Curtis Stone’s Carrot Soup With Herb Puree & Prosciutto Crisps

Serves 6 as a starter INGREDIENTS 4 slices prosciutto 1 tbs olive oil 2 eschalots, finely chopped 800g carrots, cut into 3cm pieces 1.25L (5 cups) chicken stock Finely grated zest of 1 orange and juice of 3 oranges Creme fraiche, to serve Herb puree 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked 2 tbs chopped chives 2 tbs chopped tarragon METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place…

ByThe Carousel28/04/20220Comments

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Smoked Paprika & Corn Soup With Chilli Lime Cream

Filled with warming spices and sweetened by the corn, this soup has a lot to offer.. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Chilli Lime Cream 85g lightly whipped cream 1 teaspoon of lime zest A squeeze of lime juice Finely chopped chilli Pinch of salt Finely sliced chives Soup 3 corn cobs A good splash of vegetable oil 115g sliced white onion 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 deseeded chilli, finely chopped Small bunch…

ByThe Carousel19/03/20220Comments

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Cheesy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup

To avoid the comforts of carbs, cauliflower is a low calorie substitute to thicken meals and a natural boost of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. Cooked with garlic, onions, chicken stock and ginger, it will taste delicious! Add white beans and ricotta cheese and you have a delicious and healthy recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 large…

ByKate Save23/06/20210Comments

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Cinnamon Spiced Lamb Soup With Pearl Cous Cous

Serves 6 Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 2 hours 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 lamb shanks 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 stalk celery, diced ½ tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 400g tin tomato puree 1 ½ litre chicken stock 1 cup pearl cous cous Lemon juice, to serve Chopped parsley, to serve METHOD 1 To prepare the lamb, heat a large heavy based saucepan…

ByThe Carousel05/08/20160Comments

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Oxtail, Mushroom And Dumpling Soup Recipe

Jam-packed with goodness, this hearty oxtail soup is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 3 hours + 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1.2kg oxtail, cut into 3cm pieces* 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 small brown onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 bay leaves 2…

ByThe Carousel04/07/20160Comments

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Nutritious, Comforting and Mineral Rich Lamb Broth

Makes About 1 Litre (35 fl oz/4 cups) INGREDIENTS 60 ml (2 fl oz/1/4 cup) extra virgin coconut oil 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) lamb marrow bones 2 litres (68 fl oz/8 cups) filtered water 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Celtic sea salt and…

ByThe Carousel03/09/20150Comments

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Minestrone dalla Sardegna: Maria’s Sardinian Minestrone

Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 celery stalk, leaves reserved, stalk cut into 1 cm pieces 2 cups (500 ml) beef bone stock or vegetable stock 1 × 440 g can diced tomatoes 1⁄2 cup Italian soup mix (split pea, bean and lentil mix) 16 cups (4 litres) hot water 1⁄4 butternut pumpkin, cut…

ByThe Carousel01/09/20150Comments

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Tsar’s Surf & Turf

If you can’t find crayfish, use large prawns or langoustines with their shells on. It may not be particularly authentic, but I’m sure a tsar wouldn’t have minded. London is apparently being plagued by alien American crayfish, so if you live in the UK anywhere near the capital, give my hero Crayfish Bob a ring,…

ByThe Carousel09/07/20150Comments

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Nicole Pisani & Kate Adams’ Pea & Mountain Ham Soup

Nicole’s little sister once told her that the fastest way to make soup is to heat up some stock and blitz raw vegetables into it. That way, you keep all the vitamins and get an amazing colour. She ignored her, of course, but five years later she’s following her sister’s advice. Ask for an air-dried ham at the…

ByThe Carousel12/06/20150Comments

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Nicole Pisani & Kate Adams’ Chicken Soup For The Soul

Nicole loves this soup because it feels like a really satisfying meal, but in soup form. ‘It’s soul food, you know. When you read the ingredients you can feel the goodness. My mouth begins to water. Everything just seems to come together for this soup – every ingredient knows its place.’ Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken legs or 2 large chicken thighs,…

ByThe Carousel08/06/20150Comments