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Amish Lenten Soup Recipe

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In our family, we observe the season of Lent by abstaining from meat on Fridays, but also on many other days. In fact, my husband and I decided to give up meat completely this year, as both a spiritual exercise and for health reasons. So when I came across this simple Lenten soup recipe, I was intrigued. A little searching led me to discover some very useful information.

It seems at many local Amish church services – which can last up to a three hours, I’m told – this soup is served afterward to babies and toddlers. It’s called “baby soup.” I can imagine why the little ones (and their mothers) must love it: it’s warm, filling, comforting and uses incredibly simple ingredients. Other sources told me the soup used to be served to everyone after Amish church, with large bowls set upon tables and several people eating from one bowl. Today, a typical after-church meal consists of homemade bread with peanut butter spread, ham, cheese, red beets, pickles and of course, pies. We’ll talk about all THAT after Lent is over!

With this soup’s overall simplicity, a meal can go a long way when helping us appreciate our blessings as a family. That’s something I think the Amish understand well. Follow this recipe and experience its wholesomeness for yourself.