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Choko

...sz likes his choko chutney with grilled sausages or roast beef sandwiches. Choko soup with Rowena Petrie Thanks to Roy, Kay and Rowena Petrie for their family soup recipes, prepared for us by Rowena. Kay’s curried choko soup Rowena’s tip: peel chokoes under running water to stop the slime sticking to your hands. Roy’s Greek choko soup Ingredients 3 chokoes, sliced 1 litre water 1 onion, diced 3 rashers bacon, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves olive oil 1... read more

Winter soups

...ce, until golden brown. 4. To serve, remove the curry leaves and ladle the soup into four soup bowls, garnish generously with the chopped coriander leaves and divide the croutons among the four bowls. Serve immediately. Recipe by Cheryl Maddocks Tuscan tomato, chickpea and bread soup Serves: 4-6 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 250g stale, firm... read more

Winter Soups

...of homemade stock. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked, then puree the soup. 3. If you want a thick, creamy soup, add about 1/2 cup powdered skim milk. Lamb shank and lentil soup This is a meal-in-a-pot. It can be made ahead and frozen until needed. 2 lamb shanks, trimmed of fat 1 large onion, chopped 2 tsp mixed dried herbs 4 bay leaves 6 cups water 1 cup red wine (or use extra water) 1 cup brown lentils 1/2 cup brown rice 250g mushrooms, pre... read more

Winter Soup

...Chop and dice all of the vegetables. Put the olive oil into a large, deep soup pot, then add the diced onions and garlic. Cook until translucent. Add the tomato paste. Cook this off, stirring constantly for about two minutes. Add the hard vegetables (potatoes, swedes and carrots) and cover with water. Drain the lentils and pulses and add to the pot. (Tip: do not put water from the beans into the soup. It contains starches from the beans that may... read more

Leaf Soup – The French Alternative

...1 handful garlic chives, or garlic tops, or 2 whole cloves garlic, peeled 1 handful onion tops 2 bay leaves 2 eggs Method Pour the chicken stock into a saucepan. Wash the leaves and add them whole to the stock. (Tip: don’t chop the leaves first, or they’ll be difficult to remove from the soup.)Simmer for 5-20 minutes (the longer you simmer it, the more flavour there’ll be). Scoop out the leaves.Beat the eggs then pour them in slowly so they form l... read more

Chicken tortilla soup

...chicken out with tongs and set aside to cool slightly. Add the corn to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes. Chop the chicken and return to the soup to heat through, and stir in the lime juice and the chopped coriander leaves. 3. Meanwhile, heat about 5mm of vegetable oil in a small frying pan. Cut the tortillas into thin wedges, and fry in small batches over medium heat. Watch carefully, as they brown quickly, so you need time to get them out of the... read more

Soup Booster

...ing to cater for all tastes, Geoff Jansz uses a booster for those who like soup with a bit of a kick. Geoff’s soup booster also adds life to canned soups. Ingredients 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 12 whole cardamom pods 12 cloves 1 tsp whole black peppercorns lemon peel slivers ginger, sliced 1 1/2 cups dry sherry Method Place all ingredients into a clean, sterilised jar. Put the lid on the jar and leave at room temperature for 1-2 weeks to allo... read more

Celery Root Soup – The French Alternative

...Louis XV every night before they went to bed. Madame du Barry thought the soup was an aphrodisiac, but according to Jackie French, the king’s mistress got it wrong. Celery is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and is often recommended for people with arthritis or rheumatism. Growing celery (Apium graveolens var. dolce) Celery grows best in mild to cool areas, but can also be grown in warmer areas in late summer and autumn. Prepare t... read more

Capsicum Soup

...to four cups of chicken stock, depending on what consistency you want your soup to be. Simmer for about ten minutes, season to taste and add the lemon juice. To make a crispy bacon accompaniment to the soup, chop up a few rashers, put them into a pan, cook until crisp and then drain off remaining fat on kitchen paper. (Tip: you don’t need to use extra oil – as the fat comes out of the bacon it will slowly become crispy.) Serve with a sprinkle of c... read more

Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup

...ling water for 30 seconds. Remove, then immediately place into cold water. Chop herbs finely and set aside until ready to serve.) 3. At serving time, add the chopped, blanched herbs to the soup and stir through. Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with a few ice cubes, a dollop of sour cream and some freshly ground black pepper.... read more

Tracy Rutherford’s Spicy Cauliflower and Potato Soup

...tato and Cauliflower Soup. Tracy Rutherford’s Spicy Potato and Cauliflower Soup 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1kg Sebago potatoes, peeled and chopped 300g cauliflower, cut into florets 4 cups (1litre) vegetable or chicken stock 4 naan bread 40g butter 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the on... read more

Winter Soups

...thick natural yoghurt.  Variations Use beef or chicken stock in a pumpkin soup For carrot or sweet potato soup, use half stock and half orange juice with 1-2 cloves garlic for extra flavour. For potato, cauliflower or broccoli soups, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup skim milk powder to the blender, to give a creamy texture. Roast the vegetables first to give soup extra flavour. For example, for pumpkin soup, place a halved onion, about 1 kg peeled pumpkin piec... read more