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Leek,Lentil and Carrot Soup

Leek, Lentil And Carrot Soup

Autumn starts when the soup is on the stove and my Leek, Lentil And Carrot Soup is a show stopper that is full of flavour.  In this soup I puree part of the ingredients, but leave some chunky.  This bumps it up to a whole other level in texture.  The soup is silk, but has a bite.  You can use this to entertain, but your family will keep asking for it.

The mild flavour of the fennel compliments the other ingredients. The aroma of the soup cooking adds to the theme of Fall and fills the house with such a warm sense. Fennel plays a medicinal role in many parts of the world. Anything that keeps us healthy and adds good flavour to dishes is definitely a plus.

Another one of my favourite leek soups on my blog : https://recipesatmytable.com/leek-potato-carrot-celery-and-spinach-soup/

INGREDIENTS for Leek, Lentil and Carrot Soup

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium leeks, cut thingy
  • 2 ribs celery, cut into small dice
  • 1 medium onion diced 
  • 2 medium carrots diced into small cubes
  • 1 large clove garlic sliced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried lentils (cook according to package directions)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • fresh fennel fronds for dressing
  • Greek yogurt, for serving

Process

Always rinse your lentils. I like using dried ones because they retain their shape. Precook your lentils in some vegetable or chicken broth.  I follow the package directions. Also precook your carrots and set aside. 

Put on a large saucepan on stove over medium heat and add the oil.  Stir in the onion first to soften. Next add in garlic and cook for one minute. Add the tomato paste next. This method allows the paste to toast.

Go in with the leek, and celery and cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetable soften.  Sprinkle in the  the Once everything comes together, pour in the broth. 

Leek,Lentil and Carrot Soup: Recipes At My Table

Bring everything to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for another ten minutes. Add in your salt and puree with an immersion blender. Add in your lentils and carrots. This gives a nice contrast and some texture to the soup.

Leek,Lentil and Carrot Soup: Recipes At My Table

Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with some fennel fronds and add a dollop of fresh yogurt. 

Leek,Lentil and Carrot Soup: Recipes At My Table
Leek,Lentil and Carrot Soup

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Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table

WonTon Soup

Wonton Soup

This traditional Chinese soup is part of my Italian kitchen. Wonton Soup reminds me of cappelletti, but I enjoy the Asian flavours. Sometimes I take a shortcut and use prepared wonton wrappers, but today I make my own.  The dough is a traditional warm-water italian pasta dough. For the filling I use ground beef and infuse it with ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. 

Growing up we loved Chinese food.  As teenagers it would be a treat to have lunch at The Golden Dragon. I always ordered the Wonton Soup.  When I visited China, they often served dumpling soup for breakfast.  The Chinese also start every meal with a warm cup of water.  Visiting China made me realize that what we get in a Chinese restaurant is the version of food North Americans would want to eat. 

Some ingredients may be shocking to us; they use frogs, chickens’ feet, pigs ears, intestines, etc.  It’s best to ask what you are eating. It’s also important to remember that our food choices stem from tradition. I remember being a kid and others laughing at my homemade salami sandwiches.  Now those same people crave that salami.  We can learn from each other and the food we bring to our table.  Our cuisines are diverse and require cultural sensitivity. 

A meatless wonton on my site https://recipesatmytable.com/mushroom-wontons-in-broth/

Here is a good article on unusual ingredients in Chinese Cooking: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/article-chinese-cooking-unusual-ingredients.htm

Ingredients

Wonton Dough

  • 2 cups flour
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water

Wonton filling

  • 1/2 lb of ground beef
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Broth

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot 
  • parsley for garnish

Process

First, I make the dough and it is so simple and such an easy one to manipulate.

It feels silky and easy to roll with my rolling pin. I roll it out as think as I can before cutting the rectangles. I wrap the dough in plastic and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Make sure that you spray the wrap with some cooking spray.

Now it is time to cut out the rectangles. I use a simple pizza cutter to help me achieve the desired size. They don’t all have to be the same. Make sure you have a little cold water bowl handy so that you can dampen the edges of the squares before pinching them together.

I prepare the beef by adding the salt, pepper, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce.

Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table

I have my meat ready and I use a melon baller to measure out the meat to the centre of the square.

Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table

All my packages are different sizes, but the are good. I laugh because they look more like little cappelletti. That is ok. lol

Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table

I place the wontons in a pot and boil for about 8 minutes. I drain the water and add my beef stock, some salt and pepper, and my soy sauce.

Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table

After 10 minutes, I drain the water and add the beef broth and the wontons back to the pot. Next add some salt and the shredded carrots. Bring to a boil.

Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table
Wonton Soup: Recipes At My Table









Cutting into the wontons.  YUM!!











			

				

			
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				Caramelized Onion Loaded Potato Soup: Recipes At My Table			
		

		
		
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Caramelized Onion Loaded Potato Soup


This is a hearty and filling soup.  Caramelized Onion Loaded Potato Soup has a luscious texture and is easy to prepare.  Turning the natural sugars in the onions to caramel give this soup its unique flavour.  I start by sautéing the onions in some butter and oil.  A little bit of brown sugar helps the process and a little water continues the caramelization. 


To load the soup add your favourite toppings as you would to a baked potato. Today I used bacon and cheese.  A loaf of bread finished this meal in style.  Potatoes are very versatile this way and can come to the table as appetizers, main or sides. The potato came from the New World and brought over by Spanish explorers.  It changed the world; it is the fifth most important crop in the world today.  The potato helped feed growing populations and ease famine.  A staple on many table, it is loved worldwide. 


A good article on the history of the potato https://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/history-of-the-potato/


Another great potato recipe from my blog https://recipesatmytable.com/twisted-spanish-potatoes/


Ingredients


    

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
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  • 1 large s chopped onion
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  • 1 tsp brown sugar
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  • 6 small cut and peeled potato
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  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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  • salt pepper
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  • crispy bacon (optional)
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  • shredded cheese(optional)
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  • parsley (dressing) One sprig for potatoes 
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Process


Put the b oil in a pan and add the onions.  Add in the brown sugar and some salt ant pepper.Stir until the onions take on that golden caramelized colour.


Caramelized Onion Loaded Potato Soup: Recipes At My Table


Put the potatoes, sprig of parsley in a pot with the broth, simmer and cover for about 15 minutes.




 Add the caramelized onions and blend a few minutes with aa food processor or emulsion blender. 


Caramelized Onion Loaded Potato Soup: Recipes At My Table


Dress with your favourite toppings and parsley.




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				Creamy Carrot Soup: Recipes At My Table			
		

		
		
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Creamy Carrot Soup


I love all soups.  This Creamy Carrot Soup is hearty and healthy.  You can add other ingredients to it and make it a complete meal.  Growing up Italian, we didn’t eat cream soups, but I discovered their velvety texture at local restaurants. Prepare cream soups by using cream or milk and their are a variety of ones to choose from.  They have a thick texture for an added level of flavour.  A roux sometimes used as a thickening agent may enhance their texture.


Today I am serving this soup with my double grilled cheese sandwiches.  The secret to these sandwiches is toasting both sides. These thick soups are great for dunking and I love dunking my sandwich into this. I find  this lunch comforting and filling.


Another one of my favourite soups https://recipesatmytable.com/lentil-beef-barley-soup/


Ingredients For the Soup


    

  • 3 cups of peeled chopped carrots
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  • 1 large onion quartered
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  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken both
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  • 2 cups milk
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  • 1 tsp slat
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  • 2 tbsp butter
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  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
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  • salt and pepper
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  • parsley
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  • cooked chicken breast or grilled shrimp
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Process


Put the carrot, onion, broth and salt into a sauce pan.  Cover and cook for 20 minutes until they are soft.


Creamy Carrot Soup: Recipes At My Table


Remove the cooked carrots to a bowl and let cool.




Using an immersion blender pulse everything.




In the same pot melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux.




Cook out the flour and then warm up the milk and slowly pour it into the melted butter and flour.




When it comes to a boil add the carrot puree .




Serve with my double grilled cheese sandwiches.  




 


Double Grilled Cheese Sandwiches


Butter both sides of the bread.




Put one side down on your heated grill for girls marks.




Assemble your condiments and at least 2 to 3 types of your favourite cheeses to layer.




Slather the condiments and place the cheese onto the grilled side of the bread.Make sandwiches and now butter the other side of the bread and return to the grill.




On the grill and pressed down. 




 




			

				

			
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