chelsea Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I love making soups and Im holding a bonfire bash next saturday night. We did the same last year and I made a huge pot of veggie soup, people said it was delicious but I thought it was bland. Any ideas out there for an easy to make tasty soup that everyone can eat (including children) ?? I also liquidised the soup last year (as we had it in cups) - maybe this takes away some of the flavour?? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 all the chefy people reckon salt and pepper to bring out the taste, so if you dont use salt and pepper maybe bung a bit in. (i know i am probably saying what you already know!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I'm not mega experienced at soup making, but I have found that you do need a good flavoured stock as the base. I've used ordinary oxo's but the soup tasted bland. The best is to either make your own stock, or use the Kallo organic chicken or veg stock cubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Have you tried Marigold Bouillon Veg Stock - its great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 For veggie soup I find Marigold powdered stock has a good flavour also a generous dash of Kikkoman's soy sauce. If you liquidise veg soup let it cook and reduce down a bit afterwards too to increase the flavour intensity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I always use Marigold Veg stock too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I make a great tomato and chilli soup which has loads of flavour. It doesn't need stock as there's plenty of water in the tomatoes. Half some tomatoes about 6 toms makes a large portion for 3 people so multiply as required. Chop one large onion, a couple of cloves of garlic and quarter a chilli (de-seed if you don't want heat. Place all ingredients in a baking tray season with plenty of salt n pepper, drizzle with your oil of choice and bake for 45 mins to an hour on gas mark 6. When the tomatoes are starting to brown pour all the ingredients into a bowl and liquidise. This is also really nice with red capsicum peppers which will bulk it out more. If you like a thinner soup do add some veggie stock but I find it's a nice texture without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Veggie soup must,must,must have a good dollop of Bouillon powdered stock in it It makes a massive difference. A tin of baked beans thrown in won't hurt either , & nippers will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I always put some worcester sauce and Hendersons relish in any soup / stew / such like stuff I make Worcester Sauce is a bit spicy (but gives it boots ) Hendersons Relish will be for anyone from the Sheffield area but compliments the worcester sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 thanks for the tips folks. Exactly what I required!! I have put that bullion stock onto my sainsburys order along with the soy sauce. Thanks for the recipes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 My 6 year old loves throwing croutons into soup and scooping them out. You can buy them (expensive if you are entertaining lots of people) - garlic and herb ones are a favourite here - or make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...