Dolly Parton’s hearty Stampede Soup

Dolly Parton’s famous Stampede Soup. PHOTO: Stock image

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup is named after Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction, which is a dinner theater located in several US locations including Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri.

The attraction features a variety of musical productions, stunt performances, and a patriotic theme, all enjoyed while guests are served a hearty meal that includes this particular soup among other dishes.

This recipe provides a comforting and customizable meal, perfect with rolls, cornbread, or biscuits. Enjoy a taste of Dolly’s warm hospitality in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• Butter: 2 tablespoons
• Flour: 3 tablespoons
• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
• White pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
• Chicken broth: 4 cups
• Mixed vegetables (canned or fresh), drained: 15 ounces
• Half-and-half*: 1 cup

Directions

STEP 1
Melt and Mix:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Allow to simmer for one minute.

STEP 2
Whisk and Simmer:
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth to the butter and flour mixture. Add the mixed vegetables. Let the mixture simmer for five minutes.

STEP 3
Mash Vegetables:
Using a potato masher, mash the vegetables in the pot to your desired consistency. If you prefer a chunkier soup, lightly mash the vegetables.

STEP 4
Final Simmer:
Stir in the half-and-half and continue to simmer the soup for an additional five minutes.

STEP 5
Season and Serve:
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your choice of rolls, cornbread, or biscuits.

*NOTE: “Half-and-half” is a dairy product that consists of equal parts light cream and whole milk.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup. PHOTO: Stock image