The temperature has dropped, the sun is setting earlier and the ugg boots are well and truly out! It might not be that cold by international standards, but winter is well and truly upon us, and I have to say, I’m quite excited. Winter food is fabulous!
Okay, maybe it’s not quite that cold. But to many, winter food means decadence. Pudding sounds like a great idea, as does a rich slow cooked stew over creamy mash. Paired with a big, bold shiraz, of course. Now these are great options, just not for every night of the week. But fear not. When it comes to regular week night dinner fare, this season still has plenty to offer.
Soups are my weeknight winter weapon of choice, and stay with me, because I’m not talking about the dull variety. With a little creativity, soups can offer a delicious and healthy celebration of the season. And adding another one pot dinner to your repertoire never hurts!
In case you didn’t get the memo, Nutrition Australia has revamped their Healthy Eating Pyramid, on account of the fact that Australians just aren’t eating enough vegetables (national nutrition survey). Or whole grains, for that matter, which is where a snazzy soup recipe or two can come in handy. Anyone who has attempted to feed salad to a toddler can appreciate the benefits of a blitzed vege soup. But with so many delicious recipes out there, how does one choose? Lucky for us our fantastic Storehouse bloggers have already put in the hard yards in the kitchen and are bringing us their most nourishing and delectable soup options to get you through this chilly season.
1. Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup
Emma Stubbs from Broccoli & Blueberries is sharing her twist on an old classic with a Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup. I love the way she’s combined budget-friendly pumpkin with gorgeous Thai red curry flavours. The spice of the curry will make this soup a real winter warmer.
2. Green Pea Soup
Caroline Trickey from Healthy Home Cafe wins for SOS dinner options, with only two ingredients required for this beautiful Green Pea Soup.
3. Roasted Carrot, Cauliflower and Lentil Soup
Kaitlyn Anderson’s Roasted Carrot, Cauliflower and Lentil Soup ticks all the boxes by providing healthy servings of veges, legumes and spices, which should help steer you through this cold and flu season. Get the recipe over at her blog, Bitein2life.
4. Almond Soup
I can’t wait to try this Almond Soup from Sol Nutrition. A great way to use up stale bread, and the combination of saffron and cumin sounds divine.
5. Cauliflower Soup
Caitlin Reid shows that just a smidgen of bacon helps the cauliflower go down with her quick and easy Cauliflower Soup recipe. This one is sure to please even the fussiest of eaters!
Do you have a favourite soup recipe to get you through the colder months? Let us know in the comments below!
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About our expert
Ash Jones is one of our Staff Writers and has been blogging as The Off-Duty Dietitian since 2012, check out her Storehouse directory listing here. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian Ash consults to the food industry, and also works in private practice at Fitness Wonderland in West End, Brisbane. When she’s “off duty” she’s an amateur aerialist, often seen climbing inanimate objects or dangling precariously from a height. So you could say she knows a thing or two about balance!
