Curried Lentil, Carrot and Cashew Soup

Yes, you can have too many carrots. I made this recipe recently in a bid to use up at least some of my carrot glut. I obviously thought I didn't have any and bought some on a few separate shopping trips. As if that wasn't enough, I then received a generous bundle in my weekly … Continue reading Curried Lentil, Carrot and Cashew Soup

Lentil, Lime and Coriander Soup

Lentil, Lime and Coriander Soup. This soup is the third of four recipes provided by the Hospitality teaching team at Perth College UHI. Thank you - you know who you are! The great thing about their recipes are the quantities - they work in portions of ten, great for dinner parties and larger gatherings. No … Continue reading Lentil, Lime and Coriander Soup

Zuppa 2018 – Oatmeal Soup

My blog has been very quiet lately - sorry about that. There was a reason though - in addition to all the usual hectic 'real life' stuff going on. I was a finalist in Zuppa 2018 - a competition organised by the Giraffe Cafe as part of the Great Perthshire Picnic! Giraffe are a social … Continue reading Zuppa 2018 – Oatmeal Soup

‘Vintage’ Oatmeal Soup

My latest soup has a vintage twist. The recipe comes from my family heirloom - the Scottish Women's Rural Institutes Cookery Book! This was oringinally my Mum's - given to her in the 1950s when she worked for the printer. It was really popular at the time and getting a copy was considered a real … Continue reading ‘Vintage’ Oatmeal Soup

Jacki’s spicy winter vegetable soup

Today's soup is the first in an occasional series of guest recipes. There are so many great soup ideas out there, I thought it would be good to look for some inspiration from friends, family and fellow bloggers. Jacki was one of the first to respond to my request for soup inspiration, providing me with … Continue reading Jacki’s spicy winter vegetable soup