The Value of Soup and its Place in the Meal
Making homemade soup isn’t hard today with the convenience of a Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or other modern cooking device. But there was no electricity in homes during the 1800s, so it was a little more complicated. Once you accomplished the skill of knowing how to regulate the heat in your wood-burning stove, you could use a huge pot to simmer soup for hours, letting the ingredients all meld together for a wonderful appetizer or first course. INFORMATION BELOW COMPILED…