Well, let me tell ya ’bout this soup mix thing. I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but even I can make a decent pot of soup with these mixes, ya know? They got all kinds, like chicken noodle, and that wild rice one, and even some fancy-soundin’ ones like “tortilla soup” and “enchilada soup.” Sounds like somethin’ them city folks eat, but hey, it’s pretty good.
Now, where do ya get these mixes? Seems like everywhere has ’em. I seen ’em at the big stores, like that Amazon place everyone talks about. They got a whole buncha different kinds, all lined up pretty. You can even buy ’em in big packs, so you don’t gotta keep runnin’ to the store every time you want some soup. That’s handy, I tell ya, especially when the weather’s bad and you don’t wanna go nowhere.
And the prices ain’t bad neither. Some of them mixes are just a couple dollars, and even the fancy ones ain’t too expensive. Course, you can get them real pricey ones too, in them gift boxes and such. But I stick to the regular ones, myself. They fill ya up just the same, and that’s all that matters to me.
- Some folks like to make soup from scratch, but I ain’t got time for that.
- These mixes are easy peasy. Just add water and maybe some meat or veggies if you’re feelin’ fancy.
- And they taste pretty darn good too. Better than that canned stuff, that’s for sure.
I remember when I was a young’un, we didn’t have none of these fancy soup mixes. We made soup from whatever we had on hand. Sometimes it was just beans and water, and sometimes we’d throw in some potatoes or carrots if we had ’em. But it always tasted good, ’cause we was hungry. Now, these mixes make it so easy, sometimes I think we got it too easy these days.
But I ain’t complainin’. It’s nice to have a warm bowl of soup on a cold day, without having to spend hours in the kitchen. And these mixes sure do the trick. I especially like that creamy wild rice soup. It’s got a good flavor, and it sticks to your ribs, ya know? Fills ya right up. And that chicken noodle one is always a good choice too, especially when you’re feelin’ under the weather.
Some of these mixes even come in jars, like that Italian lentil soup I seen. Looks real pretty, all them beans and spices layered in the jar. Makes a nice gift, I reckon. And they got them gluten-free ones too, for folks with them allergies. They think of everything these days, I tell ya.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a quick and easy way to make soup, these mixes are the way to go. They ain’t fancy, but they’re good and they’re cheap. And that’s good enough for me. You can find ’em just about anywhere, so next time you’re at the store, grab a few and try ’em out. You won’t be disappointed. And hey, if you don’t like ’em, you ain’t out much money, right?
I heard tell of folks addin’ their own fixin’s to these mixes, too. Like, tossin’ in some leftover chicken, or maybe some chopped up onions and peppers. Makes it even better, they say. I might have to try that sometime. Maybe throw in some of them garden tomatoes I got canned up last summer. That would be real tasty, I bet.
But even if you just make the soup plain, it’s still good. It’s comfort food, plain and simple. And sometimes, that’s all you need. A warm bowl of soup and a cozy blanket, and you’re all set. So, go on and get yourself some of these soup mixes. You’ll be glad you did.
And remember, don’t go buyin’ them highfalutin’ expensive ones unless you got money to burn. The regular ones are just as good, I tell ya. It’s the taste that matters, not the fancy packaging.
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