I took my Cousin Lani's recipe and tweeked it a little for bulk cooking. This recipe freezes really well and can be done in the crock pot (slow cooker) or on the stove. Butternut and
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Recipe: Lani’s Pumpkin Soup
Lani’s Pumpkin Soup 30 ml oil4 large leeks (sliced)250 g pumpkin (cubed)1 onion (finely chopped)30 ml flourSalt & pepper2 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)500 ml chicken stock500 ml milk125 ml cream Heat oil in saucepanAdd leeks,
Continue ReadingRecipe: Basic Butternut Soup
Basic Butternut Soup 1 large butternut squash2 cups chicken stock1 cup cream* (or milk*) Preheat the oven to 180°CBrush the bottom of a baking dish with oilHalve and seed the butternutPrick all over with a
Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Soup
Vegetable Soup 1 medium onion (finely chopped)1 large celery stick (roughly chopped)4 whole peeled tomatoes (chopped)4 medium carrots (chopped)1 clove garlic (finely chopped)3 large sweet potatoes (skin removed and chopped into chunks)6 cups water1 tsp
Continue ReadingRecipe: Courgette & Brie Cream Soup
Courgette & Brie Cream Soup 30 g Butter2 cups Chicken stock2 cloves Garlic (crushed)1 cup Water1 cup Cream150 g Brie Cheese2 tbsp Flour1.2 kg Courgettes (zucchini) (chopped coarsely)1 large Brown Onion (finely chopped) Melt butter
Continue ReadingRecipe: Spiced Parsnip & Ginger Soup
Spiced Parsnip & Ginger Soup 30 ml Olive Oil5 ml Cumin225 g Leeks (sliced)25 g Fresh Ginger (chopped)2 Whole Raw Beetroot675 g Parsnip (chopped)100 ml Buttermilk300 ml White Wine100 ml Cream1.2 ℓ Vegetable stockSalt and
Continue ReadingRecipe: Mexican Bean & Tomato Soup
Mexican Bean & Tomato Soup Use whichever beans you have on hand; kidney and butter beans work well 30 ml olive oil1 onion (finely chopped)15 ml ginger (crushed)15 ml garlic (crushed)15 ml chilli paste (crushed)15
Continue ReadingRecipe: Old ingredients, new tricks
Top of the Pops Crunchy garlic and herb croutons: slice crusty bread into cubes, toss in olive oil, crushed garlic and herbs and roast in a moderate oven until crispy and golden. Tapenade-topped croutes: Top
Continue ReadingRecipe: Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup 1 Leek (washed and chopped)2 tbs Olive Oil500 g Frozen Broccoli750 ml Water1 tsp Dried Thyme100 g Cheddar (grated)2 Spring Onions (finely chopped) In a pot, lightly fry the leeks in
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