5 Winter Soup Recipes To Keep You Warm In Southwest Florida This Week

Here we go. Another cold front has moved into Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and everywhere in between. It is time for comfort food. Nothing is quite as comforting on a cold day or night as a hot bowl of soup. I'm hoping to put on my PJ's and get cozy on the couch tonight. Perhaps you are looking to do the same. If so, here are 5 soup recipes to keep you warm in Southwest Florida this week for TikTok Tuesday and all winter long.

One of my favorite soups to make is carrot ginger. I don't have a recipe but it is easy to explain. First, you need carrots. I use organic, about five of them. If you have a bunch that have lost their crispness, don't toss them. Use them in this soup. I cut them up in big chunks and boil them. Next, I put about a tablespoon of butter in the base of a blender. In addition, I mince about an inch or inch and half of ginger. I like ginger and don't mind it on the spicy side. Add it to the blender.

As the carrots start to soften, I take them out of the water and put them in the blender. Their heat melts the butter naturally. Once the carrots are done, add some salt and about a 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the blender. More or less according to how creamy you want it. Finally, add chicken broth. I start with less then add more so I can keep the soup thick. I begin by filling with enough broth so that the carrots are half way covered then begin blending. Finally, it becomes a taste test. Start tasting and adding broth, salt, cream butter to your taste and desired thickness.

If you don't like to wing it, like I do with this recipe, check this out. The recipe looks close to what I do. Enjoy this 5 winter soup recipes for TikTok Tuesday.

At the risk of recieving the wrath of the soup Nazis out there, I have to admit I find chicken soup so bore-ing. I know it is said to cure all that ails you. But I'd rather ail half of the time than eat it. However, I have had some amazing chicken soups that are full of flavor. While I have  not made this one, it appear to fit that bill.

If you like beef, this one is for you. It seems similar to lots of beef stews I've seen and had. However, this has some different spices. It does not appear to be that difficult. You just need a little time to let it all simmer and make friends.

Shut up. Soup aside, Italian cuisine is my go-to comfort food. I love the smell of garlic, onions and tomatoes. Then add pasta and cheese and it's lights out. So this one looks amazing. Also, easy if you want to turn it around tonight .

Back to the Italian cuisine. However, this does not have the items mentioned above. Even better for those who are counting calories and watching carbs, this is said to be on the lower side. Allthough some nutritionist count beans as carbs. Either way, if it resonates with you, give it a try. Sounds hearty and filling.

I've lived in the south for much of my life. Well that is if you count Florida as the south. To some, that is debateable. Regardless, I don't think I've ever had Swamp Soup. And we live on the edge of the Everglades swamp.  So what do you think bout this one? Have you made it before?