Like most daughters, it was my mum who taught me to cook. She taught me many weird & wonderful dishes, but her soup recipe is the easiest by far. I obviously can't make soup like she can (mum's soup is always the best!), but I give it a good go.
Some of you may think making homemade soup is difficult, I used to think so. But, in fact, I think it's one of the easiest lunches you can make (after a simple sandwich obviously), and one of the most delicious. My mum uses a simple method of chop - mix - boil. It really is that simple. You're unlikely to find it that easy in a recipe books but it works, and it is delicious, so here it is...
Ingredients:
Lentils
1 or 2 stock cube(s) - any flavour
Carrots
Parsnips
Turnip
Leeks
Onions
Potatoes
*all vegetables are optional but I would recommend using at least 3 different vegetables.
Method:
1. Add lentils, stock cube(s) & water to a pot
2. Turn on the heat
3. While lentil are beginning to boil, chop or grate all vegetables
4. Add vegetables to the pot
5. Mix & bring to the boil
6. Turn down the heat, cover, & cook for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
7. And finally sit down and enjoy a bowl of soup with a nice warm crusty roll!
Although this is the recipe for my favourite soup, I love (almost equally) vegetable soup, spicy parsnip soup, leek & potato soup, chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, mushroom soup, butter nut squash soup, tomato & spaghetti soup... the list goes on.
What are your favourite soups? Feel free to comment and share your favourite flavours or recipes as I would love to try some new flavours.
Happy soup making :)
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