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Help, Soup Mix!

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  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
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    The pearl barley doesnt need soaking, but you will find certain peas do, i dont think they will kill you, but you will prob find they stay hard, and wont be nice to eat!!!!!
  • alocin
    alocin Posts: 109 Forumite
    Oh dear... well as long as it won't kill us! I soaked them for about half an hour and zapped them in the microwave, and they'll be in the slow cooker for a good six hours. I'll have to just see how it all turns out.

    Thanks for your help!
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    I have never tried soup in the slow cooker only on the hob, but I use soup mix all the time without soaking and it turns out fine. Good luck with yours. :)

    Pink
  • I've had good results with soup mix without soaking too ;)
  • alocin
    alocin Posts: 109 Forumite
    Well that's good to hear! I'll let you know if it turns out to be veg soup with crunchy peas or normal peas!
  • alocin
    alocin Posts: 109 Forumite
    Well some of the peas were a little firm but they were okay. I'll soak them for a bit next time, just to be sure. Thanks again for your help!
  • ok, had an impulse buy in Lidl and bought a bag of dried broth mix. Unfortunately I don't know what to do now!:confused: , can anyone supply or point me in the right direction of suitable recipes!

    Thanks in advance. :T
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  • i think thats probably a dried mix of pulses and beans look on the back of packet do u have to soak it first? if so do this if not just add to stock and veg ect to make soup or use to thicken stews and casseroles, i nearly brought some the other day..... wish i had now!!!!!!
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    I've seen people adding porridge or ground oats to casseroles before now, and I know that crushed weetabix work too. :)
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  • Have a look at Gingham Ribbon's excellent vegetarian menu thread - lots of fabulous ideas and several mentions of broth mix! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=257885
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