My wife dubbed this “healthy soup” after tasting it first time, but did acknowledge that despite tasting “very healthy” it was also “very tasty”. Lovage is an underutilised but interesting herb that adds a lot of flavour to the soup. If you can’t find any then a mix of parsley and celery leaves will provide a similar flavour profile.
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Comforting Squash, Lentil and Root Veg Soup
This soup is warming and comforting at any time of the year. Filled with nutritious root vegetables, squash and lentils, it provides a creamy soup without additional calories.
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I have in the past been guilty of disparaging soup as little more than “bread dip”. This is probably fair to say of many of the salty yet bland offerings you may get from a tin or tub. However, making simple fresh soups from flavoursome ingredients can result in silky smooth and satisfying dishes.
While they are still best served with a hunk of crusty bread, they are no longer relegated to mere “dip” and are a delicious dish themselves. A favourite to make due to its speed, convenience and flavor is this hearty mushroom soup. This is meant to be a quick and easy recipe so just rough chop (by hand or food processor) and chuck what you’ve got in a pot then let a blender do the work for you at the end. If you’ve no blending ability, just chop the ingredients as finely as you can and enjoy it a little more on the chunky side.
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