I have a really great husband

That does make life easier. I see you have a precious little one.

Yes I do! She is 4 now that's just a favorite picture. It says hi mom I am going to make life interesting and she does

Sounds like a great guy.

There is a lot you can do with Ramen, and that was one thing my first husband loved. He learned to eat it in Japan. I am not bored with people who will take part in my discussions. I do not know what Knefla is, so will you explain it for me, and anyone else who does not know it. Ramen must be the universal language of quick soups.

Knefla is a German type of soup. It usually consists of potatoes, chicken cubes, some vegetables. And since you asked for it and the info Gerty, I'll give a bonus... Cause we are friends and you are a sweetie. ******************** Knefla Soup 6 potatoes, peeled and chopped 4 cubes chicken bouillon 2 onions, chopped but not diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup butter 5-6 cups water 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup of milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk Bring a large stock pot with water to a boil. Next, combine the potatoes, chicken cubes, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, salt, pepper and butter. Basically the first half of the ingredients. Bring the soup to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the vegetables become soft and tender. Now, in another bowl mix flour, salt, eggs, and milk. Mix this up until dough is uniform. Cut or tear mixture into small pieces. Once vegetables are tender in the soup add in dough/knefla pieces. Simmer your soup for about 30 minutes. Add the evaporated milk and stir till its uniform and in the soup completely. NOTE: You can use regular milk instead, and you want to add around 3 cups of it. *************** If I think of anything else, I'll probably post it here! And yes my friend, Ramen is quite a treat. Its almost universal in some circles.

Gerty, thanks for the support and your BR in this thread. I have to say again, it would be great to cook for a wife and my own family.

I have soup in the freezer that hubby has made, and in the refrigerator. It looks like we have some soupy weather brewing. Cold, gray and wet. Tonight we will have Swedish meatballs over nuked potatoes. I will have to come up with a side dish of veggies or fruits, or both. Just to be balanced and healthy.

Soup is so comforting. I like to put all the leftovers together that way too. I do not like wastefulness, that is for sure.

I agree, a good marriage is a partnership. It is great to work together.

I think the soup was good for both my body and my soul. I did feel really good about it the next day as well.

Wish we could all gather around a myLot pot of hot soup and enjoy it on a coolish day.

Okay, hold the noodles for this guy. Chicken, no noodles.

You will really lift her spirits, and that is a terrific friend. The chicken, rice and veggies sound good. I like fall because we can have such warm hearty foods.

You have spoiled him, plain and simple. Maybe he could come join you in the kitchen.

Mom always made oxtail soup. That was what I craved when I got out of the hospital after having my first child. Grilled cheese sounds yummy too. It is fall and it is time for comfort food.