The cold clutches of winter are upon us. There's a chill in the air when we get up in the mornings, dragging ourselves from our toasty warm beds and rushing straight to the coffee machine. Our first dose of liquid warmth. With the short winter days barely allowing enough time to thaw, there's nothing better than a robust meal to warm the body from the inside out. The time has come for stews, curries and casseroles to shine. No one wants to be eating a cold salad on a frosty day. But what's the ultimate winter meal? You guessed it. A steaming bowl of homemade soup. Hearty, healthy and an instant injection of warmth, there's a soup recipe for every occasion.
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Chop up your onion and garlic and throw it to the pot. Cook and stir this for about 6 minutes. You want it to be softened but not browned.
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Next, cut your butternut into chunk and, add it to the pot, along with the stock and honey.
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Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the butternut is tender.
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When the butternut is tender, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before blending everything with a stick blender.
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Your delicious butternut soup is ready. Season with a sprinkle of nutmeg, salt and pepper. This soup is best served hot with a dash of cream.
Take your butternut soup to the next level by adding crispy bacon bits on top before serving. Delicious.
Chicken noodle soup for the soul
The drop in temperature brings with it a drop in our immune systems. Sniffly noses and sore throats, winter brings the flu season into full swing. When we’re feeling achy and cold, there’s nothing more soothing than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. The best medicine. With its nutritious ingredients and magical healing powers, this soup comforts you to the core.
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