Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into quarters 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium cubes 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into large cubes 25 gr. butter Water to cover 1 Tbsp. coarse salt ½ tsp. turmeric powder 1 tsp. chicken flavored broth powder (optional) Preparation Place all ingredients in a pot. Add water to cover the vegetables (no higher). Bring to the boil over a high heat. Reduce to low heat and cook for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are very soft. Remove from heat and use stick blender to blend until smooth (if you do not have a stick blender, you can pour…
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- Can be prepared in advance, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, Parve, Quickies, Soups, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Thick Tomato and Rice Soup
A thick comforting soup, perfect for rainy days Ingredients 2 large cans of peeled tomatoes, minus the fluids (or 8-10 large plum tomatoe, peeled) 6-10 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large onion, finely chopped Handful fresh basil leaves 3 cups water 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup rice salt and sugar for seasoning Preparation In large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, until lightly golden. Chop the tomatoes and add to the pan. Add basil leaves and water and stir well. Season with salt and sugar (to balance off the tomato acidity) to taste. For pizza sauce: add the dried Oregano and stir well. Bring to a boil,…
- Autumn/Fall, Dairy Free, Dietary restrictions, Gluten Free, Kosher, Parve, Quickies, Soups, Vegetarian, Winter
Royal Chinese Corn Soup
This is just your standard Chinese-style corn soup. I call it “royal” because my little king asked me to make it for him, and do this recipe came to be. It is really quick and easy to make. Ingredients 1 can of sweet corn (approx. 800 gr. including liquid) 2 cups water ½ Tbsp. chicken-soup flavoring (optional) 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. corn starch 1 Tbsp. soy sauce/Coconut Secret (soy-free seasoning sauce) 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. sesame seed oil 1 egg Preparation Pour half of the corn with its liquids into a pot. Using a stick blender, blend the corn and liquids into a thick cream. As the remaining…
- Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, Meat, Parve, Pre-preparation required, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Mom’s Bean Soup
This soup is a significant part of the landscape of my childhood… One of the dishes that made me pray for winter and rain to come. It is somewhere between soup and stew, and can be eaten on its own or over couscous. It can be prepared in a pressure cooker (recommended) or a regular pot. I recommend preparing it a day in advance, as it thickens and improves in flavors Ingredients ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 large onion 6 garlic cloves ½ kg. (1 pound) beef breast, cubed or Ossobuco (optional – skip for a vegetarian/vegan option) 2 Tbsp. flour/Tami flour (GF option) 100 gr. tomato paste ½ kg.…
- Beef, Can be prepared in advance, Chicken, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, Meat, Soups, Soy Free, Turkey
Couscous Vegetable Soup
Ingredients 3 carrots, cut into thick wedges 2 courgettes, cut into thick wedges 1 large onion, peeled 1 cup pre-soaked chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) ½ pound beef breast or chicken thigh, skinned salt to taste ¼ tsp Turmeric 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil Optional: slice of pumpkin 1 celery stalk, including leaves ¼ cabbage ½ tsp Cumin Preparation Pour the oil in a large pot, and lightly sautee all vegetables until they change their color. Add the beef/chicken and sear on all sides. Add the chickpeas and seasoning, cover with water (about an inch above the meat and vegetables. Cook over low heat until meat is done and soft and vegetables are…
