Ethiopian Spiced Vegetable Soup – Soup of the Month – June

INGREDIENTS: 2tbsp olive oil25g butter1 onion, peeled and choppedSalt and black pepper2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1½ tbsp Ethiopian berbere spice blend – we use Steenbergs200g split red lentils, rinsed1 x 400g tinned plum tomatoes250-300g potatoes, peeled and diced200g baby spinach leaves To serve: Greek yogurt and lemon […]

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Watercress – Soup of the Month – May

With chickpeas for extra body. INGREDIENTS:2 tbsp olive oil2 medium onions, peeled and finely slicedSalt and black pepper2 small garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced1litre vegetable stock3 bunches watercress (roughly 350gms)400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed1½ tsp garam masala3tbsp plain yogurt – plus extra to serve METHOD:Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. […]

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Zingy Vegetable & Lentil – Soup of the Month – April

Simple, healthy, tasty and filling. INGREDIENTS:25g butter (or coconut oil for vegan version)1tbsp sunflower oil1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped2 medium carrots, diced2 sticks celery, thinly sliced1 large parsnip, diced1-1½ tbsp grated fresh ginger100g red lentils1 tbsp medium curry powder1litre vegetable stock1tbsp lemon juice METHOD:Heat the butter/oil in a […]

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Minestrone – Soup of the Month – March

Our take on the classic Italian country vegetable soup. INGREDIENTS:3 tbsp olive oil1 onion, peeled and chopped1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed2 carrots, diced into 1cm pieces2 sticks celery, diced into 1cm pieces200g winter greens – discard stalks (e.g. cavolo nero/savoy cabbage) or other veg of your choice1 medium sized potato, peeled and diced into […]

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Colcannon – Soup of the Month – February

Simple to make, tasty, filling and wholesome – just add some fresh, crusty bread for a simple lunch or supper. INGREDIENTS:30g butter1 large onion, peeled and chopped4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed250g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1litre chicken stock1 bouquet garni1 bag of curly kale or head of cabbage, de-stalked and shredded250ml double cream, plus […]

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