Contents of the 'Soups & Sauces' Category'

10 Different Recipe Ideas for 6 to 9 Month Old Babies

Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Mia eating dinner

We’ve been determined since my daughter was born to cook all of (OK, most of) her food from scratch instead of buying it those little jars, so this is my opportunity to pass on some of what we’ve learned. Mia loves them and I’m sure your babies will too.

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup Recipe

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Jerusalem Artichoke Photograph

The Jerusalem Artichoke is a really underused vegetable which looks looks a bit like a potato, has a texture a bit like a radish, and tastes nothing like either. It is actually the root of a species of sunflower and has a really unique earthy flavour.

Polish Czarnina (Duck Blood) Soup Recipe

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Czarnina is pretty much a traditional Polish dish, yet shows just how much we in the Western world (UK, in my case) have become detached from our food. All meat has blood in it, but the mere mention of a soup where blood is the primary ingredient still never fails to raise an eyebrow.

White Carrot Soup Recipe

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
No, they

Now, how to cook a white carrot and still keep it interesting? A quick scan of the internet shows recipes ranging from white carrot juice and white carrot cake. Since I’ve not tasted white carrot before, I opted for a recipe which would highlight its flavour (a bit more delicate than a “normal” carrot, I think); the humble soup.

Nettle Pesto Recipe & ITB May

Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Nettle Pesto

I’ve had my eye on the stinging nettles near where I take the dog for a walk for a while now; nettles are one of natures great freebies and I really needed to grab some before it was too late (fresh young leaves are the best, so March / April are the best times). I’ve tried Nettle Soup before, which is fantastic, but never ventured further than that; now I can happily report that Nettle Pesto is delicious too.

Spiced Parsnip and Tomato Soup Recipe

Monday, March 30th, 2009
Curried Parsnip Soup

The parsnip.  Not a very exciting vegetable on its own and certainly one that always seems to be left lurking when my vegetable box is almost empty, but one which works incredibly well with other flavours.  A curried parsnip soup is one way of using this vegetable which is becoming pretty well known, so …

Barszcz Czerwony; Polish Beetroot Soup

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Barszcz - Polish Beetroot Soup

This bright red beetroot soup is popular throughout the whole of Eastern Europe and it’s easy to see why – the colour is stunning and the taste is delicious!

Pappa al Pomodoro Recipe

Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Pappa al Pomodoro

Papa al Pomodoro is, truly, one of the most delicious and simple soups you can make, originating in Tuscany and consisting of not much more than tomatoes and bread. In my case, it’s also great for creating the illusion of summer; the reality is very wintry wind and rain hammering my window as I type!

Super Detox Broccoli Soup Recipe

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Broccoli Soup

Broccoli is a really super healthy vegetable that is underused in the kitchen, high in vitamin c and fibre as well as being a natural diuretic with anti-carcinogenic (cancer reducing) properties. Phew – I feel healthier just talking about it!

Chilled Radish Leaf and Asparagus Soup

Sunday, May 6th, 2007
Radish and Asparagus

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Seasonal Food is where it’s at. So there’s no better way in my eyes than to combine a whole bunch of the best vegetables that May has to offer – in this case, in the form of a soup. Some of you might be put off [...]