Spiced Lentil and Coconut Soup
A simple vegetarian soup with exotic flavours. A fragrant mix of lentils, coconut milk, lemon grass and spices make this a soup worthy of a special occassion.
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Cauliflower and Roquefort Soup
A warming soup with a festive flavour. Cauliflower and blue cheese are always a winning combination but a splash of Brandy or Rum make it that little bit more special.
A Burns Night Supper
Burns night has special memories for me. A few years ago my partner and I were invited by an American millionaire to spend time on his yacht sailing around the British Virgin islands. It was a trip of a lifetime but of course, we did not want to turn up empty handed. We racked [...]
Scrumptious Chickpea and Chorizo Soup
I found myself with the task of cooking the evening meal while visiting my son the other day. It only had to be something light as he has a main meal at work. It also had to be something easy and quick to eat to satisfy my teenage granddaughter, so I fell back on my [...]
Courgette, Leek and Parmesan soup
Two good things have come out of this rainy summer; one being a bumper crop of courgettes in my sisters veggie patch and the other is this super soup made from the bumper crop of courgettes out of my sisters veggie patch.A perfect snack for the cool autumn nights, thick and creamy, quick and easy [...]
Smoked Haddock and Leek Chowder
A tasty variation on potato and leek soup. A filling and warming dish that would normally be served as a Winter lunch. Unfortunately the weather this week in the UK has been pretty wet and gloomy so I am in need of a little comfort food. SMOKED HADDOCK AND LEEK CHOWDER Serves 6 INGREDIENTS:14 oz [...]
Seafood Chowder
Another great recipe to come out of the contents of the broken down freezer is this luxurious soup from Saturday Kitchen chef Darina Allen.So it is true – every cloud does have a silver lining after all! SEAFOOD CHOWDERServes 6-8 INGREDIENTS:1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil4 oz (110g) streaky bacon, rind removed and cut into [...]
Creamy Vegetable Marrow and Lentil soup
This is my entry for the “No croutons required” blogging event for February. The theme is vegetarian soups and since I created this soup a few months ago it’s become a regular addition to our Winter menu.I hate throwing away fresh food and one of the best ways to use up small amounts of vegetables [...]
Malaysian Oxtail Soup
I love the rich meatiness of oxtail soup and I was fascinated when I found this recipe for a mildly spiced Malay version. It’s not as thick as the usual version I make but it’s just as tasty and filling. Don’t forget to soak the oxtail in salted water for at least an hour prior [...]
Roasted Butternut Squash and Yogurt Soup
A warming soup with a fresh, healthy taste plus a recipe for Parmesan crisps which make a wonderful garnish for any soup.
