Some of my fondest memories growing up in nearby Pittsfield were in the Village of New Berlin. Whether it was playing in the baseball leagues, going to New Berlin Youth Days Fair, working on the DPW, or simply going to a friendâs house. I remember the friendly and community oriented environment, and it was for this reason that my wife and I chose to call the Village of New Berlin home for our family.
Cook the soup for 15-20 minutes over a medium heat, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Transfer the contents of your pot into your blender and puree until itâs smooth. Alternatively, you could use a stick blender to blend your soup right in the pot.
I like a good hearty soup. There are all kinds of ways to thicken soups, including the addition of various grains, a roux or some white sauce, egg yolks, and vegetables. A common way to thicken soups that also adds to the character of the soup is to add grains or cereals to the soup.Bring the soup to a boil, and in the last hour of cooking, add the following amount of the grain specified for each cup of liquid you have.Immediately reduce the soup to a simmer, and let cook for an hour.our the soup into the roux, bring it to a boil, stirring constantly until smooth. You can also make a paste of 1-1/2 teaspoons of flour for every cup of liquid in the soup. Mix the flour with twice as much cold stock, water, or milk, and pour the paste into the boiling soup, stirring attentively.