Soups

This recipe is inspired by the wonderful book Jerusalem by Yottam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. Ras el Hanout is a complex spice blend that is available from Middle Eastern specialty stores or gourmet grocers,…

Cooler days and nights means it’s time to get the stockpot out. This trans-seasonal soup is the Italian equivalent of ‘Jewish penicillin’. A chicken soup that relies on a great stock made from best…

Cold damp weather prompts all manner of mushrooms and fungi to emerge from the forest floor. Having neighbours willing to share their regular harvest of field mushrooms is one of the many great privileges…

The warming soft texture of a bowl of soup is always comforting in the cold. Parsnips, roasted almonds and sage are heavenly flavours that can also be combined with a little texture-tweak, resulting in…

This is a wonderfully light but filling and delicious dish that’s perfect for Spring eating. Add new season asparagus if you wish. If verjuice is difficult to find, substitute with the same volume of…

I realize it sounds rather odd to serve vinaigrette on top of a soup but this crunchy savoury soup topping has enough acid to lift and lighten the creamy taste without overpowering it. If…