Although pot belly stoves were available, most settlers did not have the luxury of spending $7 for a stove. Cooking was done over a open hearth with firewood gathered by the pioneers themselves.Authentic Soup and Stew Recipes of the Frontier
Kettles filled with steaming soup were welcome dishes after a hard day of labor on the prairie. The women could cook soups over an open campfire or over an open hearth which made soups a popular meal. Often served with biscuits or cornbread, it made a warming and satisfying meal for the settlers.
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Tomato Soup
Fish Chowder
Beef Stew
Bean Soup
Catfish Soup
Porridge
