Soup recipes, as prep tables

1 1/2 pounds / 680 g ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
5 oz / 140 g stale or lightly toasted bread, crust discarded, inside torn or chopped
1/3 cup / 80 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/3 cup / 80 ml cold water

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Salmorejo (Spanish Chilled Tomato Soup)

, 1 h 5 min, 10 ingredients, 4

2 tablespoons sunflower, safflower or canola oil
1 pound / 450 g ground beef
Salt and pepper
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 (1-inch / 2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into ⅓-inch pieces
1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces

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Japanese Ground Beef Curry

, 40 min, 12 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 jalapeño, cored and finely chopped
3–4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 inch knob ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
3 tablespoons tomato paste

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One-Pot African Peanut Stew

, 50 min, 13 ingredients, 6 bowls

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil
1 1/2 cups / 300 g dried red lentils
2 litres / 2000 ml vegetable stock
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander

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Egyptian Red Lentil Soup with Caramelised Onions

, 1 h 20 min, 14 ingredients, Serves 6–8

2 tbsp / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp / 15 g unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped into large dice
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large potato (~300 g / 10 oz), peeled, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes
1 medium sweet potato (350 g / 12 oz), peeled, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1.5 cm / 0.5" pieces
1 small/medium parsnip (150 g / 5 oz), peeled, cut into 1.5 cm / 0.5" pieces

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Country Harvest Root Vegetable Soup

, 50 min, 15 ingredients, 5–6 as a main

1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 yellow onion, diced
1–2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp tomato paste

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Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup

, 35 min, 16 ingredients, 6 servings

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small sweet potato, diced
1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, chopped

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Vegetable Soup

, 40 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 6

6 slices / 210 g bacon
1 large onion / 245 g, roughly diced
6 garlic cloves / 27 g, minced
1 teaspoon / 2.7 g ground cumin
1 teaspoon / 0.6 g dried thyme
3 bay leaves / 0.4 g
1/2 cup / 125 ml unsalted chicken stock (for deglazing)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml fish sauce

+8

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

, 1 h, 16 ingredients, 6–8

1 ½ pounds / 680 g skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon fine sea salt (for marinating)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (for marinating)
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
2 shallots, chopped
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (for broth)
1 pound / 455 g small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 quart / 950 ml vegetable broth

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Brothy Corn and Salmon Chowder

, 35 min, 16 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted & ground
1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted & ground
White peppercorns, toasted & ground
3 oz / 85 g lemongrass (tender white parts), finely chopped
1 oz / 30 g galangal, thinly sliced
3 fresh lime leaves (or zest of 1/2 medium lime)
1/4 cup / 10 g cilantro stems, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled

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Homemade Thai Green Curry Paste

, 35 min, 14 ingredients, Makes 1 cup / 230 g

2 tablespoons / 30 ml oil (or ghee)
1½ cups / 240 g onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon / 15 g ginger, peeled & finely chopped
1 tablespoon / 10 g garlic, peeled & finely chopped
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin powder

+9

Chickpea Curry

, 40 min, 17 ingredients, Serves 4

1 cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger (for the beef)
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (for the beef)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular, not lite)

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Beef Broth Bowls

, 45 min, 27 ingredients, 3 to 4 bowls

1 large red onion, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground fenugreek
2 tbsp tomato purée (for curry)

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Creamy Cauliflower Curry With Crispy Tempeh Sprinkle

, 45 min, 20 ingredients, 4

1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
1/2 lb / 225 g carrots (about 4), peeled and diced
1 28 oz / 800 g can diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup / 200 g pearled barley
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano

+8

Vegetable Barley Soup

, 1 h, 16 ingredients, 6 servings, 2 cups each

220 g cherry tomatoes
1 tsp / 5 ml olive oil (for charring tomatoes)
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped (180 g)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (15 g)
1 green chilli, finely chopped, seeds and all
1½ tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds, lightly crushed

+12

Prawn and tomato stew with fregola and coriander pesto

, 1 h, 20 ingredients, Serves 4

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom powder

+12

Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Noodle Soup)

, 35 min, 20 ingredients, Serves 3

2 tablespoons / 30 g butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups / 340 g cooked chicken, diced (optional)
1 medium tomato, diced (optional)

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White Cheddar Poblano Soup

, 35 min, 13 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tablespoons / 30 g butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, celery salt, pepper, salt
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
5 cups / 600 g zucchini, cut into chunks
3 cups / 720 ml chicken broth

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Zucchini Soup

, 50 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 6

1½ tbsp / 22 ml sesame oil
1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
160 g / 5.5 oz mangetout
70 g / 2.5 oz baby corn, halved
2 baby pak choi, quartered
3 spring onions, sliced
1 large garlic clove, crushed
½ tbsp / 3 g mild curry powder (or 1 tsp garam masala)

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Veggie Yaki Udon

, 15 min, 11 ingredients

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Chicken Taco Soup

, 30 min, 14 ingredients

1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups / 240 g)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 (3.2 oz / 90 g) box S&B Golden Curry Japanese curry sauce mix
2 1/3 cups / 560 ml water
1 large Yukon Gold potato (about 8 oz / 225 g), peeled if desired and diced
1 medium carrot (about 6 oz / 170 g), peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
2/3 cup / 100 g frozen peas (do not thaw, optional)

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Easy Japanese Beef Curry

, 35 min, 10 ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp cumin
2 (14 oz / 400 g) cans beans, rinsed (1 pinto and 1 black)
3 cups / 720 ml chicken stock
1 cup / 240 ml salsa verde
1 cup / 140 g shredded cooked chicken
salt and pepper to taste

+4

Chicken Soup with Salsa Verde

, 25 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 6

6 small corn tortillas
¼ cup / 60 ml vegetable oil
salt
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
3 cups / 720 ml chicken broth

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

, 45 min, 18 ingredients, 6 servings

4 tomatillos, quartered
7 Anaheim red chiles, prepared
2 chiles de Arbol
1 chipotle chile, prepared
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lime, juice only

Tomatillo Red Chili Sauce Chipotle Copycat

, 45 min, 6 ingredients, 8 servings