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5 Comforting Soups that will Keep you Warm
When temperatures plunge, nothing is more comforting than a piping hot bowl of soup. Here are five original soup ideas that will revitalize you.
Preparing the broth
No matter what kind of soup you plan to make, the first step is to create an aromatic base by browning some chopped onions, garlic, leeks or scallions in oil, butter or margarine. Next, add the liquid base of your choice: chicken broth, vegetable juice diluted in water or milk or coconut milk for Asian-inspired recipes. 8 cups (2 L)
Get inspiration with these five variations
1Pistou soup
The veggies:
2 medium Carrots,
2 medium Zucchinis,
2 cups (500 mL) Green beans, cut in pieces
The seasoning:
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Pistou (nut and cheese-free pesto)
The protein:
2 cups (500 mL) White beans
The special added touch:
Parmesan
2Spicy Thai soup
The veggies:
2 cups (500 mL) Quartered mushrooms,
1 cup (250 mL) Red peppers cut into thin strips,
2 cups (500 mL) Green beans, cut in pieces
The seasoning:
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Chopped lemongrass
The protein:
2 cups (500 mL) Shrimp
The special added touch:
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Curry paste
3Indian-style cream of squash
The veggies:
1 Diced butternut squash
The seasoning:
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Curry powder
The protein:
2 cups (500 mL) Red lentils
The special added touch:
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Fresh cilantro
4Creamy cream-free chowder
The veggies:
1 cup (250 mL) Corn,
2 medium Carrots,
3 medium Potatoes
The seasoning:
3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Dill
The protein:
2 cans of Clams
The special added touch:
1 ½ cups (375 mL) Cauliflower purée
5Cream of turkey with mushrooms
The veggies:
2 ½ cups (375 mL) Sliced mushrooms
The seasoning:
5 sprigs fresh Thyme
The protein:
2 cups (500 mL) Diced turkey
The special added touch:
1 ½ cup (375 mL) Wild rice