Hot Dog Soup

Name: Hot Dog Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut into thin strips; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This hot dog soup recipe combines hearty vegetables and hot dogs in a creamy soup base for a quick and satisfying weekday meal.

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, cut into thin strips
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, potatoes, parsnips and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Add the hot dogs, milk, soup, water, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 418 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

"We can always count on our retired pastor for good advice and good recipes, like this thick and hearty soup," shares Kim Holliday of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. "Chock-full of hot dogs and vegetables, it quickly became my children's favorite."

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