Tag: SOUP RECIPE

Soups & Salads

Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 1/2 a large onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp oil (can be omitted for fat free) 1/4 cup chopped celery 14 oz chopped tomatoes 14 oz vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned lentils 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley or rice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary optional pepper to taste Instructions: To make the soup: either sauté onion in oil or just combine it with the celery, tomatoes, and […]

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Traditional Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup of diced celery 1 cup diced onions 1 cup of chopped cabbage 2 cloves of garlic, grated or pressed 1 tbsp of butter (for sautéing onions and celery) 8 cups water, beef broth or chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes (home or commercially canned) 2 or 3 medium to large sized peeled beets (half grated and half diced) 1 or 2 medium […]

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Creamy Carrot Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 4 slices streaky bacon (~120g/4oz) 1 onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 5 large carrots , cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5″ chunks 1 litre / 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth (4 cups) 1/2 cup / 125 ml cream 3/4 cup / 185ml milk (any fat %) Salt and pepper SERVING: Fresh thyme or chopped parsley Cream , for swirling Crusty bread […]

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash peeled & cubed 2 cups potato peeled & cubed 1.5 c onion chopped 2 cloves garlic optional, crushed/minced 1/4 c butter 4 c chicken broth 1 c milk Instructions: Saute onions over medium heat until soft and translucent Add garlic, and saute another 30 seconds Add broth, potatoes and squash. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, […]

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Tomato and lentil soup with cheesy croutons

INGREDIENTS: 4 garlic cloves 1 tbs olive oil 400g pkt pre-chopped vegetables 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 500ml (2 cups) chickenor vegetable stock  300g soy and linseed sourdough 25g (1/3 cup) shredded parmesan 400g can brown lentils, rinsed, drained 100g (1/3 cup) bought fresh basil pesto METHOD: 1:Preheat grill on high. Place a stockpot over […]

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Summer Fresh Corn Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels from about 5 ears of fresh corn, shucked and silks removed 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 medium potato cut into 1-inch cubes 3 sprigs fresh marjoram or 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1/2 cup finely diced fresh tomatoes for garnish 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish Instructions: With a sharp knife, cut the kernels […]

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Homemade Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion diced 3 carrots diced 2 ribs celery diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 bay leaf 28 oz can whole tomatoes with juice, or diced 2 cups dry lentils 4 cups water 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley Instructions: Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. […]

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Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Lime

Ingredients: ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves 3 scallions, chopped ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) 2 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 1½ quarts […]

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Mussel Soup with Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp miso paste 1 1/2 l vegetable stock, or fish stick 1 kg | 6 cups mussels, rinsed with beards removed 4 spring onions, sliced 150 g | 2 cups enoki mushrooms, brushed clean Salt Freshly ground black pepper Method: 1.  Heat the oil in a casserole dish set […]