Inver Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Carrot and Coriander Soup 3oz butter or marg 8oz onions, chopped 1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced 3 Tblsp pl flour 2 pts chicken stock salt & pepper 1 Tblsp ground coriander seeds 1 bay leaf 1 Tblsp lemon juice 1 pt milk 1/4 pt single cream chopped parsley to garnish Serves 10 Method Melt marg, add onions, fry gently for 5 mins. Add carrots, fry 2-3 mins. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 mins then gradually stir in stock, bring to boil. Season with S & P, add coriander, bay leaf, lemon juice. Cover & simmer for 30 mins. Take out bay leaf, puree soup. Put in clean pot, add milk and bring to boil. Stir in cream and reheat gently. Garnish. Serve with freshly baked bread/rolls. Enjoy. Quote
Icecream Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 mmmm just the things for those cold winter nights. Anyone else have any winter soup recipes? Quote
Ronny Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I love soup in the winter. I make beef stew and chicken with dumplins a lot during the cold season but I don't use a recipe just sort throw it (much depends on what I have on hand) together just like my granny did and taught me to do. Quote
Acesare* Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I'm not a fan of soup, but I make a mean Leek and potato soup - nearly killed me! Quote
Sofia Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I'm not a fan of soup, but I make a mean Leek and potato soup - nearly killed me! any chance of getting that recipe? I love leeks...I make a Mushroom soup that has leeks in it....delicious! Quote
Acesare* Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Erm . . . chop a big leek into ickle bits, peel and dice a potato (also into ickle bits, like about 1cm cubed) and chuck in a big pan. Dissolve 3 veggie stock cubes in a pint of water (I sometimes use 2 veggie and a chicken, but I'm weird), pour over stuff in pan. Add a bit of salt and pepper (if you want to) and cook it 'till it's soft. I like to mush it up a bit with a masher so the soup's all thick and gloopy. It's probably cheating, but it's tasty and quite healthy. Should serve 4 (maybe). Quote
Inver Posted October 27, 2006 Author Posted October 27, 2006 Erm . . . chop a big leek into ickle bits, peel and dice a potato (also into ickle bits, like about 1cm cubed) and chuck in a big pan. Dissolve 3 veggie stock cubes in a pint of water (I sometimes use 2 veggie and a chicken, but I'm weird), pour over stuff in pan. Add a bit of salt and pepper (if you want to) and cook it 'till it's soft. I like to mush it up a bit with a masher so the soup's all thick and gloopy. It's probably cheating, but it's tasty and quite healthy. Should serve 4 (maybe). I also make Leek & Tattie soup but we have grated cheese on the top of it...I use 2-3 leeks and a huge onion and loads of tatties chicken stock cubes and 2 pts of water....oh and don't forget the crusty bread with it. Quote
Inver Posted October 27, 2006 Author Posted October 27, 2006 Just made my carrot soup for tea tonight and have the bread maker on for yummy crusty rolls.... Kitchen smells lovely and the weather is just right for having soup tonight. Miserable and wet:lol: Quote
Acesare* Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Oh yeah, add a diced onion into the stuff in the pan too. Forgot that bit because it's not lek or tattie Quote
Kell Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 That carrot & coriander soup sounds lovely - I'll have to try that. Also like the cound of the leek & potato soup - mmm! Would love the recipe for the mushroom & leek soup though - sounds intriguing! I shall have to hunt out a couple of winter soup recipes too... Quote
Liz Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Carrot & Coriander soup tastes fantastic! One of my favourite soups. Just perfect for these cold winter nights that are on their way. Quote
Sugar Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 I love soup - not just in the winter, but also as a light meal in the summer. I know it's naughty but Pret A Manger do great thick soups, which I always get if I am in meetings in London or out for the day (fortunately for my bank we don't have a Pret anywhere near where I live!). They also do a bargain "Soup Bread" for 20p, which is basically yesterday's left over baguettes, but are still very edible and perfect for dunking in soup! Their roasted vegetable one is particularly warming. Quote
Janet Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Butternut Squash Soup 1 x Butternut squash 1 x Onion 1 x Chicken stock cube Water A little butter/oil for frying Method Chop the onion and fry in a little butter or oil until slightly browned. Peel the butternut squash and deseed. Chop into small pieces. Add both to a saucepan, and add a stock cube and water up to the level of the top of the squash/onion mixture. (Or use fresh stock). Season with a little salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to the boil, and then cover and simmer for about 20/25 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, and then blend with a hand blender or liquidise. This is a yummy warming soup, with very few calories or fat. You can pep it up with a teaspoon of curry powder - add this when frying the onions. Quote
Kell Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 Ooh, Bagpuss, I make BNS soup all the time. I use a little nutmeg in mine & it's lovely - one of my faves! Quote
Louiseog Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Any pepper recipes (as in red, green and yellow) I've got loads Quote
Kell Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Any pepper recipes (as in red, green and yellow) I've got loads If you roast the red peppers & then add them to the basic butternut squash recipe, it's absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. Expecially if you serve it with a dollop of creme fraiche - such a winter-warming treat! Quote
Snowflake Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 Butternut Squash Soup Try adding some coconut milk to the soup and some freshly chopped chillis for a really warming soup! Yummy yum yum Quote
Inver Posted November 23, 2006 Author Posted November 23, 2006 Anyone else make.... 'chuck it all in the pot and see what it comes out like soup'..... My boys quite often ask what kind of soup is it today...!...and the answer is usually whatever I could find in the vegetables and a handful or two of lentils or split peas. Makes the best kind....lol:mrgreen: Quote
Lilywhite Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 I'm just figuring out that you can do that. I made a soup with chicken and veg the other day, it was a stick it in the pan and hope it works soup. very tasty. Quote
Janet Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 I'm just making a large batch of Stilton and Celery soup to freeze. It smells lush, and I haven't even put the stilton in yet. Yum! Quote
Purple Poppy Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 Oh Janet! The sounds wonderful. I've got soup to make for tonight, need to get it on, but mine is the variety above yours...ie. just chuck it all in. Usually works! PP Quote
Janet Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 I've got soup to make for tonight, need to get it on, but mine is the variety above yours...ie. just chuck it all in. Usually works!PP I like that kind too! I've frozen most of it, but had a couple of cups for lunch. If I say so myself, it was rather yum. I don't bother with the cream in the recipe unless I'm giving it to guests, as I think it's nice enough without, and not quite so rich! Quote
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