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Living here in Spain I worried that I would not get to experience that wonderful end-of-autumn chill, the first frost or indeed the nose-freezing drop in temperature associated with other parts of the world at this time of year. And with the crisp, sharp mornings has come the need for good old-fashioned comfort food…the king of which has to be soup. Packed full of nutrients and taste, these warming winter soup recipes are guaranteed to take the edge of the cold and fill you full of health and vitality!
Stilton and Pear Soup
50g/ 2oz unsalted butter3 carrots, sliced1 celery stick sliced2 leeks sliced2 pears peeled, cored and sliced150ml white wine900ml chicken stockSalt and pepper150g / 6oz stilton cheese, or similar
Melt the butter in a pan, and add the celery, carrots and leek and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft.Add the pears and stir.Pour in the wine and simmer until reduced.Pour in the stock and season.Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.Add the stilton and leave for a few minutes until the cheese has melted, then liquidise in batches. Garlicky Onion Soup
1.1 kg / 2lb approx onions, peeled and slicedHandful of fresh thyme6 cloves of garlic sliced1 bay leafOlive oilKnob of butter1.3 litres/ 2 and half pints of any stockSalt and Pepper1 baguette / ciabattaMelting cheese – gruyere etc
In a heavy based pan slowly cook al the onions, garlic, thyme and bay leaf in a good glug of olive oil with the knob of butter.Cover and cook slowly for 15 minutes, then turn up the heat and uncover, to add colour.Pour in the stock and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.When the soup has finished cooking, pour it into bowls and add a good chunk of the bread onto the top. Sprinkle liberal amounts of cheese over the top and allow to melt. Ginger, Chicken and Coconut Soup
750 ml coconut milk475 ml chicken stock4 stalks lemon grass chopped10 peppercornsZest of 1 lime300g /12oz boneless chicken cut into thin strips115g / 4 ozmushrooms50g / 2oz sweetcorn60ml lime juice2 red chillies / spring onion to garnish
Bring to boil the coconut milk and chicken stock, then add the lemon grass, peppercorns and lime zest. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.Strain the stock into a clean the pan and then add the chicken, mushrooms and sweetcorn. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked.Stir in the lime juice, and then serve with chopped red chillies and finely sliced spring onions.
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