Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise
Butternut Squash is best in fall, just underneath its tough exterior, this squash is sweet and creamy, and pairs well with warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and star anise. Star Anise...
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Soups
Discover nourishing soup recipes that are packed full of flavour. Chase away those winter chills and indulge your appetite with unashamed enthusiasm.
Pumpkin Cream Soup with Saffron & Melting Chestnuts
This delicate and creamy soup is a real childhood memory! Typical of my region, la Drôme, I used to eat it with delight at my grandmother’s house. The pumpkin gives...
Mint & Pea Soup with Bacon
Nothing beats a bowl of this cool and comforting mint & pea soup with bacon on a scorching summer afternoon. And it’s pretty much a lazy recipe, so you don’t...
Potato Soup with Bacon & Thyme
A bowl of potato soup with bacon and thyme will warm your soul. It’s hearty, it’s wholesome and incredibly aromatic. This dish is a perfect example of how to extract...
Youvarlakia: Greek Meatball Soup
Get ready to indulge in the comforting flavors of this traditional Greek meatball soup, also known as youvarlakia. This recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis takes a lighter twist on the...
Eggplant Soup with Miso & Chili
Although we all know spring to be the time of year when some of our favourite fruit and vegetables such as juicy apricots, crisp green beans, first season berries, sweet...
Creamy Corn Soup with Lime, Chili and Baked Tortilla
This Mexican-inspired delicious and comforting creamy sweet corn soup with a zesty twist of lime and a kick of chili, accompanied by crispy baked tortilla strips, is a perfect dish...
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
Welcome to the delicious world of seafood chowders! Today, we’re going to dive into a mouthwatering bowl of shrimp and corn chowder. This hearty and comforting soup is the perfect...
Zucchini Soup with Lemon Thyme and Ginger
Although it has recently felt a bit like summer, it technically is still spring. And since it is, I thought what better way to highlight this fact than with a...
Split Pea and Ham Soup
This recipe builds on my Mother’s recipe that I recall so fondly from my childhood in Canada. After a hard day of play in the cold west coast winter rain,...
Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
Everybody likes potatoes and bacon, and even more so when they can be used to make a hearty, comforting cream soup. This rich and nutritious meal will fill you up...
Nigerian Fisherman Soup
A well-known Nigerian dish from the southern regions of the country (particularly Akwa Ibom and Cross River), this fisherman’s soup is locally regarded as food for the affluent. Nigerian fisherman’s...
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Smooth and light, this creamy potato leek soup will certainly make lunch (or dinner) your favorite meal of the day. What’s even better? This easy-to-make soup gets you all the...
Creamy Red Lentil Soup w/ Roasted Pepper Salad
If you think that a red lentil soup can be a boring dish try adding a dash of curry and a roasted peppers salad. It’s simply delicious! Enjoy this healthy...
Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe
I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil
This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon
My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...
Fennel & Seafood Chowder Recipe
When I was around 5 or 6 growing up in Canada, my family moved next door to the Patterson family, the Patterson’s had two boys, Mike and Steve. Mike was...
Mushroom Consommé with Mushroom Dumplings
Chef Nelly Robinson is showcasing an extraordinary mushroom consomme recipe that will leave your mouth watering.
Ecuadorian Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche is a staple seafood dish in many Latin American countries, though most people associate it with Peruvian food. However, don’t confuse Ecuadorian ceviche with the Peruvian or Mexican versions: it’s more like a soup...
Gazpiche
This creative dish presented by Chef Alejandra Espinoza combines a traditional Spanish gazpacho with classic Ecuadorian ceviche, which typically has a red, tomato-based broth. We’ve substituted smoked watermelon for the...
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...
Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare
This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...