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    Simple & hearty mid-week soups to warm you up in winter

    In winter, we often crave hearty meals that warm us up and fill our rumbling bellies. Packed with proteins, vegetables, and grains, soups can be a really wholesome meal option in the colder months! Whether you’re craving a light lunch or a filling dinner, there is most certainly a soup for you. Let’s explore three easy and delicious soup recipes to enjoy this winter. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cups chicken broth 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1…

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    Smooth soup
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    Take your basic smooth soup to the next level with added texture

    All soups are not made equally. Some are textured, some are smooth. Some are hearty, while others are light. If you’re like me and prefer an extra little bit of texture to a bowl or cup of smooth soup, it’s easy to remedy that and achieve texture with these quick and easy solutions. 1. Add some crunch to your munch If you have a smooth bowl of soup, you can add some toast as a side. As a spicy alternative to bread, you can add some tortilla chips. Croutons are the classic, traditional add-on for smooth soups. 2. Make it…

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    Reasons to eat more soup

    Winter is just around the corner, and as the temperature drops, it’s time to cozy up and indulge in comforting meals. One dish that deserves a special place on your winter menu is soup. Not only is soup delicious and versatile, but it also offers numerous health benefits. So, grab a bowl and discover why you should eat more soup this winter. Firstly, soup is a fantastic way to warm yourself up on chilly days. The steam rising from a piping hot bowl of soup can instantly thaw your frozen fingers and provide a comforting feeling that spreads through your…

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    Cauliflower and parmesan soup

    Cauliflower and parmesan soup This cauliflower and parmesan soup is a warming vegetarian recipe that will become your go-to on winter nights. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ½ tbsp oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ground coriander 850 g cauliflower florets, roughly chopped 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 2 sprigs thyme 50 g Parmesan, finely grated fresh thyme and extra Parmesan, to serve, if you like METHOD Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat; cook the onion until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and coriander and fry for…

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    3 ingredient brown onion soup bread
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    3-ingredient brown onion soup bread

    3-ingredient brown onion soup bread Let’s get baking! Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread. Try this easy 3 ingredient recipe for the heartiest brown onion soup bread ever! TOTAL TIME 45 mins  INGREDIENTS 500g Self-Raising Flour 1 Packet of Brown Onion Soup 1 Carton of Buttermilk A sprinkle of grated cheese – This is optional but absolutely recommended  METHOD It’s as easy 1, 2, 3… Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spray your bread tin with a non-stick spray or line it with baking paper Combine the self-raising flour, brown onion soup and buttermilk and mix till…

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    No waste vegetable soup
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    No waste vegetable soup

    No-waste vegetable soup A tasty and warm way to clear out the fridge! PREP TIME 20 min, plus cooling | COOK TIME 50 min |SERVES 6 | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CARB | LOW SUGAR | VEGETARIAN  INGREDIENTS ½ cup oil 1 leek, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small cauliflower, leaves reserved, florets and stalk chopped 3 litres vegetable stock 1 bunch spinach, stalk and leaves separated, coarsely chopped 1 loaf stale sourdough bread, half sliced, half torn 2 tsp cumin seeds ½ cup double cream yoghurt METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180ºC.…

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    Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup
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    Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup

    Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup One of our favourites ,a hearty and delicious soup, busting any cold winter woes . Try our Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup  PREP TIME 10 min |COOK TIME 35 min|SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 30g butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tsp dried origanum 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 400g can crushed tomatoes ½ cup white medium-grain rice 1 cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded…

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    The best soup bowls for serving hearty soups

    With winter  in full swing, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler weather and shorter days than by investing in some new serve-ware. Or if you’ve recently remodeled your kitchen and are on the lookout to update your soup bowls, then you’ve come to the right place. Winter calls for keeping warm and cooking up a storm! We’ve looked at the latest soup bowls that you can serve some hearty soup dishes in. With plenty of different styles and patterns to choose from to suit your personal taste. Tureen A tureen is a serving dish for soups or stews.…

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    Maple-roasted parsnip soup with dukkah-dusted parsnip crisps
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    Maple-roasted parsnip soup with parsnip crisps

    This maple-roasted parsnip soup with golden parsnip crisps is the perfect soup for a dinner party! Maple-roasted parsnip soup with parsnip crisps Serves 10 | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes PARSNIP CRISPS 4 large parsnips, peeled 80g salted butter, melted 50g brown sugar 50g dukkah PARSNIP SOUP 900g parsnips, washed and chopped 50g salted butter 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 100g maple syrup 200g potatoes, peeled and cubed 1,5L chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste METHOD TO make the parsnip crisps, preheat the oven to 200°C and line a…

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    Sweet potato and sesame soup with toasted coconut
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    Sweet potato and Sesame soup

    Another soup to add to your collection of favourite recipes. This sweet potato and sesame soup is finished off with some crispy toasted coconut. Sweet Potato and Sesame Soup with Toasted Coconut INGREDIENTS 300g red onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 4 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tsp butter 3 tbsp dry sherry 1 tbsp palm sugar 300ml water 750g sweet potatoes, chopped 750g carrots, chopped 2 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted, plus extra for serving 2 tsp chilli flakes 800ml coconut milk 50ml fresh coriander, chopped…

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    Easy roasted tomato soup with cheese toasties

    Roasted tomato soup has made a comeback over social media recently, and we’re here for it! Generously ladled into bowls and enjoyed with goey cheese toasties, this bright and delicious tomato soup is the comfort and warmth we all need on a rainy day. Roasted tomato soup with grilled cheese SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 5 large tomatoes, quartered 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 red onion, peeled, quartered 1 red peppers, chopped 1 whole garlic bulb, top sliced off 1 tsp paprika 4 thyme sprigs 1 cup veggie stock Small handful basil, torn METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200ºC. PLACE the tomatoes,…

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    Durbanville Wine Soup and Sip

    Durbanville Wine Valley will help banish the cold and ensure a fantastic time too with the much-anticipated return of its annual Soup & Sip winelands experience. From July 27 to 31, wineries of the valley will sell delicious winter soup and sides alongside tastings of fine wines. “We’re excited to welcome visitors back for Soup & Sip this year, which features many new recipes and experiences,” says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers. “At the same time, these colder months are a reminder of those less fortunate, which is why Soup & Sip is linked to a charity drive…

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    mandela day soup challenge
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    JOIN the Mandela Day Soup Challenge!

    Join the Mandela Day soup challenge and feed the hungry Time to join the Mandela Day Challenge. Chefs with Compassion is launching its third annual #67000litre Mandela Day soup challenge to home cooks, soup kitchens, corporates, and other compassionate South Africans, with the aim of smashing the target for the third time. The 67000-litre soup challenge for Mandela Day has fed close on 600 000 hungry people over the first two years as cooks across the country rose to the challenge, first in 2020 in the face of the devastating pandemic, and again in 2021 following the July riots in KwaZulu-Natal…

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    Carrot and Garlic Soup With Roasted Chickpeas

    The deep caramelised flavours of this carrot and garlic soup create a melody with the za’atar spiced chickpeas. You’ll want to add this soup to your winter essentials once you’ve tried it! Carrot and Garlic Soup with Roasted Chickpeas  HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hr 45 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the carrot and garlic soup 1 kg carrots, peeled and chopped  2 onions, chopped  ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp cumin seeds ¼  tsp dried chilli flakes 1 bulb garlic, cut in half / halved 1.5 litres water ½ cup fresh coriander leaves For the…

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    Beef & Barley soup
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    Beef & Barley Soup

    Winter is soup season and this hearty bowl of nourishing soup is guaranteed to warm you up from your head to your toes. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 500 grams stewing beef 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 1 celery stalk ¾ cup pearl barley 3 cups beef stock 6 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig  2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes ½ cup chopped parsley METHOD  HEAT half the oil in a pot over a medium-high heat. Season beef and cook, in…

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