Does anyone really follow a soup recipe?

[tdmag]

  Because I just throw whatever I want in the pot, lol.

[lifesbliss]

never.  chop and sautee, add stock!  I don't follow recipes pretty much ever, unless I'm baking, and that is only for the leavening.

[table4six]

We don't. We always add or subtract things. Sometimes the recipe ends up so changed you would not recognize it.

[Liansmommie]

I have  basic recipe I use but really what ends up in it is whatever I have on hand or feel like throwing together.

[rkoloms]

I tend to use most recipes as guides, making notes as I go on what works and what doesn't. This is the year's favorite soup, so far:

Lentil Soup - This is the recipe I start with. I add some diced mushrooms, shredded zucchini, chopped cauliflower, whatever is around; I use all broth and no water

2 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth or water
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes and their juice, cup up
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar (I use apple cider vinegar)
1 cup uncooked very small whole wheat pasta such as ditalini or elbows (optional)
parmesan cheese (to serve)
Place lentils in large soup pot with water, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, pepper, oregano. Cover pan and simmer 1 hour. NOTE: make sure that the lentils are completely cooked before adding salt or acid.
Add tomatoes and their juice, salt and vinegar. Simmer 30 minutes longer, adding 1 cup uncooked very small pasta (such as ditalini or elbows) if desired. I also add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
Serve with more vinegar and parmesan cheese.

[MaMaLaLa369]

not really. my husband is so darn picky with his veggies, i feel like i have 2 toddlers!

[ittikay37]

I would much rather just add what I want and season it til it's just right. I have been making more homeade soups and chili's, since the weather has gotten colder, and I love just throwing stuff in!

[quietside]

I use recipes for inspiration; they're just a guide (unless I'm baking-LOL).

[Jodie269]

I dont follow a receipe per say but a Soup is great if you put a lot fresh or canned tomatoes.  My Mother made wonderfull soup & always said put a lot of tomaatoes.

[PSMother]

I usually follow a recipe the first time I make it.  Then, if we like it, I will tweak it.  After making it several times then I know what I want to put in it.