Fall brings back so many good memories for me. Friday night football games, marching band, high school play contests, sweater weather, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. And it's that much closer to Christmas, my favorite! Fall was always Mom's favorite season. She never really explained why it was, nor did she need to. It just was. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday and I think that played a part in her feelings. So, I suppose that I come by my fondness for fall naturally. I'm happy to accept that.
It's also the start of soup weather! Now, I know you can make soup any time of the year and yes, I do. There's just nothing like making that first pot of soup when the cooler temperatures arrive. And today's the perfect day for it. I love making soup and I love the fact that it lasts several meals. Nothing wrong with being thrifty LOL I have some really good recipes for soups and chilis. We love pumpkin curry soup and white bean chicken chili. But, which soup to make today?
Being that it's Mom's favorite season, I opted to make her vegetable beef soup. Granted, I already had half of the ingredients, which does factor into my cooking process, but still I love it. I haven't made it since last winter, so it was due its turn on the stove. Memories of Mom making big pots of soup are dear to me and now I'm adding my own memories by making her recipe. Just the smell of it is absolutely divine. Nothing extravagant, just simple good soup. Things like this are not only good to eat, but are good for your spirit. Ah, fall. Thanks for bringing me good memories and good soup weather. Now, if only I had a tureen. Maybe, next year!
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