Delicious Soup Recipes Perfect for a Camping Trip

When you’re camping, the goal is to sit back, relax, and enjoy nature. You don’t want to spend too much time cooking or cleaning, so always opt for easy-to-prepare meals that don’t take too much time and effort to prepare. Soups are a great option: quick to prepare but incredibly filling. It’s also perfect for cool days!

Try these delicious soup recipes perfect for a camping trip!

creamy potato soup

What do you need:

• 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 kilo bacon cut into cubes
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can of evaporated milk
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 6 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 4 teaspoons of chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper

Heat a large pot over a campfire then cook the bacon in the butter until tender. Set aside. Cook the onions in the bacon fat until tender then set aside with the bacon. For 6 cups of water in the pot, add the potatoes and chicken bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until the potato pieces are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Add carrots and cook until tender. Add evaporated milk, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, mustard, salt and pepper. Finally, return the bacon and onions to the pot and heat a further 10 minutes before removing from the heat.

6 can campfire soup

What do you need:

• 1 can of meaty chili
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato and green chili mix
• 1 can of kidney beans
• 1 can of pinto beans
• 1 can of corn
• 1 cup of processed cheese
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Combine chili meat, diced tomatoes, tomato-green chili mixture, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn in a large pot. Stir and cook over a campfire and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors. While the soup simmers, dice the processed cheese. Stir cheese back into pot and stir until melted and combined with soup. Spice with salt and pepper. Take off the fire and serve immediately!

There’s nothing like enjoying a bowl of hot and delicious soup while taking in beautiful scenery and breathing in the fresh air. The next time you’re outdoors, try these delicious soup recipes, perfect for a camping trip!