Veg and lentil soup.

silvercar

Moving this to old style MSE, as (sadly) home cooking seems to be more old style in these days of take aways and delivery services.

Eldi_Dos

Emmia said:

Eldi_Dos said:

@WIAWSNB

The best way to make Lentil soup is the way your Granny made it, which would require Ham Ribs or a Ham Hough to give body to the soup and a bit of meat for the soup or lunch the next day.

Edit, soak the Ham Hough for a couple of hours first then use fresh water.

What's a ham hough? A hock? 

I think it is called hock in less favoured parts of the country, although a glass of Hock with it on a Sunday is nice.

Pixie_Cosmo

Would toppings work? I like a pinch of chilli flakes, roasted seeds, Dukkah mix depending on the soup. Ras en hanout spices make a lovely soup base, subtle flavours.

Brambling

I make a simple tomato and red lentil soup very similar to this, I usually add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. 

https://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/red-lentil-tomato-soup-easy-high-protein/

Tescos nanas magic soup is very tasty uses sweet potatoes rather than lentils I add some chilli for a bit of spice 

https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/nanas-magic-soup.html

Emmia

Eldi_Dos said:

Emmia said:

Eldi_Dos said:

@WIAWSNB

The best way to make Lentil soup is the way your Granny made it, which would require Ham Ribs or a Ham Hough to give body to the soup and a bit of meat for the soup or lunch the next day.

Edit, soak the Ham Hough for a couple of hours first then use fresh water.

What's a ham hough? A hock? 

I think it is called hock in less favoured parts of the country, although a glass of Hock with it on a Sunday is nice.

I won't ask which parts of the country you consider less favoured...

WIAWSNB

Brambling said:

I make a simple tomato and red lentil soup very similar to this, I usually add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. 

https://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/red-lentil-tomato-soup-easy-high-protein/

Bookmarked :-)

Edit: TWO teaspoons of chilli powder?! 

Brambling

WIAWSNB said: 
 Bookmarked :-)

Edit: TWO teaspoons of chilli powder?! 

Depending how hot you like it? Maybe start with one as you can add but not take away!  I keep chillies and ginger in the freezer so usually add some chopped fresh chilli straight from the freezer.

WIAWSNB

Brambling said:

WIAWSNB said: 
 Bookmarked :-)

Edit: TWO teaspoons of chilli powder?! 

Depending how hot you like it? Maybe start with one as you can add but not take away!  I keep chillies and ginger in the freezer so usually add some chopped fresh chilli straight from the freezer.

I have chilli flakes. How much of this? A half-tsp? 

Cherryfudge

WIAWSNB said:

Is sweet potato 'starch' like normal pots? (Yeah, I'll Google as well!) Most carbs removed/cut down from our diets.

Very similar in carb content to 'normal' potatoes, but higher in Vitamin A, antioxidants and fibre. The purple sweet potatoes, if you can get them, are the basis of the Okinawan diet, which (you may already be aware) is a 'blue zone' area where there's a higher percentage of people staying alive and healthy to great old age. In other words, yes there are carbs (and both potatoes and sweet potatoes are a source of vitamin C) but, as with most veg, there are also lots of other goodies.

Pixie_Cosmo

My lunch today: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chickpea-soup-0

Really easy to make, and mostly store cupboard ingredients. I swopped celery for garlic cloves, olive oil for spray, and used plain chopped tomatoes. Topped with seed mix and I have a pitta bread to dip. You can use whatever spices you have to taste. One of my favourites.