Soups

Creamy Pumpkin

Creamy Carrot

Pea and Ham

 

 

y Creamy Pumpkin Soup y

 

Ingredients

2 lb. pumpkin chopped

3 medium potatoes chopped

1 medium onion chopped

3 chicken bouillon (stock) cubes

3 liters water

1 teaspoon tarragon

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup creamy

chopped parsley for garnish

sour cream for garnish

 

Method

Place pumpkin, onion, potato, tarragon and bouillon in large pot with water. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to a fast simmer for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool a little the blend to a puree'. Place back on heat and bring back to a simmer. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Slowly add milk and cream stirring constantly.

Serve and top with parsley and a drop of sour cream. Or, sprinkle with nutmeg.

 

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s Creamy Carrot Soup s

 

Ingredients

2 lb. carrots chopped

3 medium potatoes chopped

1 medium onion chopped

3 chicken bouillon (stock) cubes

3 liters water

1 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon chopped mint leaves

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup creamy

nutmeg for garnish

sour cream for garnish

 

Method

Place carrot, onion, potato, basil, mint and bouillon in large pot with water. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to a fast simmer for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool a little the blend to a puree'. Place back on heat and bring back to a simmer. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Slowly add milk and cream stirring constantly.

Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a mint leaf.

 

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a Pea and Ham Soup a

 

Ingredients

250gm split peas

1 lb. bacon bones or bacon hock

1 medium onion

3 carrots grated

3 liters water (more may be needed during cooking)

 

Method

Place all ingredients into a large pot and boil gently for 2 - 3 hours or until peas turn to mush. This soup is thick and heavy.

Serve with a garnish of finely shredded ham and parsley.

 

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