Soup using frozen veggies?

Francl27

I love soups (blended only though), but I can't justify making them when broccoli is $3 a pound and cauliflower $5 for a small head...

Does anyone have good recipes using frozen veggies? I admit I haven't experienced much with different kinds, I typically stick to butternut squash or cauliflower/leek/onion (with or without potato). I don't like soups with chunks so I typically blend them.

Suggestions? I guess I could try and blend random bags of frozen veggies but I'm a bit scared of the result, lol.

queenliz99

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-vegetable-soup

AmazonMayan

I mostly use a variety of frozen veg and fruits and once they cook for a bit, they blend easily with my immersion blender. They have just as much flavor.

I even roast frozen veg .... roast then put into a soup is yummy.

JShailen

I've often wondered about this as well but have never tried it...in for suggestions!

lorrpb

Yes frozen veggies work great in soup. I think it's hard to get a bad result combining random veggies. It just depends on your personal preferances, so experiment away!

Francl27

AmazonMayan wrote: »

I mostly use a variety of frozen veg and fruits and once they cook for a bit, they blend easily with my immersion blender. They have just as much flavor.

I even roast frozen veg .... roast then put into a soup is yummy.

I've never dared roasting.. worried they'll be too wet and end up mushy?

AmazonMayan

They will be softer than fresh, but not mushy and they still brown and crisp if you go that far. I mostly do it with broccoli spears and cauliflower.

rosebarnalice

I eat a LOT of soup! I usually start by sweating an onion in a stock pot and adding a can of diced tomatoes plus 3 cans of water and some garlic powder. Then it's veggie time. My favorite frozen veggies include "California Blend"-- carrots, cauliflower and broccoli, and cauliflower; and "Stir Fry" blends that include snap peas mushrooms, carrots, and peppers.

That basic tomato/onion/garlic stock can be seasoned differently depending on my mood:
* Mexican- chili powder, cumin and garlic :
* Italian-- a little rosemary, italian herb blend and garlic
* Indian-- some curry or garam masala and cumin
* Asian with a dash of fish sauce and soy