What makes a good soup?

[amexpat]

  On 6/23/2025 at 10:07 AM, marin said:

We dont use it either. I was polite enough to answer a simple question. 

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Thank you marin

 

[gamb00ler]

The real info about MSG.

 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/monosodium-glutamate-msg-what-it-is-and-why-you-might-consider-avoiding-foods-that-contain-it

 

 

[fredwiggy]

  On 6/23/2025 at 10:57 AM, Yagoda said:

I was fortunate enough to know Sicilians too. One of the greatest culinary events of all time.

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Yes, your childhood teaches you a lot regarding what's really good food or not, but you don't fully realize it until later when your taste buds mature and get beyond sweets.

[Yagoda]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:14 AM, fredwiggy said:

Yes, your childhood teaches you a lot regarding what's really good food or not, but you don't fully realize it until later when your taste buds mature and get beyond sweets.

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My Italian food is very much still Sicilian style. The old neighborhood.

 

Ever have Czernina? That requires a long broth production

[fredwiggy]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:17 AM, Yagoda said:

My Italian food is very much still Sicilian style. The old neighborhood.

 

Ever have Czernina? That requires a long broth production

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I was never a fan of blood in soup. Here also, I ask them not to use it as I prefer the clear broth in the noodle soup I get. The blood style is okay but it's just a thing I'm not into. I haven't had Pierogies since I visited my late brother in New Jersey over 15 years ago. Babka has been a lot longer. When I move back to the states I'll be visiting my family in the NYC area and have some of that old style food, especially the pizza, Jewish deli sandwiches, hot dogs from a street cart and pretzels. Been too long.

[Keeps]

  On 6/23/2025 at 10:25 AM, Jake44 said:

Shrimp, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, fish sauce, and chillies.

 

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  On 6/23/2025 at 10:58 AM, Yagoda said:

Sounds like Mae Ploy

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Sounds like Tom Yum Goong.

[Yagoda]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:31 AM, fredwiggy said:

When I move back to the states I'll be visiting my family in the NYC area and have some of that old style food, especially the pizza, Jewish deli sandwiches, hot dogs from a street cart and pretzels. Been too long.

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Thats what I miss most, the old time food. BTW, I know Katzs gets all the influencers, but the 2nd Ave Deli is better and kosher to boot.

 

Sabrett Dirty Water dogs with mustard and red onion.

 

Golubki. I make that in Cambodia non rolled style because I dont have an oven. 

 

Im going to the Russian Deli run by Belorussian Jews and Kazakh Koreans in a few days for some variniki, herring and Uzbek bread.

 

I had some real Greek food the other day and I almost fainted from the pleasure.

 

[Yagoda]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:33 AM, Keeps said:

 

Sounds like Tom Yum Goong.

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Mae Ploy is the brand of Curry Paste

[Yagoda]

Here is an important tip from Granny "we starved in the old country":

 

If you have a freezer, save your bits and ends of veggies, especially carrot and celery stubs, parsley stems, mushroom stems etc and toss them into any broth you are making. Strain them out later before you eat your ingredients.

[fredwiggy]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:40 AM, Yagoda said:

Thats what I miss most, the old time food. BTW, I know Katzs gets all the influencers, but the 2nd Ave Deli is better and kosher to boot.

 

Sabrett Dirty Water dogs with mustard and red onion.

 

Golubki. I make that in Cambodia non rolled style because I dont have an oven. 

 

Im going to the Russian Deli run by Belorussian Jews and Kazakh Koreans in a few days for some variniki, herring and Uzbek bread.

 

I had some real Greek food the other day and I almost fainted from the pleasure.

 

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Stuffed cabbage. How did I forget those? I miss Matzohs. Texas had a few Greek restaurants where I had Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki. One reason I want to be home soon.

[Yagoda]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:51 AM, fredwiggy said:

Stuffed cabbage. How did I forget those? I miss Matzohs. Texas had a few Greek restaurants where I had Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki. One reason I want to be home soon.

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There is Georgian food in Bangkok that is excellent. 

 

There are two sleazy Turkish guys that have a Chicken Donner cart in front of the 7-11 across from Pub Street in Siem. Fabulous for $2.50.

 

I make Matzoh balls, great with my famous pork bone soup.

[fredwiggy]

  On 6/23/2025 at 12:00 PM, Yagoda said:

There is Georgian food in Bangkok that is excellent. 

 

There are two sleazy Turkish guys that have a Chicken Donner cart in front of the 7-11 across from Pub Street in Siem. Fabulous for $2.50.

 

I make Matzoh balls, great with my famous pork bone soup.

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That's yet another downside of being in Isaan. The good food is scattered about. I had to visit Vietnam to get a Banh Mi. 

[scorecard]

  On 6/22/2025 at 6:35 AM, BritManToo said:

I like mine thick and chunky.

Italian shredded chicken soup is my favourite

Two chicken breasts, pasta, diced potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers.

Plenty of gravy granules plus salt and a lot of pepper

 

Not forgetting a large chunk of sourdough bread to dip in it.

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Wonderful ingredients, would love to taste it.

 

I would add a good dose of Italian mixed herbs plus 2 or 3 bay leaves and parsley. And a bowl of parmesan cheese on the table to add for personal taste.

[amexpat]

  On 6/23/2025 at 11:13 AM, gamb00ler said:

The real info about MSG.

 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/monosodium-glutamate-msg-what-it-is-and-why-you-might-consider-avoiding-foods-that-contain-it

 

 

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"They noted that any ill effects were mild and short-lived, and were typically associated with large doses (more than 3 grams) of MSG that were consumed without food.

Most people don't ingest MSG on its own, and since most recipes call for a scant amount — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per pound of meat (enough to feed four to six people) — it's unlikely you'd consume it in high enough quantities to be affected.

Bottom line: Take the claims around MSG with a grain of salt"

[3NUMBAS]

A lot of the best noodle soups are a closely guarded secret but many use bloodd  

[saintdomingo]

  On 6/22/2025 at 6:25 AM, Jeff the Chef said:

Onions, Tomato, Carrot and Bacon

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The first three above then any one or two from cauliflower, broccoli, potato plus half a knorr cube and a tin of tuna. Kept me going for long enough after bad  health. Had it often enough before but not every day.