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Broccoli & Stilton Soup

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Again we have lots of things left in the fridge, they are not leftovers but just things we didn’t really get around to eating. This leads me to having a classic of a soup.

Serves: 4

Approximate Calories: 1,011 (252 calories per serving) 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 broccoli chopped
  • 1 stick of celery chopped
  • 1 leek chopped
  • 1 potato medium, chopped
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 vegetable stockpot (any will do)
  • 140g stilton or other blue cheese, crumbled
  • Add hot water to (level 2 in the soupmaker the lower one) or 1 litre in the pan

Method

  • Put all ingredients in the soup maker and set to smooth
  • Alternatively put all of the ingredients into the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minute’s or so, then blend when done until smooth.
  • For a thinner soup add more water, for a thicker soup add less water.

My Red Cabbage Soup

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Inspired by a friends request for a soup, especially at this time of year, over indulgence has to be dealt with and a good left over soup will deal with this. My red cabbage and roast potato soup should help. Whatever you do remember that this is a leftover soup so you can try manage the amounts against what you have left, if you more of one thing and less of another be inventive. The basic soup is robust and will still deliver.

Serves: 4

Approximate Calories: 907 (226 calories per serving) 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 leeks, diced
  • 4 roast potatoes (normal will do too)
  • 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Knorr vegetable stockpot (any veg stock will do)
  • Add hot water to (level 1 in the soupmaker the lower) or 1 litre in the pan
  • 1 dollop of sour cream (or similar) to garnish (optional)

Method:

  • Put all of the ingredient’s into the soup maker and set to smooth or chunky.
  • Alternatively put all of the ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 25 minute’s or so then blend when done until smooth ior chunky.
  • Optional – If you like a thinner soup just add more water or for a thicker soup add less water.

My Everyday Soup

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While my family prepares for Halloween I am preparing my soup for the following day. As we are busy I revert to my everyday classic soup.

Serves: 4

Approximate Calories: 474 to 378 (118 to 94.5 calories per serving – 378 is using a small punnet of cherry tomatoes)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil (other types of oil will do)
  • 1 or 2 splashes of Worcester sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 1 punnet of small tomatoes or 6 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 stick of celery
  • 1 medium stick of leek
  • 1 peeled medium onion (or 1 large if you like onion) 
  • 1 garlic clove (or 1 squeeze from a tube)
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (I like the chilli one so I use a teaspoon)
  • 1 table spoon of mixed herbs
  • 2 teaspoons of bouillon
  • 1 Knorr Beef or Vegetable stock pot or equivalents
  • Add hot water to (level 2 in soupmaker) or to cover the vegetables

Method:

  • Put all ingredients in the soup maker and set to smooth.
  • Alternatively put all of the ingredients into the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minute’s or so then blend when done untill smooth.
  • For a thinner soup add more water, for a thicker soup add less water.