This is just one of many versions of this popular Tuscan soup. Remove the skin from 3 or 4 Italian pork and fennel sausages. In a large saucepan heat some olive oil and cook the sausage meat over medium heat, separating and browning a little. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped carrot and…… Continue reading sausage, white bean and kale soup
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moreish vegetable soup
This vegetable soup, from a recipe by Kathryne Taylor of COOKIE + kate, truly is moreish! In a large soup pot heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Over medium heat cook 1 chopped onion, 2 – 3 peeled and chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks and 2 cups of chopped seasonal vegetables of your…… Continue reading moreish vegetable soup
pea and ham soup
This soup is a classic for good reason! You will need a meaty smoked ham hock for this soup. Rinse the ham hock and put it in a pot (or pressure cooker) with 8 cups of water and a bay leaf. Cook for 2 – 3 hours (40 minutes in the pressure cooker) until the…… Continue reading pea and ham soup
caldo verde
Caldo Verde (green soup) is a Portuguese staple that’s found in various versions all over the country. A simple but hearty and delicious soup. This version is adapted from a recipe by David Leite, author of New Portuguese Table. In a large pot over medium heat, warm ¼ of a cup of olive oil. Fry…… Continue reading caldo verde
celeriac soup with chorizo
Celeriac is a member of the celery family with a large bulbous edible root. The flavour is subtle with only a slight celery flavour and some nuttiness. It lends itself to mash and is used raw in the classic French remoulade. This simple but delicious soup recipe, from Olive Magazine, pairs creamy celeriac with rosemary…… Continue reading celeriac soup with chorizo
sauerkraut
All you need to make Sauerkraut is cabbage, salt and time. Shred 1 whole cabbage finely and place it in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of fine sea salt and massage the salt into the cabbage until the cellular structure breaks down, releasing liquid and making the cabbage quite limp. Pack the cabbage tightly…… Continue reading sauerkraut
chicken meatball and risoni soup
A chicken noodle soup fragrant with rosemary and lemon. To make the meatballs combine 500g (17 oz) of chicken mince with 1 crushed clove of garlic, the finely grated zest of ½ a lemon, 1 teaspoon of finely diced fresh rosemary, 2-3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Form into walnut-sized…… Continue reading chicken meatball and risoni soup
sausage and tortellini soup
A hearty Italian meal in a soup. You will need some good Italian sausages for this soup. Remove the casings from 2-3 sausages and fry the meat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Add a diced onion, 2 chopped carrots and 2 chopped stems of celery and continue to cook until the onion…… Continue reading sausage and tortellini soup
roasted pumpkin soup
It’s winter here, the perfect time for soup! This one, based on a friend’s recipe, is a delicious deviation from the more usual pumpkin soups. First roast pieces of nice sweet pumpkin and whole onions (coated in a little olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper) in a moderate oven until they are soft.…… Continue reading roasted pumpkin soup
tortilla soup
Today I’m making tortilla soup. Usually our left-over tortillas are transformed into quesadillas but this time I’ve made sure to keep a few. First there’s the chicken. This is optional, but I’m making this as a substantial main meal so I’m poaching some chicken in cold water. I find that bringing the heat up slowly…… Continue reading tortilla soup
