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Category: Soup

CULLEN SKINK

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 31, 2022
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Cullen skink, one of Scotland’s most famous dishes, is a hearty soup that is traditionally made with smoked haddock. The name of this soup comes from Cullen, a small town … Continue Reading →

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • March 3, 2021
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The French love soups, and often have them in the evening as they tend to eat their main meal at Lunch time. They would love this smooth, creamy leek and … Continue Reading →

GAZPACHO

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 17, 2020
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  Gaspacho is the perfect iced cold soup for a hot summers day. The secret is in the tomatoes, there is no substitute for ripe fragrant, sweet tomatoes. You could … Continue Reading →

TOM YUM SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • July 16, 2020
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  We had Cathy and Nigel over for a meal on the 14th July, and although Fête Nationale dinner was far from French.  A very far eastern feel about it, … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH DOLCE LATTE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 17, 2020
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  We all love Cauliflower cheese, the combination of vegetables and cheese works very well. Think of cheese and onion pie, broccoli with Gorgonzola,  It also works well in this … Continue Reading →

JANE GRIGSON CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 15, 2019
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  This is Jane Grigson’s famous soup, and loved by everyone who tastes it. The colour is deep amber, and the texture thick.  The soup is thick and creamy with … Continue Reading →

PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • June 15, 2019
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    This recipe was given to us by Sheila’s Sister-in-Law. It is so so easy, but tasty. Summer in a bowl. Ingredients 1 head of lettuce cos or iceberg … Continue Reading →

SOUPE A L’ OIGNON (French Onion Soup)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 13, 2019
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The subtle smoky flavoured Soupe à l’Oignon is associated with the réveillon on Christmas Eve and is a traditional winter favourite, and is also a firm favourite in Monkvalley. INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →

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