My Moroccan tomato and lentil soup has evolved from a somewhat bland cream of tomato soup I've been making since the kids were little. Cream of tomato is the only soup one of my kids will eat. Therefore, I've started to add a few more ingredients to make it more interesting. Now, this soup is on high rotation on Monday nights when everyone eats at ... Read More
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Butternut Pumpkin, Parsnip and Carrot Soup
I made a big pot of butternut pumpkin, parsnip and carrot soup in preparation for a family holiday next week. There's no need to be fussy about the quantities here. You can use different vegetables, such as sweet potato, potato, leek, celery, or golden beetroots. I think the apple adds a lovely sweetness to the soup, but you could always add a ... Read More
Mixed Vegetable Pasta Sauce
This mixed vegetable pasta sauce is one that I often make often during the week. It starts with a soffrito base, which is a mixture of slowly cooked onions, carrots and celery. The Italians use soffrito to add flavour to sauces, soups and stews. I like to add a bit of garlic, too. The red capsicum delivers a beautiful sweetness. Serve the mixed ... Read More