Soups – Mrs. Mack's Spice of Life!

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

This has become my new favourite dish, the kind of simple, comforting bowl that makes me wonder where it’s been all my life. It’s light, quick, and somehow always exactly what I’m in the mood for. A few tomatoes, a single egg, and suddenly you have something silky, savoury, and deeply satisfying. Funny how watchingContinue reading “Tomato Egg Drop Soup”

Tomato Saar

Tomato Saar is a simple, soupy tomato preparation that my mum would whip up whenever she needed something quick, light, and comforting for lunch / dinner. It’s one of those dishes that feels soothing and nourishing, especially when paired with rice. Ingredients 4 large ripe tomatoes Salt, to taste Water, as needed For the temperingContinue reading “Tomato Saar”

Tomato, pepper and carrot soup

It is officially soup season now and I had a load of chopped veggies sitting in the freezer. So decided to try make a quick soup. Ingredients: Method: Roughly chop the tomatoes, peppers, garlic and carrots and add to a roasting tin with some olive oil. Place in an oven @200 degrees and roast tillContinue reading “Tomato, pepper and carrot soup”

Leek and Potato Soup

This recipe has been contributed by Div, my sister, enjoy! Ingredients: 2 medium Potatoes (cut it into small pieces around 0.5 inch) 1 Leek (Stem only -cut into thin strips) 2 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped) 7-8 Peppercorns 2 pieces of Chicken Salami 3 cups Hot Water Butter Method: Heat a pan and add butter,Continue reading “Leek and Potato Soup”

Chickpea and Veg Soup

So this is my sister’s recipe, and she swears by it. I haven’t tried it yet myself but will post a review as soon as I have. Ingredients: 1 cup Boiled Chickpea ( 3 cups water and a little salt – 6 whistles in cooker) 1 Carrot (cut into small pieces) 1 Leek leaves (finelyContinue reading “Chickpea and Veg Soup”

French Onion Soup

I taste this soup (rather sneaked a couple of spoonfuls from Mr. Mack’s bowl) in Cornwall last October and fell in love with the flavours. Per usual I googled the recipe and found traditionally it is made with strong beef stock, but in my version I have used chicken stock and it tastes just right.Continue reading “French Onion Soup”