Cream of Tomato Soup

I used to make a really thick mixture of tomatoes, onion, and chilli – so chunky it was almost a salsa – called it a soup and ate it with Bread. Galit wasn’t so keen on this, preferring a creamy texture, and the recipe got adapted to cater for her taste. It is a great ...

Minestrone Soup

I adapted this from an Israel cookbook, translated from Hebrew. Then tweaked – as I do. The quantity is a meal for 6-8 people. The original recipe used dried beans, but I’m lazy, but not so lazy that I use bought stock – made my own. Minestrone Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  2 tablespoons oil2 onions chopped small2 cloves garlic500 g prepared small ...

Pumpkin and Kumara Soup

This is a bit of a mash up on an Israeli and a couple of New Zealand Pumpkin soup recipes. Seems to work.  Pumpkin and Kumara Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  1 kg Pumpkin peeled, chopped1/2 kg Kumara Sweet Potato, peeled, chopped2 Medium Onions peeled, quartered2 cloves garlic peeled1 litre water1 tablespoon chicken stock powder1/2 - 1 teaspoon nutmeg250 mls creamSalt and pepperFresh Thyme leaves Instructions Add pumpkin, kumara, onions, garlic, stock powder ...

Vegetable Soup

Galit loves soup. This one is simple but tasty. Galit calls it a “light” meal. Vegetable Soup Simple but tasty vegetable soup. Print Recipe Ingredients  1 tablespoon olive oil2 onions chopped small2 cloves garlic8 cups stock – home made is best but I add a "Parsley and Garlic" flavoured stock cube for extra flavour1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups* slow cooking vegetables eg potatoes, carrots, celery, cauliflower, ...

Potato and Corn Soup

Simple but tasty soup. Potato and Corn Soup Steven Thomas Solid and quick. Print Recipe Ingredients  500 g potatoes diced1 onion chopped1.5 cups stock2 cans corn 800 ml total1 tablespoon flour or corn flour1/2 teaspoon thyme or nutmeg1/2 cup of milk Instructions Mix potatoes, onion and stock.Bring to boil.Simmer until potatoes are cooked.Add corn, flour, herbs and milk.Bring back to boil.Remove from heat.Remove 3/4 of soup, blend and pour back with the ...

Chunky Tomato Soup or Perhaps Salsa

If I’m on my own I often make a really thick mixture of tomatoes, onion, and chilli. It is chunky it was almost a salsa but I call it a soup and eat it with Bread. It is a 10 minute meal. Chunky Tomato Soup or Perhaps Salsa Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  1 onion chopped3-4 cloves garlic minced2 cans 400 grams each ...

Chicken Soup

When I’m really sick Galit makes me Chicken Soup. Its a cultural thing.  Chicken Soup Print Recipe Ingredients  a lot of chicken3 courgettes4 carrotscelery2 onion7 garlic clovess+pparsley Instructions put chicken in potcover in water bring to boil throw out the water Add fresh water covering the chicken plus a bit more cook on low heat for 1 hour scrim off froth ...

Thai Pumpkin Soup

A delicious variation on Pumpkin Soup from a one time flatmate of mine called Ange. Yum. Thai Pumpkin Soup Ange Print Recipe Ingredients  1 tablespoon oil2 cloves garlic crushed1 large onion chopped1 teaspoon sambal oelek or 2 fresh chillies2 tablespoons lemon grass chopped1 kg pumpkin in 1.5 cm cubes3 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon chicken stock powder1 tablespoon fish sauce3 tablespoons lime juice1 cup coconut cream2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped2 tablespoons fresh coriander chop Instructions Cook garlic, onnion, sambal oelek and lemon grass until onion is softAdd pumpkin ...

Apple and Pumpkin Soup

Apple and pumpkin soup. Sound interesting and Amanda Thomas-Griffiths recommended the recipe highly. I have to admit my attempt wasn’t flash. Apple and Pumpkin Soup Amanda Thomas-Griffiths Print Recipe Ingredients  Half pumpkinOne decent apple granny smith is the bestOne large carrot2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon nutmegFreshly grounded pepperKnobs of butter - as required depending on how fat you want to get!Cream/milk/waterParsley ...

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is very common in New Zealand.  Pumpkin Soup Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  1 Pumpkin peeled, cubed1 1/2 cups water from pumpkin1 1/2 cups milk1 cup cheese1 teaspoon nutmeg2 onionsGarlicSalt and pepper Instructions Boil pumpkin for 20 min. Drain.Mash.Mix cooking water, milk, cheese and nutmeg in bowl. Add pumpkin to bowl. Sauté onions and garlic. Add pumpkin mixture to onions. Blend to smooth mixtureSeason with salt ...