My week in soup - one bowl at a time January is national soup month so I thought I'd take the opportunity to say a bit about my blog. I thought the easiest way to do that was to show you my typical soup week and say a bit about batch cooking, freezing and containers! … Continue reading My week in soup – one bowl at a time
I'm getting this recipe in slightly ahead of time - you may need it on the 1st December. I adore veggie haggis, so St Andrew's day is a good excuse to indulge. Like many others across Scotland, I'll be tucking in to a feast of haggis, tatties and neeps on the 30th November and will … Continue reading Haggis Soup (vegetarian and vegan)
This recipe is a bit of a bonus. I hadn't planned on sharing a new recipe today but was so excited about this one, I just had to try it. It comes courtesy of my friend Alison. We were at a party on Saturday night and started talking soup. I know, I know! We did … Continue reading Broccoli and Coconut Soup
I've been looking forward to sharing this recipe for ages! I had to wait though as I like to use the pears from the tree in my garden. Well, I say I like to use them. I have so many that I need loads of different recipes and ideas to prevent them going to waste. … Continue reading Sweet Potato and Pear 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
Yes, you heard me correctly - Avocado Soup! It's delicious! This is another soup that is easily adapted and great for using up bits and pieces languishing in your fridge or store cupboard. Not enough chickpeas to make a topping and create a broth? Replace with white beans, or potato, celery, carrots - whatever you … Continue reading Avocado Soup with Harissa Chickpeas
Hungry? In a rush? No time for much food prep? Egg drop soup is the dish for you! This soup came to my rescue one evening last week - I was late home, had only a few items in my fridge and couldn't be bothered shopping. I actually felt quite nostalgic when I made this. … Continue reading Egg Drop Soup
I thought I'd give the weather a bit of a nudge this week. If I make a spring soup, our wintry weather is bound to go - isn't it? Well, we'll see. I fancied a lighter soup with a good range of fresh veg, so opted for a spring vegetable minestrone. Most recipes for this … Continue reading Spring Vegetable Minestrone
Tonight's soup isn't the recipe I'd intended posting - actually it isn't a recipe at all, more like some encouragement to use up your leftovers. I have a gorgeous recipe from my friend at @bright_copper_kettels on Instagram that I'm dying to try out (more of that later in the week). However, life got in the … Continue reading Fridge soup
One Soup at a Time 