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Soup

Italian-Style Courgette and Basil Soup

Italian-Style Courgette & Basil Soup

August 7, 2017 by Elizabeth

and a Sunday walk around the southern tip of West Burra, Shetland. What a beautiful summer we’ve been having! This summer has honestly been one of the best summer’s weather-wise, we’ve had in a very long time. The BBC news reported recently that it’s been sunnier up here in Shetland than it has in Cornwall, …

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Broccoli and Watercress Soup with Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele Tartines

Broccoli & Watercress Soup with Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele Tartines

May 7, 2017 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele. It’s that time of year where the days are lengthening and brightening, but there’s still that cool Spring breeze and occasional snow shower reminding us that winter isn’t quite finished with us yet. Hot soups are still desired, but not the thick heavy comfort soups …

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Chunky Vegetable and Sausage Soup

Chunky Vegetable and Sausage Soup

February 21, 2017 by Elizabeth

In collaboration with Specially Selected Pork. Here in Shetland, the light makes a rather dramatic return just after Up Helly Aa, Europe’s largest fire festival. All of a sudden it’s not pitch black in the middle of the afternoon and outdoor pursuits can last that little bit longer each day, weather permitting. Despite a recent …

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Cauliflower Bacon and Brie Soup

Cauliflower, Bacon & Brie Soup

January 30, 2017 by Elizabeth

“Mum, you should make this soup in a restaurant! It’s SO good!” This thick, creamy and delicious cauliflower soup is made with bacon and leftover Christmas brie; perfect for pouring into a soup flask and taking on an adventure. Random fact #1: my husband qualified to play at the Norsk Bordtennis Mesterskap (Norwegian Table Tennis …

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Shredded Turkey with Soba Noodle Soup - to go!

Shredded Turkey & Soba Noodle Soup – To Go!

January 24, 2017 by Elizabeth

A delicious to-go soup recipe plus the Big Outdoor Bloggers Cleanup! This week sees the Big Outdoor Bloggers Cleanup – a country wide litter pick helping to tackle the problem of single use plastic. It’s also my husband’s week off work (the nature of his work means he works six days a week for five …

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup - A delicious blend of warming spices and creamy butternut squash. A perfect soup to pour into a flask and take on a winter hill walk.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

January 9, 2017 by Elizabeth

A winter orca-chasing coastal walk and a warming bowl of soup. There seems to have been an increase in the number of orca sightings around our beautiful islands over the last year, for some reason. So much so that a Facebook group (Shetland Orca Sightings) has been set up by Shetland Wildlife specifically for people …

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Courgette and Basil soup with Focaccia Toast

Courgette and Basil Soup

August 30, 2016 by Elizabeth

A quick and easy soup made with courgettes, fresh basil and a hint of Parmesan. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy I’ve got a stinking cold. I should have anticipated this and batch-cooked some comfort food in advance. When the kids go back to school after every single holiday break, they …

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Pea, Potato & Lovage Soup - perfect for summer.

Pea, Potato & Lovage Soup

August 1, 2016 by Elizabeth

Try our delicious lovage soup recipe, featuring fresh peas and the unique flavour of the lovage herb. It’s a perfect dish for a cool day! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy It’s the time of year when our diet is largely dictated by what appears in our weekly organic CSA veg …

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Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink

November 22, 2015 by Elizabeth

Cullen skink is a traditional Scottish soup made from smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. Originating from the town of Cullen in Moray, Scotland, the dish’s distinct flavour comes from the use of smoked haddock, which imparts a rich, smoky taste to the creamy soup. It’s popular in Scottish cuisine, particularly in the colder months. Prep …

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Broad Bean & Courgette Soup with Gouda

Broad Bean & Courgette Soup with Gouda

August 18, 2015 by Elizabeth

A delicious creamy green soup showcasing the humble broad bean! The first time I’d ever tried broad beans was in a Moroccan inspired chicken tagine recipe some years ago. The only broad beans I could find at the time were frozen ones – and they were awful; tough, rubbery, inedible. These supermarket brand frozen broad …

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Skinny celeriac and apple soup

Skinny Creamy Celeriac & Apple Soup

January 12, 2015 by Elizabeth

All the flavour and nearly half the calories! I love a hearty, creamy bowl of soup, me. Especially when the winds are howling outside and you want something warm and comforting. Alas, most creamy soup recipes use a ridiculous amount of double cream – something I just can’t afford to eat right now while I’m trying …

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roast tomato garlic soup

Slow Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup {vegan}

January 6, 2015 by Elizabeth

Packed with the flavour of lycopene rich tomatoes and slow roasted garlic.   Nothing beats the humble tomato. Packed full of lycopene, its antioxidant properties and health benefits are well documented. Plus, a bowl of steaming hot tomato soup is the perfect comfort food, wouldn’t you agree? Especially when accompanied by a gorgeous, oozing, freshly made …

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Curried Neep and Carrot Soup

Curried Neep & Carrot Soup

November 5, 2014 by Elizabeth

Remember, remember the 5th of November. I may lament about the scaled down UK Halloween and lack of trick or treaters (we only had two this year – they left with loads of sweeties) compared to my rural Canadian upbringing, but do you know what? Bonfire night totally makes up for it. I hadn’t even …

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Carrot & Cumin Soup

September 13, 2014 by Elizabeth

ideal for sipping from a tin cup on the rocky sea shore Hot soup sipped from a tin cup while sitting on the rocky shore watching the waves dance. What can be better than that? There are nine years between my eldest child and my youngest. This means it can be difficult to find something …

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