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Category: Soup

ICED CUCUMBER SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 23, 2026
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This chilled cucumber soup recipe is a delicious summer starter. Fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice make it bright, creamy, and refreshing. INGREDIENTS 1½ cucumbers, thinly sliced, reserve a … Continue Reading →

WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP (Spargel)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 27, 2026
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White asparagus, or spargel, is the most popular variety in Germany and this soup is a must during the spargel season, and  is one of the most surprisingly flavorful soups … Continue Reading →

TOMATO SOUP with JAMÓN and IDIAZÁBAL

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 2, 2026
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  Inspired by the tomato soup at one of his favourite tapas bars in San Sebastian, Spain. This roasted Tomato Soup recipe is from Jose Pizzaro’s new cookbook “Basque” It … Continue Reading →

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 10, 2024
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Make this silky butternut squash soup for a satisfying veggie lunch. It’s simple to whip up and only needs a handful of ingredients. Finish with toasted seeds and a swirl … Continue Reading →

PRAWN AND FENNEL BISQUE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 25, 2024
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  This smooth and creamy seafood soup made with saffron and fennel makes an impressive starter. A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for that special occasion, … Continue Reading →

CUCUMBER, YOGHURT and PEANUT SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 11, 2024
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    Having moved on from hot soup season (well, just about, anyway, considering summer’s been pretty rubbish so far), we need to delight in chilled soup while we can. … Continue Reading →

CREAMY BEETROOT SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 1, 2022
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This wonderfully refreshing and tasty electric-pink soup is inspired by a Turkish salad. The earthy sweetness of the beetroots marries well with the slightly tart, creamy yoghurt. INGREDIENTS Serves 6 … Continue Reading →

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 5, 2022
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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal winter soup — a great one for lunches, or as a … Continue Reading →

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