make Tiny Noodles. I was thinking I would make my Velveeta Potato Cheese and Bacon Soup but my family’s Poor Man Soup is so good as well which I could have David make for us. As for Charlie he can look up a recipe online to make. I hope its Tortilla Soup. What do you think Charlie should make and why? What flavor or Soup would you like to bring and why?
Make sure you mark your calendar because Soup it Forward Day is commemorated every year on March 3rd and we wouldn’t want to miss out next year would we? Soup It Forward Day was created to urge people to spread love and generosity with a bowl of Soup.
Since 2018, Soup It Foreword Day has been celebrated around the Country, If you have the means and opportunity deliver a therapeutic pot of your tasty Chicken Noodle or Pea Soup to a family member or friend. Maybe they’ve been sick or have had a rough time recently. In any case, a little of your homemade Broth, coupled with your visit, should have them feeling right as rain.
In 2009, Sharon Hampton founded the Soup Sisters. Since then, it has functioned as a non-profit to feed those in homeless shelters, on the streets, and victims of abuse who had abandoned their homes. Soup Sisters took the initiative to register the holiday in 2018, and Soup it Forward Day was born.
Soups have been around for years and according to recorded history, it is thought to have originated in China’s Xianrendong Cave. Boiling on bark or reeds was a traditional method of removing contaminants from the ingredients.
They finally realized the concept of a power mixture with nutrients from Meat, Vegetables, and other ingredients in one liquid after the construction of waterproof containers in the form of clay jars. I wonder what there Soup tasted like. Don’t you?
Soups and Herbs of ancient medicines go hand in hand for this reason. Soups serve as both food and a supply of liquid, which aids in the maintenance of Water balance in the body, resulting in improved metabolism and, as a result, better processing of other foods. Soups are a healthy sort of meal for everyone.
Furthermore, Soup is relatively simple to cook and requires considerably less time than other foods. Soups freeze well, and eating Soups regularly keeps people hydrated and satisfied. Because repeated boiling eliminates the majority of the germs in Soups, they are normally free of any germs or bacteria that could pose complications.
The fundamental idea behind National Soup It Forward Day is to think about others who are less fortunate while cooking at home. Here is a fun tip for you to share with your friends and famil. Ask them if they know Soups are divided into two categories? clear and thick. Clear Soups include French Onion Soup and Chicken Noodle Soup, as well as flavored Consommés, Broths, and Stocks. Purée and Cream Soups, including Cream of Tomato Soup or Bisques, are examples of thick soups.
Let’s check out some of the world’s most famous Soups.
- Laksa – Malaysia and Singapore
- Gazpacho – Spain
- Yayla Corbası – Turkey
- Harira – Morocco
- Minestrone – Italy
- Tortilla Soup – Mexico
- Tom Yum – Thailand
- Caldo Verde – Portugal
How many varieties of these Soups have you tried and what did you think of them and why? For me I’ve only had Minestrone and Tortilla Soup which I love. How about you? As for Charlie he hasn’t tried any of these Soups and David has tried Minestrone which he said is okay but not something he would normally eat.
Soup it Forward Day Activities
- Use Soup It Forward Day to reconnect with friends and family members who have grown distant, or to reach out to others who are less fortunate in your community and offer them your homemade Broth ie Soup.
- Bring your children along as you reach out to the needy with Soup and educate children on the importance of assisting and caring for others who are less fortunate.
- Spread the word about the Soup It Forward campaign to as many people as possible and share images and videos of yourself celebrating Soup It Forward Day on Social Media.
Facts About Soup That Will Blow Your Mind
- Did you know the first evidence of Soup-making was discovered in 6000 B.C.?
- The French King was so smitten by himself in the 1700s that he had his royal Chefs prepare a Soup that allowed him to view his reflection in the bowl.
- The women at Louis XI’s French Court ate mainly Soup because they were scared of wrinkles caused by chewing.
- In December 2010, Chinese archaeologists discovered a 2,400-year-old pot of Soup with the contents still liquid. Would you want to have a bite of this Soup? I think I will pass and Charlie said he would to.
- Did you know it is unlawful in Nebraska for a bar to serve Beer, unless they are also making a pot of Soup. Beer and Soup that sounds like a weird combination doesn’t it?
Why People Love Soup it Forward Day
- I’ve sure you know Soups keep us feeling full for a long time but did you know Soups are a great way to stay hydrated because they’re primarily liquid?
- Soups help to strengthen our immune system and Soups can help you avoid getting a cold or the flu, and Soups are a terrific remedy for when you’re sick.
- A bowl of Soup is a quick and easy method to achieve our necessary daily Vegetable servings. Soups are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, fiber, and protein.
Recipe Olive Garden Copycat Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8
Calories: 369 calories
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 28 ounces chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup carrots finely shredded
- 1 cup spinach leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chicken breast cooked, and diced
- 16 ounces package ready-to-use gnocchi
Instructions
Simmer until the soup is heated through. Before serving, season with additional salt, if necessary.
Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.
Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half. Simmer until thickened.
Whisk in the chicken broth. Simmer until thickened again. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme, parsley, nutmeg (if using), shredded carrots, spinach, chicken, and gnocchi.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
