From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future

Greying_Pilgrim

Well. ........... I followed the recipe for Carrot Borscht.  If I'm honest, Jury's out.  LG said they didn't like it (but did eat the portion they were given), DH said it "wasn't his favourite soup", and I felt that it was disappointing and I've had better carrot soups.  Now, is it the fault of the recipe?  Probably not actually.  I used a pinch of chipotle chilli flakes - which can sometimes be fine, and other times you get a hit as hot as hades.  Today was that day - it sure as heck didn't dissipate through the 2+ pints of soup 🥵  The caraway was probably a flavour profile that LG isn't used to - they have had it in stuff before, but they actually commented about the lemon, and I can only assume that the lemon was less 'lemony' and a bit more...... stale is probably a word I'd go for, I find sometimes lemons are like that.  

I  used greek yoghurt rather than sour cream, but that was ok (ie not off).  The carrots were the horse carrots from the MrAl bag - so not the sweetest.  

To be fair, there weren't many ingredients, so I've not wasted a whole heap of cash making it, and whilst I like the name/thought of the dish, I don't think I will be transferring it to my recipe index.  It made an edible soup (with the ingredients I used), and made enough for lunch - LG was relieved there were no leftovers 🤣

Greying X

kayannie

GP - Would LG eat beetroot? I regularly make beetroot & horseradish soup (my version of a recipe from a NT magazine years ago).  I use a pack of cooked beetroot, onion, potato & horseradish sauce. Although it contains the horseradish, it's not at all hot.
KAx

Greying_Pilgrim

Hi kayannie - unfortunately not ☹️  Although to be fair, I've not made a beetroot soup - I've only ever tried to get them to eat eg shredded beetroot, or diced beetroot - in a salad, or I think I once tried to get them to eat beetroot in a lentil dish.  Mind, I've not tried beetroot on them for a while.  But they have got this notion in their head that they don't like it.  To be fair, they at least started eating the soup today, because they could see it was carrot.  Their enthusiasm paled after the first chilli-wave hit 🫤  I suspect beetroot soup would be rejected immediately because of it's colour.  It's a shame, as beetroot is a nutritional powerhouse, and I'd love for them to eat it.  Ah well, all the more for me!  [JOKE!!!] 

Ta for popping in - lovely to *see* you 😁

Greying X

kayannie

GP - I somehow thought that would be your answer, a purple soup would be a step too far for some sdults, never mind a chlld.  It is delicious though!
I pop in to 'see' you most days, even though i don't comment much. I always seem to be busy doing other things,  although i'm probably just slowing down in my old age!
KA x