Metis Soup

The word "Metis" derives from a French term meaning "half-breed" or of "metif blood." It is used to describe people from Canada and some parts of the northern United States who are descendants of mixed Indo-European and North American Indian bloodline. Add this to my Recipe Box.

History

Traditionally the Metis people lived a communal lifestyle and always had a pot of soup cooking gently on the stove for family or visitors dropping by. Sharing and borrowing food was common practice in the Metis community and the introduction of modern appliances, such as freezers and electricity, changed the way the Metis community lived dramatically.

Metis Soup

A basic recipe for Metis soup includes onions, meat (ground or chunks), potatoes, carrots and celery. This is cooked, then water added along with a can of macaroni and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to season and then simmer for about half an hour.

Metis Soup Measurements

Metis soup itself was made up of any fresh ingredients (both meat and vegetables) that were available. Therefore, there is not a set recipe for the soup as such and ingredients were used in the quantity that was in the house. Metis Soup was usually served with "Bannock" which is a type of Metis bread.