When temperatures drop and days are short, there is nothing more comforting than delicious steaming meal soups to warm you up. Meal soups are not only nutritious but also easy to prepare and full of flavour. In this blog article, we share some delicious recipes for meal soups that will not only warm your body but also pamper your taste buds.
Minestrone with fresh vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 litre of vegetable stock
- 100 g green beans, in pieces
- 100 g small pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrots, celery and garlic until soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, green beans and pasta. Bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Thai coconut soup with chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 750 ml chicken stock
- 200 g chicken breast, diced
- 100 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red pepper, in strips
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, garlic and red curry paste until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, chicken stock, chicken, mushrooms and pepper. Simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Lentil soup with spinach and tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 250 g red lentils, washed
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 litre of vegetable stock
- 100 g fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrots, garlic and cumin powder until the onion is soft.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes and vegetable stock. Simmer until lentils are tender.
- Add spinach and allow to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
With these easy recipes for meal soups, you can enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that warm you up during cold days. Experiment with a variety of ingredients easily sourced from our local shops and customise the recipes to your taste. Unleash your creativity and share these heart-warming pleasures with friends and family. Because, as the saying goes, a warm bowl of soup is like a hug for the soul.