tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post621163301312128365..comments2023-10-20T09:15:19.630-04:00Comments on Marmee's Pantry ~ For Such a Time as This: Depression Era Potato SoupMarmee's Pantryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612989781352785304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-41982588058956319462017-10-14T10:57:33.689-04:002017-10-14T10:57:33.689-04:00I found your site by accident and it was the best ...I found your site by accident and it was the best find ever! I have looked and looked for the potato soup recipe that my grandmother used to make and this is it. Simple, basic and scrumptious! Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775384758868332209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-19245470133894721382017-06-04T01:13:11.425-04:002017-06-04T01:13:11.425-04:00This is exactly how I make potato soup: water, pot...This is exactly how I make potato soup: water, potatoes, and butter. Mother made it this way and sometimes would add a little flour for thickening and she did use bacon grease as she always had a grease can sitting in the middle of her big old country stove. Nothing better than plain old potato soup to make you feel better and I crave it when I get sick. You just cannot beat good old-fashioned home cooking.Alta in Arkansasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-20833290446514775162017-04-08T14:33:17.898-04:002017-04-08T14:33:17.898-04:00This is the soup I grew up with but we add rivels ...This is the soup I grew up with but we add rivels made from egg and flour and dropped in by the spoonful<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683907411418447477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-27228933436907517712016-03-02T20:44:25.681-05:002016-03-02T20:44:25.681-05:00I am originally from Kansas. My great grandmother...I am originally from Kansas. My great grandmother used to make her extra special potato soup. However, she used cream in it, a little diced onion, salt and pepper. I have been wanting to make it again this winter. So good with cornbread with honey butter. Carolyn in Illinoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066962940277265699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-56495654750399782482011-09-30T23:59:15.671-04:002011-09-30T23:59:15.671-04:00I loved this post! I am from Idaho, and they have...I loved this post! I am from Idaho, and they have been harvesting potatoes like crazy this last week! I love potato soup, and this recipe sounds like a keeper, very authentic! It was so interesting to read the history of your grandparents - we are very blessed to have life so easy.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158897469583069249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-75440826003580957792011-09-30T21:13:00.923-04:002011-09-30T21:13:00.923-04:00Thanks for the potato soup recipe; it is a great c...Thanks for the potato soup recipe; it is a great comfort food. I like the old adage of "Use it up,<br />Wear it out, Make it do,Or go without!" I think in our economic environment we should all work on this one. <br />Enjoy the weekend and the journey!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-17507141174851492432011-09-29T18:36:33.686-04:002011-09-29T18:36:33.686-04:00Dear Homemaker ~ my mom was from the Wrigley/West ...Dear Homemaker ~ my mom was from the Wrigley/West Liberty area, isn't that Madison County? I love it there.<br /><br />Blessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><Marmee's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612989781352785304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-80945062805779582082011-09-29T18:02:32.371-04:002011-09-29T18:02:32.371-04:00This sounds so delicious and even better than the ...This sounds so delicious and even better than the restaurant style with all the cheese and spices! More calorie friendly too - even with the bacon, I'm guessing.<br />Blessings,<br />AvaAbi's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698384720066885888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-74030144378959608262011-09-29T16:21:41.965-04:002011-09-29T16:21:41.965-04:00I am from Kentucky & you better believe i know...I am from Kentucky & you better believe i know all about this soup! Our family grew up on it. Big pot of "tater soup" and cornbread! Yum its wonderful for "supper" on cool fall & winter nights. We also love a big pot of soup bean,fried "taters" and cornbread! You cant beat real country cookin' I am from Madison county. Which part of Ky was they from?Homemaking Down By The riverhttp://momoftwins-christy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-8594207288160101432011-09-29T14:36:56.498-04:002011-09-29T14:36:56.498-04:00We here in Michigan LOVE our potato soup..My..Gran...We here in Michigan LOVE our potato soup..My..Granny would add what she called krinkles, krinkles were noodle dough but hand dropped into broth..yep, as children/grandchildren we fought over who got the last krinkle in the bottom of the pot of potato soup..This is by far the most favorite and often asked for meal this time of year.. <br />thanks for sharing this warm thought<br />I'm off to make potato soup...YUMMO<br />~~Peace & Love & Blessings~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7969468832602521879.post-9310585805693285052011-09-29T13:30:54.577-04:002011-09-29T13:30:54.577-04:00I will be giving this recipe a try soon, Kim. Tha...I will be giving this recipe a try soon, Kim. Thank you for sharing the recipe...and the memories.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.com