Typically you would need to soak farro really well and repeatedely. I use an Italian farro from Pedon which does not need soaking. It is available from the independent health food shops (sadly, Holland & Barrett...
Soups of the month: now and upcoming
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Winner:
galina varese - June
Winner:
melanie booth - July
Winner:
hollie baker - August
Winner:
lisa ajmal - October
Winner:
To Be Decided... Enter competition - November
By galina varese
"There are many versions of this lovely soup, which is perfect for a cold weather. We tried it first when we visited Tuscany years ago and loved its robust rustic flavours.
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By melanie booth
"This is a delicious, healthy, low fat soup, with the vitamins and iron from the veg, and the extra added boost of flavour from the smoked bacon. See- you can still have your cake and eat it!!"
Green Vegetable Minestrone (serves 6)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
1 red onion, finely diced
2 stalks ...Read more
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
1 red onion, finely diced
2 stalks ...Read more
1. Sautee the red onion, celery, carrot, bacon and garlic in the olive oil, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock, bay leaves, parsley and thyme, and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
2...
By hollie baker
"I love this soup as it is extremely tasty and unusual, I came up with this when I was making a chickpea curry, then realised i could make a more liquid version; It is delicious and spicy! :)"
150g tinned/cooked chickpeas
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
oil
2 tsp Cumin
120g chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp garlic ...Read more
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
oil
2 tsp Cumin
120g chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp garlic ...Read more
1. slice onions thinly and fry in oil on medium heat for 2/3 mins, then add the cumin
2. Add the curry powder, garlic, chilli and tomato puree and fry for 2/3 more mins
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and...
By lisa ajmal
"This soup is truly wonderful. Fabulous served in the Summer months or equally good in Winter "
2 ounces of butter
1 x large white onion
1 x kilo of peeled and chopped courgettes (peeling them makes a huge difference)
1.5 - 2 ...Read more
1 x large white onion
1 x kilo of peeled and chopped courgettes (peeling them makes a huge difference)
1.5 - 2 ...Read more
Melt butter in a pan and add chopped onion, add courgettes and sweat over a low heat, add chicken stock, simmer until courgettes are soft. Remove from heat and blend with hand blender until smooth, add creme fraiche...
By To Be Decided...
"Hey guys! Thanks for all your entries - we're busy in the kitchen judging our favourite! "