Hearty and Filling Winter Soup Recipes

PEKIN, Ill., – What better time than the middle of winter to whip up some delicious homemade soup? There's nothing better than a house filled with the aroma of chicken noodle soup simmering on the stove! Warm your belly and and your kitchen with these hearty and filling winter soup recipes to try this season!

French Onion Soup

If you're looking for an easy, throw it in the pot, kind of soup, this is NOT it. But you'll definitely be satisfied with the reward if you're willing to put in the work.

Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Soup

This soup is perfectly hearty and creamy, great for a chilly winter day! You'll need to have an inversion blender or food processor on hand to blend the ingredients!

One-Pot Tomato Tortellini Soup

One-pot soup means way less clean up for you! This soup is simple and delicious, and would go great with a grilled cheese sandwich!

Chipotle Chicken & Corn Chowder

Really warm up with this chipotle chowder! The potatoes make it filling and you can leave out the hot peppers if you're not a fan of spice.

Smoked Sausage, Kale, & Potato Soup

Everything you need in a meal, get your protein, carbs, and veggies all in one delicious soup! The smoked sausage gives the broth a great flavor, as well. 

Hearty Barley Soup

This soup is the epitome of filling and hearty! The barley will keep you full, and the veggies are deliciously healthy! 

One-Pot Chicken Orzo Soup

No list of soup recipes would be complete without a chicken noodle variety! The orzo is a nice change from regular pasta and the chicken broth will certainly warm you up!

Give these hearty and filling winter soup recipes a try this season to help stay warm! We think you and your family will love how they taste and how they make you feel, too! Make sure your car is getting some TLC during these cold months by taking a look at our Winter Car Care pages! We have tips to help you with things like tire care, windshield wiper replacement, oil changes, batteries, and brakes! 

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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Service Experts at Velde Ford Answer Your FAQs

PEKIN, Ill. – We always give our customers the best service possible at Velde Ford. You can count on Velde to help you with buying, leasing, financing, or servicing your vehicle. We’ve been updating our website to offer you a more enjoyable experience online. Our service experts at Velde Ford have answered all of your FAQs, and you can find them all under the service tab at VeldeFordPekin.com. Each of the questions is sorted into a category to make it easier for you to the find the answer you need. If your vehicle is having mechanical problems, or you need any routine maintenance done, give us a call and our certified service technicians will take care of your vehicle and get you back on the road in no time!

Service FAQ Categories -

• General Car Care – This category includes many questions that deal with everyday vehicle care like fuel options, what to pack in an emergency kit, and factors that affect vehicle performance.
• Under the Hood – Any questions that have to do with a component that is located under your hood will fall into this category. Learn more about your engine, vehicle fluids, and car battery.
• Oil Changes – Oil changes affect the overall performance of your vehicle. For any questions about oil type, frequency of oil changes, and possible problems with your oil, take a look at this category for your answer.
• Tires – Get answers to all of your questions about tires brands, the importance of routine maintenance, and the main cause of wear and tear on your tires.
• Brakes – Brakes are a key component to your safety when driving. Read about possible warning signs, routine maintenance, and what affect your brake wear.
• Wipers – Your wipers sometimes go overlooked with them being such a small part of your car, but they’re one of the most important safety features. In the category you’ll find help choosing the right wipers and knowing when to replace them.

Our service experts at Velde Ford have answered all of your FAQs to help you understand your vehicle and its needs. If you have any other questions, give us a call at (888) 221-2804. We’re always ready to assist you with anything you need at our dealership. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle check out our inventory of new Fords and used vehicles.

Come to Velde Ford to take a test drive in one today. We’re excited to find the perfect vehicle for you to take home today! At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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What’s That Smell in My Car?

PEKIN, Ill. – Is something not right with you car? Sometimes, a good way to detect a problem with your vehicle is by using your senses. If nothing looks wrong, do you smell anything? There are six very distinct smells you should look for if your car is not running like it should. Here are the six smells to know, and where they're possibly coming from.

What’s That Smell in My Car?

1. Hot Oil: Two signs to look for if you smell hot oil – smoke spewing from your engine and oil underneath your vehicle. Make sure you TURN YOUR ENGINE OFF before checking. If you see either of these two things, then you most likely have oil leaking onto your exhaust system.
2. Rotten Eggs: If you smell rotten eggs the problem is probably your catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter basically creates a chemical reaction to turn bad gases that come from your vehicle into less bad gasses that will go out your muffler. When you smell the rotten eggs, it means that your catalytic converter isn’t altering the gasses correctly.
3. Gasoline: If you’re smelling gasoline in your vehicle, it’s a possible leak from your fuel injector line or fuel tank. BE CAUTIOUS about this. If gas is leaking, a fire could start. Turn off your vehicle immediately and have it towed to our Velde Ford service center in Pekin.
4. Burnt Rubber: The good new is this could be an easy fix. Make sure your engine is off and isn’t hot before checking under the hood. Look for any belts that have come off their tracks, look loose, or are visibly cracked. If it’s cracked, you’re encouraged to get the belt replaced as soon as you can.
5. Syrup: If your coolant is leaking, it will give off a sweet smell like syrup. Engine coolant is a very important component to your vehicle running smoothly. It keeps your engine from overheating when it’s working and keeps it from freezing when you’re not running your vehicle in the winter. So, if you smell something sweet you should bring your vehicle to our service center right away.
6. Burning Carpet: If you smell burning carpet the first thing you should check is your hand brake, if you left it on while driving that could be where the smell is coming from. If that’s off, your brake pads are overheating, which is normal after slamming on your brakes. If you consistently smell it while you’re driving normally, then you have a dragging brake.

Now you know what that smell is in your car, you should make sure that your get it to our Service Center at Velde Ford so we can help you solve the issue and extend the life of your vehicle. We have certified service technicians that can take care of any repair or routine maintenance. Stop by our showroom if you’re looking for a new Ford to drive away in. The 2016 Ford Escape is a perfect small SUV that you need!

Come to Velde Ford to take a test drive in one today. We’re excited to find the perfect vehicle for you to take home today! At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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