Category Archives: Soups

Enjoy some of our favourite soups.

Going gluten free

Posted on March 21, 2013 by corinne

Since Jim discovered he’s gluten intolerant we’ve had to make changes in our approach to meals so they’re gluten free. For the uninitiated, a gluten-free diet means you have to cut out wheat, barley and rye (and oats unless they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Recipes, Salads, Soups | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

Zucchini, potato and feta soup

Posted on June 14, 2012 by corinne

I love this zucchini, potato and feta soup but I have to admit the first recipe I tried wasn’t that inspiring—basically throw everything in the pot and simmer. Instead, here I’ve taken the basic ingredients and changed the cooking process … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Soups | Tagged , , , , , ,

Minted pea soup

Posted on July 13, 2011 by corinne

I’ve said it before—I love peas; and I’m also a huge fan of a tasty soup. This gorgeous recipe combines two of my favourite things and is my interpretation of a Jamie Oliver’s recipe in Jamie’s Kitchen. To pack the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Soups | Tagged , , , , , ,

Chestnut soup

Posted on April 16, 2011 by corinne

Chestnuts are amazing. Their flavour is rich and ever so slightly sweet, and the smell of them roasting takes me back to New York in winter. A few fast facts…chestnuts: have about one-third of the calories of other nuts are … Continue reading →

Posted in Ingredients, Recipes, Soups | Tagged , , ,

Pumpkin soup

Posted on April 10, 2011 by corinne

The seasons are changing and there’s just a hint of a chill in the air. Soup weather… In my parents’ house, Sunday nights in winter meant soup and crusty bread, and it’s still something that I crave in the cooler … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Soups | Tagged , , ,

Minestrone

Posted on May 25, 2010 by corinne

The days are getting shorter, the light is paler and there’s a definite chill in the air. Winter is coming and that means perfect weather for soup. Proper, hearty (and healthy) soup made from fresh vegetables and simmered gently on … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Soups | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,