National Soup Swap Day: Party ON!

Last week (Jan. 12), I talked about how wintertime is the perfect time to hold a Soup Party. Since then readers have responded telling me that Jan. 23 is National Soup Swap Day (this is a neat website.) So besides the fact that the weather is darn nasty (in most places), now we have another great reason to cook up some soup.

Let's do this: Let's get with a few neighbors or family members and create this Soup Swap--think of the possibilities. For one, this could turn into a fun tradition. For another, this could be a great way to serve--have everyone make extra to take to someone that could use a little extra TLC right now.




Here are some Seattle Soup Swappers from last year's Soup Swap.







To get us started, here's my all-time favorite soup recipe, courtesy of my Aunt Annie (one of the most amazing cooks I ever knew!):

CREAMY CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND GREEN ONIONS (serves 4-6)
I should probably rename this easy-to-make and delectable soup:

1 (8 ox) pkg cream cheese
1/2 C butter
1 C chopped green onions
2 (10.75 oz) cans Cream of Potato Soup
1 (15.25 oz) can whole kernel corn (I've used frozen as well)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 to 1 C milk
1 lb cooked shrimp

In soup pot, slowly melt cream cheese and butter over low heat. Add green onions and simmer 10-15 minutes. Stir in potato soup, corn, and parsley. Simmer another 10-15 minutes. Stir in milk to desired consistency, starting with 1/2 C and add more if needed. Add shrimp and heat thoroughly.

I'm dying to hear what you think of this recipe, so make it up, swap away, and get back to me. Also, do YOU have a good soup recipe you could share? Please do--let's spread the good stuff around, and until next time, happy cook'n!