Garden Wisdom Blog — Soups

Simple Corn Soup: Three little words that really mean what they say in this recipe. This is the perfect summer soup to serve warm and start a harvest meal. It provides all the joy of buttery rich sweet corn on the cob, except there’s no cob, no buttery fingers, and no mess! This soup transforms the corn-on-the-cob experience into a rather more elegant affair. It forms the platform for any number of toppings or applications. Adjust the water content to adjust the thickness. Make it thicker to enjoy as a purée on which to place steamed baby carrots and scallopini...

This Gazpacho Verde recipe makes the perfect introduction to an outdoor meal on a hot summer evening. Served chilled, it is both cooling and refreshing, with a refined flavour that is out of this world. This cold (vegan) soup can form the base for countless variations of garnishes and complementary items. It’s a very simple recipe, with only a handful of ingredients — but it must be prepared in advance so it has at least one to two hours to chill. Ingredients: 3 cups English cucumber, sliced thinly 1 cup fresh Sweet Basil leaves 2 Tbsp fresh Oregano leaves, removed...

I love the combination of broccoli and cheddar cheese and for those who agree or to those who want to try a taste new combo, give this soup a try. This soup is made in two parts. The first is the broccoli puree and the second is the cheese sauce and they come together to make a winning combination. Enjoy!                   Makes 12 cups (3 L) Ingredients 1⁄4 cup + 2 Tbsp (60 mL + 30 mL) butter 2 cups (500 mL) chopped onions 11⁄2 cups (375 mL) chopped celery 8 cups...

Try this creamy leek and potato soup recipe on a cold winter day –it’s very easy to make. Serve it with a thick piece of crusty bread and a salad of winter greens. Ingredients:  1125 mL (4.5 cups) leeks (approximately three large leeks) 750 mL (3 cups) yellow onion 1750 mL (7 cups) chopped butter potatoes 1500 mL (6 cups) milk (optional) Sea salt to taste Pepper to taste Looking for a soup that’s done in less than an hour? This simple leek and potato soup is an easy one pot meal. Wash and scrub the potatoes and chop them into...

I like fresh tomatoes so much that I usually grow a few more plants than I need in my home garden. In August, when a glut of ripe tomatoes need picking and quick use, I like to make this Fast and Easy  variation of “ Quick Tomato Soup ” from Irma Rombauer’s wonderful book, The Joy of Cooking. Her original recipe is good, but a touch of spice and a hint of garlic/oregano brings the soup to another level. In the food processor, whiz 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (use any kind, raw), 1 stick of celery with leaves, 1...