Archive for the 'Soups' Category

Erwtensoep (Split Pea Soup)

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

1 lb (450 g) dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over
10 cups (2.5 L) water
1/4 cup (60 ml) diced salt pork
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped leeks
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celery
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped celeriac (celery root, optional)
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onion
1 bay (laurel) leaf
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
1 smoked ham hock […]

NGARRABBIATA SAUCE RECIPEREDIENTS

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Ingredients:
 
 
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Garlic flakes (minced)
• 1 Onion (medium)
• Tomatoes with herbs and spices (1 can)
• 2 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• Salt and ground pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions:
•           Chop the onions.
•           Heat the oil.
•           Put chopped onions and minced […]

HEARTY FRESH MUSHROOM CHILI SOUP

Friday, August 10th, 2007

INGREDIENTS
2.00 tablespoons vegetable oil
8.00 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh white mushrooms,

sliced
1.00 large clove garlic
1.00 tablespoon chili powder
1.00 can (about 15 ounces) ready to serve chicken or

vegetable broth
1.00 can (about 15 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1.00 can (about 15 ounces) kidney beans
1.00 can (about 7 ounces) vacuum packed corn

kernels
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan heat oil over […]

Vegetable Soup Recipe

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Ingredients:    
• 1/2 Capsicum
• 2 to 3 French beans
• 30 gms Sweet peas
• 1 Small carrot
• 1 Cabbage
• 1 Floret of cauliflower
• 1 Onion
• 1/2 tsp Grated ginger and garlic
• 1/2 tsp Soya sauce
• 1/4 tsp Crushed red chilli
• 1Blob butter
• 2 tsp Cornflour
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 2 Cups water
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:
•           Chop […]

Spanish Summer Gazpacho

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

For the Soup:
3 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed, cubed
1 cup cold water or vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into chunks
4-8 ripe red tomatoes, peeled and seeded*
6 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Dash of sugar
•Soak the bread in […]

Potato-Leek-Onion Soup

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium leeks (white part only), chopped
1 clove garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
5 cups water
6 medium potatoes*, cut into small or medium pieces
4 celery stalks, sliced
1 stalk fresh lemongrass (or […]

Golden Mushroom Soup

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

2 onions, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dill
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup water or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
2 cups soy or rice milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Heat 1/2 cup of water in a large pot and […]

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

2 medium potatoes, diced
2 to 3 carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium stalk broccoli, chopped
1 very large onion, chopped small
2 cups chopped mushrooms or eggplant
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups water or vegetable stock
4 to 6 large tomatoes, […]

Champion Chili

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dry textured vegetable protein (TVP)
2 16-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
1 3-ounce can tomato paste
1 cup frozen corn
1 zucchini, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder […]

Low-fat onion gravy

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon light oil (sunflower, peanut, etc.) or 2 Tablespoons water or vegetable broth
2 large onions, cut into thin half-moons (cut onion lengthwise, then make crosswise slices)
1/4 teaspoon ground or rubbed sage
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
3/4 cup vegetable broth or bouillon
3/4 cup dry white wine (or use […]