🥫 Old-Timey Farmers Vegetable Soup
A Taste of Childhood Memories
🥫 14 quarts of old-timey farmers vegetable soup — a taste of childhood, preserved.
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🥫 A Taste of Childhood
We canned 14 quarts of old-timey farmers vegetable soup today. I can hardly wait till fall weather to sample this vegetable soup from my childhood memories. 🥫✨
From My Kitchen: "This soup takes me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. The smell of simmering vegetables, the warmth of the stove, and the comfort of a bowl of soup on a crisp autumn day. It's a recipe that's been passed down through generations, and every jar I seal is a piece of my childhood preserved." 🥫❤️
There's something truly magical about old-timey farmers vegetable soup. It's not just a recipe — it's a connection to the past, a taste of a simpler time when meals were made from what the garden provided. Every vegetable in this soup has a story: the green beans from the back row, the okra picked at dawn, the corn that was shucked on the porch.
Canning this soup is a labor of love. It takes time, patience, and a little bit of nostalgia. But when I look at those 14 quarts on the shelf, I know that I'll be able to share this taste of childhood with my family when the weather turns cold. And that's priceless.
💬 "I can hardly wait till fall weather to sample this vegetable soup from my childhood memories." 🥫✨
💪 Why This Old-Timey Soup?
- Nostalgia in a Jar: A taste of childhood that brings back warm memories.
- Garden-Fresh: Made with real vegetables from the garden — no preservatives.
- Hearty & Filling: Loaded with beans, tomatoes, and vegetables for a satisfying meal.
- Perfect for Fall: Nothing beats a bowl of warm soup on a crisp autumn day.
- Long-Lasting: Properly canned, it lasts for years in your pantry.
- Family Tradition: A recipe passed down through generations.
📝 Old-Timey Farmers Vegetable Soup Recipe
Yield: Approximately 14 quarts | Prep time: 30 minutes | Processing time: 1 hour 15 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
Ingredients
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Prepare the Vegetables
Wash, peel, and chop all your vegetables. For the authentic old-timey taste, cut them into hearty chunks rather than small pieces.
2 Combine in a Large Pot
In a large pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, green beans, okra, purple hull peas, lima beans, speckled butter beans, corn, peas and carrots mix, and potatoes (if using). Add enough water or broth to cover the vegetables.
3 Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together and the vegetables soften slightly.
4 Prepare the Jars
While the soup simmers, sterilize your quart jars by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Keep them hot until you're ready to fill them.
5 Pack the Jars
Pack the hot soup into the jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top. Add 1 teaspoon of canning salt to each jar.
6 Wipe and Seal
Wipe the jar rims clean, place the lids and rings on, and tighten them to fingertip tight.
7 Pressure Can
Place the jars in a pressure canner and process at 10 pounds of pressure for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Follow your pressure canner's manufacturer instructions carefully.
8 Cool and Store
After processing, allow the canner to depressurize naturally. Remove the jars and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter. Check the seals, label the jars, and store them in a cool, dark place.
🍂 Fall Memories in a Jar
🍁 The Best Time to Enjoy:
- On a crisp autumn day, when the leaves are changing and the air is cool.
- With a side of crusty bread or homemade cornbread.
- Shared around the table with family and friends.
- When you need a taste of comfort and nostalgia.
✨ Pro Tips for Old-Timey Soup
- Use garden vegetables: The freshness of garden-grown vegetables makes all the difference.
- Don't overcook before canning: The vegetables will continue to cook during processing, so keep them slightly firm when packing.
- Adjust the spice: Add a little heat with a can of Rotel or some cayenne pepper for a spicier version.
- Make it a meal: Serve with cornbread, biscuits, or a grilled cheese for a complete, comforting meal.
- Share the love: Gift a jar to friends and family to spread the warmth and nostalgia.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Properly canned and stored, it lasts up to 2 years in a cool, dark pantry.
Yes! Frozen vegetables work well — just thaw them first and drain any excess liquid.
Yes! Cooked ground beef, sausage, or chicken can be added before canning. Just make sure it's fully cooked.
A pressure canner is essential for safely canning low-acid foods like vegetable soup. A water bath canner is not safe for this recipe.
Absolutely! Just simmer it for 30-45 minutes and enjoy it fresh. It's delicious either way.
Final Thoughts
Canning old-timey farmers vegetable soup is more than just preserving food — it's about preserving memories. Every jar holds a piece of my childhood, a taste of my grandmother's kitchen, and the warmth of family traditions.
When fall arrives and the air turns crisp, I'll open a jar of this soup, heat it up, and share it with the people I love. And for a moment, I'll be a child again, sitting at my grandmother's table, savoring the comfort of a bowl of soup made with love.
💬 "I can hardly wait till fall weather to sample this vegetable soup from my childhood memories." 🥫✨
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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YIELD: 14 quarts | TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes processing
INGREDIENTS:
- Crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes
- Green beans, okra (cut)
- Purple hull peas, lima beans
- Speckled butter beans, corn
- Peas and carrots mix
- Potatoes (optional)
- Canning salt (1 tsp per jar)
- Water or broth as needed
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare and chop all vegetables.
2. Combine in a large pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Pack hot soup into sterilized quart jars.
4. Add 1 tsp canning salt per jar.
5. Wipe rims, seal with lids and rings.
6. Process in pressure canner at 10 lbs for 1 hour 15 minutes.
7. Cool, check seals, label, and store.
"Homemade soup, ready for fall memories!" 🥫✨
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