Not your most common winter soup, short soup refers to the ‘short’ wontons that are cooked in a wholesome clear broth. INGREDIENTS 1 litre water 500 grams chicken breast 200 grams prawns, deveined and peeled with tails intact 2 litres chicken stock 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. grated ginger 12 prawn and chive wontons or dumplings 100 grams mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 pak choi, trimmed and quartered 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, thinly sliced 1¼ cups bean sprouts ½ cup coriander 1 lime, cut into wedges METHOD BRING the water to the boil in a…
This sweet potato soup with kale chips recipe is seasonal, readily available and will be deliciously impressive on your dinner table. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. ground cumin Pinch chilli powder 600 grams orange sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 400 grams potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cups water 1½ cups vegetable stock ½ cup cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 25 gram packets kale chips METHOD HEAT half the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add spices and…
INGREDIENTS 100g butter 1.2 kg onions, peeled and sliced 3 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp flour 1 cup dry white wine 1.2ℓ beef or vegetable stock Salt and cracked black pepper 1 French loaf, sliced 150g Gruyère, grated METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the onions, thyme and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are dark and caramelised. 2. Add the garlic and flour, cook for 1 minute, then add the wine, stirring. 3. Add the stock and bring the soup to the boil.…
INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 750g butternut, peeled, seeded and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups vegetable stock ½ cup thick cream + to serve ½ tsp cinnamon Salt and black pepper 100g feta cheese METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a pot and fry the onion until soft. 2. Add the butternut, potatoes and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until veggies are soft, 30 minutes. 3. Transfer to a food processor and blitz until fairly smooth. 4. Return the soup to the pot and add the cream, cinnamon,…
This soup will warm you up this winter!
This hot and healthy vegetable soup will warm hearts this winter. By Taryne Jakobi Photograph by Vanessa Lewis
Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too! Butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds Imagine a dinner that’s vegan, quick, easy and delicious. Well, that’s exactly what this butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds is. Filling and full of flavour, it’s a wonderful dinner dish. Recipe here: Butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds French shallot soup Shallots are wonderful in soups, as they are much sweeter and cook quicker than regular onions. This delicious recipe…
This hot and healthy vegetable soup will warm hearts this winter. By Taryne Jakobi Photograph by Vanessa Lewis
The perfect winter indulgence…
For this recipe you will need: tomatoes, onion, ciabatta loaf and fresh basil leaves. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Serves 4 EASY 1 hr 15 mins Preheat the oven to 190˚C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Arrange 6 halved tomatoes and 1 peeled and chopped onion in one of the trays. Drizzle with olive oil and Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tsp white sugar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven until soft, 40 – 45 minutes. While the veggies roast, cut ½ ciabatta…
The BEST French onion soup recipe ever! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
This chicken, pea and mint soup is gluten- and wheat-free, contains 2 of your 5 a day and is better for diabetics. View more soup recipes here. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
It’s time to get the soup pot out and opt for easy comfort food. Our vegetable soup recipe is one you’ll go back to regularly during the colder months By Vicki Clarke and Nikki Wefelmeier Photograph by Elsa Young Add a small dollop of pesto just before serving along with Parmesan shavings, or add small pasta such as macaroni for a hearty winter warmer.
The world as we know it is becoming more carb conscious. We’re casting our bread upon the waters, aiding you in this journey to making clever carb choices. This harissa tomato soup contains all of the healthy nutrients you need to keep the cold at bay this winter. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Shallots are wonderful in soups, as they are much sweeter and cook quicker than regular onions. This delicious recipe for French shallot soup takes only 45 minutes to make and will feed your whole family! Use this quick and easy beef stock recipe for this soup (link opens in a new tab). Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira