The Forgotten Soup That Helped Families Survive the Great De

Ingredients

Called “Depression Soup” or “Poorman’s Soup”, this humble meal made the most of what little was available—scraps, peels, and a handful of grains turned into something truly sustaining.

Save veggie scraps: onion skins, celery leaves, potato peels

Simmer to create a rich broth

Directions

Add beans, grains (rice, barley, oats), and garden herbs

Season with salt, pepper, and whatever’s growing nearby

Every bite counted—and nothing was wasted.

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