My Favourite Winter Soup, Piglets | Getting the Farm Ready for -35

Today we had to prepare for really, really cold weather. They are calling for -35 which is cold, even for us! I'm also going to make my favourite winter soup. I hope you enjoy it.
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[@mkinder9557]

As a child, maybe 55 years ago, I woke to new baby piglets in a basket in our kitchen one very cold morning. I loved this video. Thanks for posting! Fun fact - my brothers and I named all our animals. The mama was named Iona (after my mother) and the daddy was Russell (after my daddy)! 😊

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I can relate to this! My favorite thing was to go out with my dad when piglets were born❤

[@roseannejacquette9347]

My daughter is Lona after her great grandmother.

[@expat2023]

From 🇷🇺 with ❤️!

[@KAStodgell]

You gave this Momma sow an opertunity to be a good Momma.

[@kerrygordon1088]

Once again, it blesses my heart to see how much care you take that your animals (including feel animals). It’s absolutely the right thing to do to give them such a wonderful life.

[@aura-leekistner1810]

I looked to see where you live...Holy Moley! I used to live in 100 Mile House! Small world!! 🙂 I now live in the U..S., Oregon....don't miss those cold, cold temps! One childhood memory I have was waking up and finding a calf sleeping in our kitchen, lol....love your vlogs! ❤️❤️

[@chris123chris82]

I’d love to learn about how the buildings on your property were built. It’s amazing how you guys survive the cold

[@janetlee9915]

Love all the piggy sharing! We butchered ours a month ago and won’t have any until spring. I’m missing my pigs a ton so seeing yours made my heart happy ❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Such cute tiny piggies! You do an excellent job of taking care of your animals, and your family.

[@jeannereddig5080]

Those piglets are adorable. The soup looks delicious.

[@janew5351]

I like to add an apple to squash soup.

[@Kats_Tea_Time]

I bet that kitchen smells amazing with those spices and soup cooking

[@markb1487]

Just found your channel by accident..I love your enthusiasm your lifestyle your prepping..Absolutely fantastic. 👍💯👍💯👍💯

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Hi Chelsea! I just wanted to say how much I love your channel! One of the nurses I work with has been following you for awhile now and referred me. Being in my kitchen is something I really miss quite a bit. I have to say many of us depend so much on KZbin to give us that break in between which gets us through our long schedules. So thank you for that! I really enjoy so many things about your videos and look forward to your cookbook. It'll give me something to look forward to when my hours start slowing down. Thank you again Chelsea for helping many of us get through some pretty long hours here at work. Happy Holidays to you and your family 🎄

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@closetoyou28]

Hello from Denmark I love seeing your videos. here in Denmark right now. It’s -9 Celsius and snow outside so so lovely😊 I can remember my grandma used to preserve vegetables and meats and stuff like that for the winter here in Denmark. Love, love, love your videos merry Christmas to you and your family from Denmark🤗😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much and hello from Canada!❤️

[@LynLvs2Laugh]

You should take 12 photos of your area every year and create a calendar for retail. It’s absolutely, stunningly, beautiful.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm thinking of doing that.

[@tself624]

I bet you were glad that the children chopped the onions for you ! No goggles required 😂That soup looks amazing 😋 Stay warm!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I was I🤣

[@AnnieOakley379]

Getting ready for -30° Fahrenheit here (Montana). Moving everyone into the barn for a few days & put some radiant heat plates into my bantam chicken coop. Frequent "barn checks" & extra TLC for a few days. Love seeing how you do things up north(er). ⛄☃️

[@dhansonranch]

Good video Chelsea! I fed up today as well. Stay warm! Those renovations will make a nice difference to the basement.

[@kevinknight470]

Hello from Florida, that squash soup looked delicious. When I was living up North my favorite squash was Blue Hubbard. They keep well and taste fantastic, especially when you add maple syrup. They are good for pies also. Thanx for sharing.😃

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

When we are planting our garden, we have to go by climate (Aka Long term average) and have protection/backup for frost tender plants. Regardless of what the climate is doing, any one year can still throw us a curve ball!

[@sgrvtl7183]

The soup looks very good! Congratulations of the piglets!

[@vickyprice1932]

You and your family make my heart smile. Bless you and your family for showing so much love for your animals in such cold weather. ❤️❤️🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@sandytmobile4467]

Hello from Oregon, I've never cooked turban squash and had no idea so it's wet good to know. It's a very funky squash and I like more on your cooking it and thought if it's a good food to keep growing? I love Acorn, Butter but, baked or soup. So I thank you so much and lot's of fun with your baby's coming .

[@shannonbrice8012]

I first read the title, I thought what in the world is piglet soup...Gave myself a good chuckle for a moment.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

LOL oh dear.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Love your channel. Thank you.

[@karencroft1322]

That soup sounds yummy for my tummy 😂 on cold day

[@billthompson4197]

I could tell how cold it was when you were walking...the snow was what I call "squeaky" That doesn't happen often here in PA

[@mbm_23sep]

love how real you are

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Hi Chelsea👋🏼 I don’t have much to say. I just wanted to trick the KZbin algorithm into adding this comment as engagement. Have a great evening, Doc❤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hi sweet friend. your card still makes me smile.

[@Floraltherapyfe]

Your onions reminded me of a cooking tips video I just saw. Keeping the root part on the onion while you chop prevents the juices from seeping out. It said that’s what makes you tear up but I haven’t tried it yet!

[@paulacostello6912]

Such an interesting video, both outdoors and in the kitchen. I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and am just loving it. Great to see a fellow Canadian on youtube. 🙂

[@danoneill2846]

Stay warm

[@tami2429]

I cook my pumpkin soup like you do. If you add some orange juice it is even more delicious.

[@okiejammer2736]

Love this. 🧑‍🎄 ALL of it. Happiest of Holidays and the New Year to you and yours!

[@toniatalley1977]

Love the tiny piggies!!! So so cute

[@danamama6766]

The soup oh my goodness. Love how you are getting everyone nestled in. Love the basement progress it is very exciting. Rome was not built in a day and the joy of moving forward is wonderful. Life would be boring if everything was done and nothing else to do. So much excitement to look forward to. hugs

[@theirishcailin333]

Hi from Ireland. We're having a cold snap here -8 this morning where i am, nothing like you're having over there but cold for here! Think the coldest that I remember was -15 a good few years back. Looking forward to watching 😊

[@Leiannev]

Just recently found your channel. I have really been enjoying your content. I told my friend I’m one of those people who love chores so much that after I’m done with my own, I get on KZbin and watch everyone else doing theirs!

[@beverleysimmons7885]

Love your videos. Does look lovely there. Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family. Enjoy 💝🎄🇨🇦

[@melissasweet405]

Your channel is taking off :) they found a genuine family and can relate to it !! Waiting for your cook book 📙 congratulations 🎊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!!

[@billthompson4197]

Butternut squash soup is pretty much my favorite soup to make. When I made it a few weeks ago I got a little heavy handed with cayenne pepper, so it was pretty zippy!

[@chrisfarleylover]

The piglets are so darn cute! They look healthy and happy, and Mama looks proud! How lovely! ❤

[@Nico-de-gallo]

Kabocha squash, it's a Japanese variety (from S.A.) used all throughout Asia. Nutty and sweet. Not watery in my experience. Give it a try. Love the recipe and video.

[@HerbsnSplodge-win67]

I always put aged balsamic with pumpkin seeds onto my pumpkin soups to serve up. Love your techniques though. Might add a few more spices as I only add garam masala and madras powder with roasted peppers in my recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

You have some beautiful hogs and piglets Chelsea!

[@wilwilliamson8831]

That soup looks yummy 👍

[@cinm9565]

Wood chips make excellent bedding for newborn piglets - they don’t get tangled up in it and can get out of the way faster when mom starts to lay down on them.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I wish I could get my hands on enough of them - that makes so much sense.

[@bettylongshore9594]

The piglets are precious! Your big pigs are so agreeable. I was amazed at how easy she was to move. Your soup looked delicious! Thick and hearty!!!!

[@sandyrees490]

I’m loving your videos with some animal chores and lots of cozy cooking.

[@sherriekemper1828]

A lovely video--you warm my heart. Thank you.

[@jmt7676]

I need a barn bunny in my life! Adorable piglets.

[@elizabethmarshall7408]

I just made a batch of that soup... it is so nice!! I didnt have any of the curry paste so made some but didn't make enough I think, so next time will add more. But still, really delicious. Lots to put in the freezer for over the holidays. Thank you 😋

[@MVbailegardens]

Your soup recipe is perfectly timed. I roasted a squash and ran out of ideas to use it, so I will cook soup. I've never added potatoes and carrots. I look forward to tasting it. Thanks for all the cuteness that are piglets! -35, brrr, take care.

[@ritabaker3113]

I love baby pigs

[@johnensminger7675]

Looking forward to the new cook book! Thanks as always for sharing your life with us!!

[@theorganised_farmgal]

Hey from Australia!! Gosh we do homesteading all different lol. Here it’s about 95F or getting up to 40C 😂

[@iartistdotme]

Enjoyed today's video very much! Baby pigs are the cutest things ever. I also think pigs are the smartest farm animal ever. We had a mama that had 16 babies with 18 teats for her first litter but she had room for two more. Unfortunately, a rattlesnake killed her after he piglets were weaned. We all cried as she was the sweetest thing. a Chester White and had the best floppy ears ever. I can see why you take the babies inside at 35 below - here in Florida we never had problems with cold but heat was another story.

[@robingirven4570]

The soup! I have a bunch of butternut that we grew in our garden. Now that I have a greenhouse- I’ve ordered a stupid amount of seed! Im so excited! I will try the soup soon and those piglets are the most adorable things I’ve seen in awhile! 🌺

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[@robinsnell7249]

The pink speckled piglet is my favorite. So cute!

[@olyggma]

Me too! So cute!

[@bellabailey1183]

I have learned so much. Thank you!

[@karriemb4184]

Beautiful!! Beautiful farm and the new piglets are so cute !! A bit bigger from we saw them a few days ago…. Can’t wait to see the other pig give birth!!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

They grow so fast!

[@carolynmiller1774]

Wow, what an amazing view

[@mikalasimpson7789]

Excellent soup

[@godsprecious6884]

Enjoyed the content 😊

[@wendyc.5769]

The soup looks extra extra extra yummy 🤤!!!

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

That soup looked so creamy. Yum. So sad you lost a piglet! How do the kids & you + Dan handle loss on the farm? ❤ sending you love & much more warm soup.

[@annetteroberts8505]

Hi the piglets are so cute 💞

[@carolynmoody9460]

As always busy busy.. BLESSINGS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY 🙏

[@sueleatherman4817]

The piglets are so cute.

[@kaybusby7507]

The soup looks delicious. I love any kind of soup when it's cold outside.

[@ritabaker3113]

Merry Christmas blessings dear people

[@fredsimmons2793]

I sure would like having good steady cold weather here in middle Michigan! I don't have electricity and am used to when I shoot my deer just putting it in a cold box after cleaning,and letting nature take its course like it's always been done! Those days are over I'm afraid!You are a breath of fresh air friends!

[@williej3831]

Wow that soup looked delicious. I will have to try it.

[@uk-lq4um]

Merry christmas ❄️☃️ I love snoo

[@racheldeiter809]

Looks so good 😊

[@belieftransformation]

That soup looks so delicious; thanks for the inspiration! Many blessings to your family & farm animals🤗💕🇨🇦

[@jamesbrown4340]

Going back from previous videos...in the spring before planting torch the areas where weeds come up

[@susancampbell7279]

Thank you

[@cherylbertolini3140]

I make butternut squash soup, I cut up the squash, potato, carrots and whole onion cover with vegetable broth cook on stove until tender, then I add veggies a little broth and dab of butter and cream, repeat until finished , my granddaughters favorite soup, I make it for her and her friends on Halloween.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I loved this video as I love them all. I learn so much from you every video. Ty Chelsea.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

I live in the deep south and I would be amazed to say the least if we had a frost in June. It gets so hot and humid here that working outside can be pretty miserable. I have to do my gardening in the morning and late evening. I would love to experience your weather for a week or two, with a cozy fire.

[@deno.520]

Oh my goodness, that soup! Looked so delicious. I never knew that cedar shavings were toxic to chickens. Thank you so much for sharing that info!

[@diannedutton6127]

Looks like you're all ready for really cold weather. I live in Georgia and the weather is turning colder here.i had to have the air conditioner on last week for a couple of days. ☺️

[@harrietmartens742]

Hi Chelsea - the baby pigs are so cute. The soup you made is very similar to one I make every year, it is very nutritious and so tasty, also with potatoes and carrots it is very filling. Last year due to weather we had very few squash develop, I start my plants in the greenhouse and then plant them out in June, but for some reason the plants just didn’t grow well or produce fruit. Hopefully this coming year they will do better - we usually get about 100 squash and 100 food pumpkins - which store well over winter.

[@springfevertrue]

Hi Chelsea! Your little piggies are making me so happy! Hey have you ever considered an immersion blender? It would make things like the soup and enchilada sauce SO much easier!!!

[@lindastrous5243]

In my recent reading I have found old recipes for stock made from onion and garlic skins. I tried it several times now. It works perfect. I have used it and great flavor. Depending on amount of skins, I may only get a quart but a quart is more than I started with. I have also added celery ends. Stay safe and warm.

[@IaMmeMilly]

I really adore watching your videos, they make me smile and give me a good start on the day!

[@patbeaudoin4237]

I randomly came across your videos and watched a few & just loved them so now I have become a subscriber. Thank you for sharing your life. I live in northern Ontario we just started to get our real first snowfall not to cold yet.🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome and thank you so much!

[@leannekenyoung]

Yum!! Your soup looks delicious!! I’ve never made an all vegan soup like that before ours is usually protein based and it’s usually chicken with veggies and rice or beef and barley or a Turkey soup. I’ll have to try a delicious soup like that!! Thanks for the inspiration! Love seeing your adorable piglets and I hope you momma pig has her babies when it’s not too cold. Looking forward to seeing her piglets. Just curious about your cow do you not have a milk cow? You may have said but I’ve forgotten what happened there?? God bless & Merry Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year for you and your family!🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@samblack4616]

Thanks so much for sharing! It’s our first winter with the chickens and I love watching how you do things in a similar climate. The piglets are adorable! And barn bunny! Do they run loose?

[@lynsmith2698]

Omgoodness those piglets are so cute…..💕 yeah I am not looking forward to the upcoming cold snap. On the upside I said to James…..at least we can throw hot water up in the air and have it turn to snow for fun. Hahaha. Stay warm. ❄️💕

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m totally planning on trying that!

[@camicri4263]

My goodness Chelsea, it's so cold already and -35 degrees is super cold! Pigglets look good and so cute 🤩! Billion base has msg and that's not healthy.... You have amazing ingredients, you don't need that.... unless you make it yourself with wholesome ingredients. ... Hugs 🤗💞, Always enjoying your videos Chelsea!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I use an MSG free bullion for just that reason. Thanks so much for watching.💕

[@camicri4263]

@@LittleMountainRanch Great! So glad! Now with the freeze dryer you might do your own if it's in your radar.🤗🤗🤗 God bless you all 🙏! Stay warm ❤️

[@catracampolieto8989]

We have snow coming in NY tonite into tomorrow. I'm going to try growing golden hubbard squash next year. Also some butternut squash and your inspiring Cinderella pumpkins. I can't wait for garden season to get here. Trying some new varieties of tomatoes, pumpkins, peppers. I should be able to harvest some asparagus. The soup looked delicious. Have an awesome day.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Oh, those Cinderella pumpkins are so good!

[@catracampolieto8989]

@@LittleMountainRanch I can't wait to grow them. My friend lit up like a Christmas tree when I told her about them. I told her, YES I'll share seeds with her.

[@robyn7287]

So interesting to see the farm animals, cute piglets. Your family all work very well together. Wow a possibility of minus 30 to 40degrees, that’s freezing 🥶. How do the chickens handle that and do they still give you eggs

[@cindyneel328]

Have you used the ceramic bulbs for the heat lamps which are much safer? The piglets are so cute. Sometimes Mama sows can be pretty cranky!

[@jamiehandrock2097]

I don't know if you can get them in Canada but we use a ceramic heater that fits in a light socket. It's not a bulb so it reduces the fire risk.

[@1944chevytruck]

PUT SOME SLIPPERS ON! LOL!.. Your so skinny no wonder your cold... maybe you need some light weight long john's? all your animals seem very healthy... SOUP LOOKS SOOOO GOOD! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@lindas.8036]

Thanks again for the video. A possible tip for squash soup. I have always scooped out squash flesh from the skin. BUT, my vegan niece-in-law made a really good squash soup for us, and did not skin it--just blended up the whole thing, skin and all. You absolutely could. not tell that it contained the skin. I do not know if this will work with all squash, but am guessing that yes, it would. I was astounded. I guess you're never too old (and I AM old) to learn something!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ll try that!

[@davidhaught84]

Oh no. Chelsea thats so cold!!! Lol

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey there, my friend!!💕

[@davidhaught84]

@@LittleMountainRanch Hows my buddy doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Dang thats cold Chelsea!!! Its been baybe 25 here in North Georgia.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

@@davidhaught84 I'm so good! I watch your awesome channel, but I'm terrible at commenting. You're my go-to bee guy!

[@Manyanababy]

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