Soup

[sticky]

Just had a tooth out, so having a bit of soup diet today.. now I don’t really eat soup, but I’ve just had a tin of big soup (chicken and veg) which was pretty damn good!
Now gone in for a carrot and coriander, really nice!
Thinking about it I’ve only ever tried the above, tomato and mushroom…
So what are people’s favourites?

[phileetin]

baxters - french onion

[raythesailor]

Try making your own.
Very easy to do. Any veg in the bottom of the fridge near its sell by date and you are away.

[sticky]

Aug 22, 2024 15:14:51 GMT raythesailor said:

Try making your own.
Very easy to do. Any veg in the bottom of the fridge near its sell by date and you are away.

Never thought of that Roy, might just have a go at that 👍🏻

[sticky]

Aug 22, 2024 15:12:10 GMT phileetin said:

baxters - french onion

French onion🤔 not big into onions tbf mate, can imagine it smelling a bit!

[salopstick]

I do make my own but if buying Heinz only

[thehartshillbadger]

Baxters Royal Game

[flea79]

i do like Heinz big soup and the aldi versions

beef and veg or chicken and veg is very nice

[Gawa]

In terms of tinned soups. Oxtail is elite tier. Scotch broth right up there too. Minestrone as well.

For homemade soup I love a lentil soup. This recipe here isn't a bad base - www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-bacon-soup

I use bacon instead of panceta. Or better still I use some gammon and the stock left over from slow cooking it for my stock.

[sticky]

Aug 22, 2024 15:34:31 GMT salopstick said:

I do make my own but if buying Heinz only

Heinz big soup is deffo the nicest but aldis versions are decent tbf

[sticky]

Aug 22, 2024 16:04:56 GMT Gawa said:

In terms of tinned soups. Oxtail is elite tier. Scotch broth right up there too. Minestrone as well.

For homemade soup I love a lentil soup. This recipe here isn't a bad base - www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-bacon-soup

I use bacon instead of panceta. Or better still I use some gammon and the stock left over from slow cooking it for my stock.

never tried oxtail, think the name puts me off! Same with that mullhol*** whatever the hell it’s called. Il try oxtail though, is it similar to bovril?

[elystokie]

Aug 22, 2024 15:55:01 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Baxters Royal Game

My favourite when I was a kid, not seen it for years.

[sticky]

Aug 22, 2024 15:55:01 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Baxters Royal Game

never heard of it badge? Sounds a bit to rich for me!

[thehartshillbadger]

Aug 22, 2024 16:23:35 GMT elystokie said:

Aug 22, 2024 15:55:01 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Baxters Royal Game

My favourite when I was a kid, not seen it for years.

Like all the Baxters ones really, don’t like big thick lumpy stuff.
Their cock-a-leakie is nice as well.
Cross and Blackwell broccoli and stilton is another winner

[Gawa]

Aug 22, 2024 16:16:02 GMT sticky said:

Aug 22, 2024 16:04:56 GMT Gawa said:

In terms of tinned soups. Oxtail is elite tier. Scotch broth right up there too. Minestrone as well.

For homemade soup I love a lentil soup. This recipe here isn't a bad base - www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-bacon-soup

I use bacon instead of panceta. Or better still I use some gammon and the stock left over from slow cooking it for my stock.

never tried oxtail, think the name puts me off! Same with that mullhol*** whatever the hell it’s called. Il try oxtail though, is it similar to bovril?

Never had bovril but a quick Google makes me think it may be similar.

Very beefy in taste with little small bits of what I presume to be ox tail which just takes like beef too.

Always been a favourite of mine as its so flavoursome unlike some soups which can be a bit watery.

[thehartshillbadger]

Aug 22, 2024 16:27:10 GMT sticky said:

Aug 22, 2024 15:55:01 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Baxters Royal Game

never heard of it badge? Sounds a bit to rich for me!

www.baxters.com/products/royal-game

It is fairly rich

[Gawa]

Aug 22, 2024 16:27:51 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Aug 22, 2024 16:23:35 GMT elystokie said:

My favourite when I was a kid, not seen it for years.

Like all the Baxters ones really, don’t like big thick lumpy stuff.
Their cock-a-leakie is nice as well.
Cross and Blackwell broccoli and stilton is another winner

Sounds nice having just read up on it. Wonder if it would have similarities to oxtail soup.

[thehartshillbadger]

Aug 22, 2024 16:29:42 GMT Gawa said:

Aug 22, 2024 16:27:51 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Like all the Baxters ones really, don’t like big thick lumpy stuff.
Their cock-a-leakie is nice as well.
Cross and Blackwell broccoli and stilton is another winner

Sounds nice having just read up on it. Wonder if it would have similarities to oxtail soup.

It’s a bit richer

[raythesailor]

Broccoli Soup.

Fry a chopped onion, add crushed garlic to taste (or not)

Chop up Broccoli,stalks and all add to onion and add veg or chicken stock

Simmer for 10/15 mins. Blend and then add grated cheese, Stilton, Cheddar or what's in the fridge.

All these ingredients can be left overs or partly used.

Easy and delicious.😀

[str8outtahampton]

Aug 22, 2024 16:27:51 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Aug 22, 2024 16:23:35 GMT elystokie said:

My favourite when I was a kid, not seen it for years.

Like all the Baxters ones really, don’t like big thick lumpy stuff.
Their cock-a-leakie is nice as well.
Cross and Blackwell broccoli and stilton is another winner

Cock o Leekie. Is that the soup or the "niche" adult practice? Both can be slightly messy. Or so I'm told. By a friend.

Back on topic. Agree with some of the comments above. Home made soup more or less makes itself. Infinitely better than tinned. And cheaper.

[SuperRickyFuller]

Aug 22, 2024 16:02:15 GMT flea79 said:

i do like Heinz big soup and the aldi versions

beef and veg or chicken and veg is very nice

The Aldi versions of the Big Soup are very good. They've got a decent amount of protein and fibre in them so they're reasonably healthy, especially for the cost.

[raythesailor]

Try Heinz Tomato Cup a Soup with a tea spoon full of Boveril in a good size mug.
Stir well.😀

[thehartshillbadger]

Aug 22, 2024 17:07:26 GMT raythesailor said:

Try Heinz Tomato Cup a Soup with a tea spoon full of Boveril in a good size mug.
Stir well.😀

I get tonsillitis with unreasonable frequency and make tomato cup a soup with a full teaspoon of black pepper mixed in a staple diet for a few days, completely numbs it for a while

[stokeson]

Heinz Potato and leek. (the king of soup)

[lawrieleslie]

Aldi's Bramwell brand of vegetable & beef, chicken or lamb is very decent and add a few new spuds and you have a very cheap nutritious meal.

[salopstick]

Aug 22, 2024 16:14:32 GMT sticky said:

Aug 22, 2024 15:34:31 GMT salopstick said:

I do make my own but if buying Heinz only

Heinz big soup is deffo the nicest but aldis versions are decent tbf

My hienz of choice

Tomato
Tomato and basil
Tomato and chilli
Scotch broth

[salopstick]

On a similar but separate subject the price on tins of Irish stew are taking the piss

[thehartshillbadger]

Aug 22, 2024 18:35:34 GMT salopstick said:

On a similar but separate subject the price on tins of Irish stew are taking the piss

Mince beef, stewed steak and all them. Scandalous. I used to love gyppo tea of stewed steak, home made chips and bread and butter n all!😉

[milton58]

Wright's meat and tato pie with oxtail soup...it's the food of gods

[thehartshillbadger]

This is a lovely thread where no matter what your political allegiance and beliefs we can all have a good natter about soup without controversy.

Apart from Gawas lentil soup bollocks (World of Twist quote soon)