Posts under ‘Soups’

Barley Chicken and Leek Soup
Ingredients:
1 whole small chicken or several chicken thighs and legs
2 lb leeks
1 fresh bay leaf
1 large carrot, peeled and thickly sliced
10 cups of chicken broth
½ cup pearl barley
Salt and black pepper
Fresh chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions:
Place chicken in a large deep pan, slice half of the leeks and place them in pan.  [...]

Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu
Note: You should be able to find most of these ingredients in a health food shop or specialty section in your supermarket.  You can substitute the bok choy with any Asian greens.  Dashi is available in powdered form in many health food stores or Asian stores.  If you don’t have [...]

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 bay leaves
4 thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoons dried thyme
3 rosemary sprigs or 2/3 teaspoons dried rosemary
5 cups vegetable stock
Salt and ground black [...]

Roasted Pepper Soup
You can make this soup without roasting the peppers to save time but the roasting process gives the soup a rich, excellent flavor, worth the time.
Ingredients:
3 red bell peppers, washed and deseeded
1 yellow bell pepper
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 cups of vegetable stock
1 tablespoon plain all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper [...]

Garlic Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
1 cup of red lentils, rinsed and drained
2 onions, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
7 cups vegetable stock
Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
Place all ingredients except the salt and pepper into a large soup pan.  Bring to a boil and then lower heat [...]

Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
3 lbs of sun ripened tomatoes
1 2/3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
3 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Fresh chopped basil leaves (about a handful)
Salt and black pepper to taste
A little crème fraiche and croutons to serve (optional)
Wash the tomatoes and place them in a large bowl.  [...]

Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil (you can substitute low-calorie spray for the olive oil)
3 leeks washed and sliced
1 lb carrots, washed, peeled and sliced
5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
Juice of two oranges
Finely grated rind of two oranges
2/3 cup of plain yogurt
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro to garnish
Place the [...]

Corn and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
7 ½ cups of vegetable stock
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium sweet potato diced
1 lb corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
Salt and ground black pepper
Lime wedges to serve
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large soup pan and gently fry the onion until soft (approximately 5 [...]

Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Lemongrass
This is a light soup with a Thai influence and is made with fresh homemade chicken stock. You can use pre-made chicken broth and leftover chicken to save time.
Note: If you can’t find lemongrass in the specialty section of your supermarket or specialty store, you can omit.
Ingredients for Stock:
2 [...]

Winter Vegetable Soup
Note: This is a chunky vegetable soup and you can omit or add vegetables to suit your taste. You can replace the potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter tasting soup. Leeks and winter cabbage also work well.
Ingredients:
1 medium cabbage cut into quarters
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
2 [...]