*6-Soup Party Tray*
Here is the full recipe for all 6 soups in that tray – each recipe makes one small crockpot (4-6 servings).
The Tray:
Use a disposable 6-cup giant muffin pan or 6 small bowls on a tray,
*1. TOP LEFT – Hearty Beef & Potato Soup (with peas)*
- – 500g beef mince,
- 2 potatoes cubed,
- 1 carrot cubed,
- 1/2 cup frozen peas,
- 1 onion chopped,
- 2 tbsp tomato paste,
- 4 cups beef stock, salt/pepper, parsley
– Method:
Fry mince + onion, add tomato paste, add stock, potatoes, carrots. Simmer 25 min till soft. Add peas last 5 min.
*2. TOP RIGHT – Broccoli Cheddar Soup*
- – 3 cups broccoli florets,
- 1 potato cubed small,
- 1 onion, 2 cups milk,
- 1 cup chicken stock,
- 1 cup cheddar cheese,
- 2 tbsp butter,
- 2 tbsp flour,
- salt/pepper
– Method: Melt butter, add onion, add flour. Add stock + milk, add potato + broccoli. Cook 15 min. Mash slightly, stir in cheese until creamy. Top with extra cheddar like photo.
*3. MIDDLE LEFT – Creamy Tomato Soup*
– 800g canned tomatoes,
1 onion,
2 garlic cloves,
2 cups vegetable stock,
1/2 cup cream/milk,
1 tsp sugar,
salt,
pepper,
parsley
– Method: Sauté onion/garlic, add tomatoes + stock + sugar. Blend smooth. Simmer 15 min, stir in cream.
*4. MIDDLE RIGHT – Cabbage Roll / Mince Cabbage Soup*
- – 400g beef mince,
- 2 cups chopped cabbage,
- 1 carrot cubed,
- 1/2 cup cooked rice,
- 400g canned diced tomatoes,
- 3 cups beef stock,
- 1 onion
– Method: Fry mince + onion, add stock, tomatoes, cabbage, carrot. Simmer 20 min. Add cooked rice at end.
*5. BOTTOM LEFT – Chicken Noodle Soup*
- – 2 chicken breasts shredded (or leftover),
- 1 cup egg noodles/pasta,
- 2 carrots sliced,
- 1/2 cup peas,
- 1 onion,
- 6 cups chicken stock,
- parsley
– Method: Boil stock + chicken + carrots 15 min. Add noodles cook 8 min. Add peas + shredded chicken.
*6. BOTTOM RIGHT – Chicken Tortilla / Mexican Black Bean Soup*
- – 2 shredded chicken breasts,
- 1 can black beans,
- 1/2 cup corn,
- 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies,
- 4 cups chicken stock,
- 1 tsp cumin, chili powder.
- For topping: tortilla strips/fried paratha strips
– Method: Mix all in pot, simmer 20 min. Serve topped with crispy tortilla strips like in photo.
*For the Party Table
Set up small bowls with toppings:
shredded cheddar, fried bacon bits, chopped green onions, crispy tortilla strips, lime wedges, chopped coriander –
Serve hot in crockpots on warm setting. Guests take a tray and taste all 6!