The Results of the 2022 Soup Cookoff

Our Ascension Parish staff and deacons enjoyed friendly competition in our 2022 Soup Cookoff, as parishioners enjoyed some great soup and cast their votes. While it was hard to pick just one favorite out of all the soups that were entered, these were the results:

Third place — Deacon Doyle Schulz, Corn Chowder

Second place — Custodian Bob Urlacher, White Chicken Chili

First place — Director of Faith Formation Beverly Brintnell, Seafood Bisque

First Place Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs. shrimp • 1 lb. crab Meat (may be imitation) • 1/2 lb. of any other seafood • 1/2 lb. unsalted butter • 1 bunch green onions (white and green parts), finely chopped • 1/2 cup all flour • 1 qt. heavy cream • 1 qt. half and half • 1 16 oz. can creamed corn • 1 tbsp. Tony’s Cajun Seasoning (to taste) • 1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning (to taste) • 1 tbsp. salt (to taste) • 1 tbsp. ground black pepper (to taste) • 1 tbsp. Cayenne pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onions. 2. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and onions and stir until flour is fully incorporated. 3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring frequently. 4. Serve with white wine and a good loaf of sourdough bread!