It's October!!!

i KNOW it's getting cold, if its not already freezing in some parts of this damn country. i KNOW this because its getting a little chilly in texas at night, at least. FINALLY!!

either way...

MAKE SOUP
SEND PICTURES!

thanks.
Meghan (SG-ATX)

impromptu mini-meeting in the ATX

The other night, billie called a super impromptu SG meeting. Mostly, she was hungry after work and wanted to make soup.

SO...of course i was down. We revisited the tahini soup from the first official SG meeting here in Austin. Turned out delicious. lots of baby bellas.



stew came over. he also came to the realization that bread is great when sopping up soup. (ok, maybe not a realization so much as just felt like he reaffirmed it for himself!).

taj came by after his band practice and had some too.

not an official meeting, of course. but delicious and warm. i can't wait for the cold weather here!

Don't forget...Soup Makes the Soldier.
Meghan SG-ATX

Post from Shalon- (SoupGang British Columbia, soon to be ATX)

I wasn't feeling so good the other day and I wanted soup. So I did what any rational person would do, I started making soup.

When the task at hand was completed and I sat down on my back deck admiring the cool breeze coming off the lake, the sun was making it's final creep towards the mountains which in turn glistened off my water glass and I thought, "I wish I had someone to enjoy this wonderful soup with me." then I realized, I wasn't alone. Though they may all be scattered about, I am never alone when I satisfy my pallet for soup.

I made a point of taking a picture of this super yummy soup. I have the original way I make it and then a simple substitute for the vegetarian version I use to make for an old roommate. A vegan version was attempted once, But nothing replaces butter/yogurt as far as I'm concerned. So here we go.


Chicken and prawn curry soup:

(original reciepe):

5-6 tbl madras curry powder
1 cube chicken boullion cube
1 1/2 stick butter
1/2 plain yogurt
1 yellow Onion (preferably sweet) *cubed
1 red bell pepper *cubed
1 large handful cilantro*minced
1 med habanero*minced
1/2 can tomato paste
3-4 lbs ok bonless skinless chicken (thighs preferably)
1-2 lbs prawns
1 cup brown,red,wild (whatever you have) rice
2 cups of water
** for vegitarian: sub chicken boulliion for veg and sub meat for fried tofu. The texture is awsome in this dish. Also go ahead and add a few more veggies. Green beans and or mini potatoes work real well.

-low-med setting melt butter
-combine:onion
-tom paste
-curry powder
-habanero
-1/2 the cilantro
-bullion cube
-satay till onions are soft
-add chicken (tofu) when chicken is almost done,
-add rice/water
-leave on low for 20
(the water and rice can be skipped if rice is pre-cooked)
-when rice is tender add: Prawns
- bell pepper
- rest of cilantro
-let simmer for about 10min
-slowly add yougurt stiring while adding ( if you don't it'll curdle) and try to avoid using it right out of the fridge. leave out during prep.
-finally, add water for thinner consistancy usually a cup or two. Because of the amount of curry used it is quite an intense flavor dish so water it to taste or sipping preferance.

Udon... post from Nic [SG_ATX]

So I was sick this week. Big-time bummer. I managed to get out of bed long enough to make a little soup though. Ten minutes to a tasty bowl of goodness. The picture didn't turn out so good, but hey, I was sick.

I havent posted any soup pix on behalf of the Ithaca chapter, all apologies/// tonight we might skull soup! with sweet potatoes, onions, corn, carrots, garlic, green beans, chicken, hot sauce, turbinado, red peppes, yellow peppers, and more... Chili in a few days, word!

Nic and Brooke`s Denver Zoup Party

Here`s the scene Nic and Brooke got a cool new place to live and had a soup party!

Brooke made potato leek and Sarah made some spicy zucchini,the ender was Sarah`s brother`s(CobraGrunadelauncherGreatwhiteshark) desert soup a fruit cold soup with ice cream!
here`s the chefs description of their craft:

leeky soupy poopy pants dance
by soft package(Brooke)

oonpth oompth.
wikka wikka yeah
yo.
i saw you hangin out in the aisle
wassup!
you was sittin real tall and nice
so smooth and rude couldn't believe my eyes
so i put you in butter
watch you get all sizzly
and oh yeah you wanted more..
saw you do a threesome with the garlic
and onions oh no you din't
gettin all dirty with the pepper and potatoes
got me all noisy with the leeky soupy poopy pants dance
shit.
oonpth oonpth
wikka wikka
yeah
bitches.



'you were a mistake, but i like you anyway' soup
by sarah p.

i stumbled upon you in a magazine, baby.
i only picked you because i was in a zucchini state of mind
i thought you sounded good
take you home,mix you up
see whatchu all about, girl..i mean soup.
you required a little broth
some milk, little onion, but when you needed pepper..
you did me wrong, sweet thang.
you made us cough
like a too tight thong.
i don't know if i'll look up again
maybe for a quickie
when i'm all sick-y.

dreaming of soup season...

well...clearly meetings are on hiatus, because its ridiculously hot in texas.
but the other day i did make a really simple brothy udon noodle soup with mushrooms, and thought i'd post a picture...because it was delicious.

i cant wait for soup season.



-Meghan SG-ATX

PS: i know some of you ARE making soup, at least that's what i hear. TAKE PICTURES DAMMIT! send them to me. ironmeghan@yahoo.com