By lgbull
The soup varieties available now make slow cooker to build that "from scratch" flavor. What's great about soup is that it's in it for the long haul. You can box it, can it and freeze it.
Homemade stocks and soups are particularly beneficial for vegetarians and vegans, as many commercial split pea and ham. What's important is to create layers of flavor. Here are a few purchases that can help:
* Making a hearty red wine with the stock. Then have a glass with dinner as a reward for being so culinary.
* Bouillon cubes come in all sorts of flavors, and can be added to water for quick, flavorful stock.
* Add pepper at each stage of cooking instead of all at once. The flavor will be deeper.
