Paula's Home Cooking Season 3 Episode 21 Soup's On

In the 21st episode of season 3 of Paula's Home Cooking, entitled "Soup's On," Paula Deen shares her love of comforting soups. Paula announces that she is going to cook two delicious soup recipes: a classic tomato soup and a hearty beef and vegetable soup.

First, Paula starts her tomato soup by chopping a large onion and cooking it in a large soup pot with some butter until it is translucent. Then, she adds canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and a bay leaf to the pot and lets it simmer for around 20 minutes. To give it a creamy texture, Paula blends all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth and then returns the mixture to the pot. Finally, she stirs in some heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste.

Next up, Paula shares her recipe for beef and vegetable soup. She starts by browning some beef cubes in a large dutch oven then sets them aside. Then, she sautés some chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in the same pot. When the vegetables are soft, she adds canned tomatoes, beef broth, some Worcestershire sauce, a bay leaf, and the beef back into the pot. After letting everything simmer for around 1 hour, Paula adds some frozen mixed vegetables and cooks the soup for another 30 minutes.

Throughout the episode, Paula shares some tips on how to make soup-making easier and more flavorful. For example, she suggests always using canned or boxed broth instead of making homemade to save time while still keeping a delicious flavor. Paula also encourages viewers to taste their soup often and adjust the seasoning as needed.

"Soup's On" is a comforting and hearty episode that showcases Paula's talent for creating delicious and easy-to-follow recipes. Whether viewers are cooking for a crowd or just looking for a cozy night in, they're sure to find inspiration in Paula's love of soups.