SAFE Animal Squad
Pumpkin & Split Pea Soup
Cut pumpkin into wedges and remove the skin and seeds. Place pumpkin, split peas and water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil then simmer with the lid on for one hour. Add coconut cream and blend. Season and serve.
Recipes
Smoked Tomato Soup
In a large pot on a medium heat, in a little olive oil and a knob of margarine, fry the onions, carrots and celery for around 10 minutes until they start to soften. Add the fresh tomatoes and the tomato puree, stock, salt, sugar and pepper and stir to combine....
Leek & Potato Soup
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté oil and leeks until tender. Add garlic and cook for a further minute....
Spiced Parsnip Soup
Peel the apple and parsnips and cut into small chunks. Sautee onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Add the spices and toast then add the apple and parsnip chunks. Cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the parsnip is...
Chilled Mango Chipotle Soup
Purée all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Season to taste. Serve cold with a dash of coconut/soy yoghurt and garnish with diced cucumber and red pepper.
Gaspacho Soup
Combine everything except the fresh herbs and a few pieces of cucumber and capscium (for garnish) in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Stir in the herbs, refrigerate until cool and garnished with cucumber and capscium pieces. Serve with bread.
Cauliflower Soup
Sauté onions, celery, and leeks in the oil for 15 minutes on medium heat in a large pot. Peel garlic and wrap in aluminium foil with a dash of oil. Roast in oven on a high heat for about 15 minutes. Add cauliflower florets to the large pot with enough...
Peanut kumara salad
Combine all of the salad ingredients in large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Creamy potato dill soup
Saute onions in half of the oil until soft. Add water, salt and potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Blend the tofu and remaining oil in a food processor until creamy, adding water if necessary. Remove potatoes from the water and place in food processor with blended tofu...
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange cut tomatoes on a large baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss until tomatoes are evenly coated, then arrange them cut side up – they should fill the pan completely. Roast for 50 minutes. Remove pan from oven and...
Mushroom & Leek Soup
Combine the broth, ginger, and spring onions in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer. In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for five minutes, then add the mushrooms and continue sautéing for 3 minutes. Remove...
French Potato Mint Soup
In a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and add stock, water and carrots. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10-15 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add peas, onions and...
French Onion Soup
A simple soup that is easy to prepare yet pleasantly flavourful. Serve with French bread or croutons for a heartier dish. In a large pot, sauté onions in oil for two minutes. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Add water and soy sauce and stir. Bring to a...
Creamy Spinach & Sweet Potato Soup
Heat oil in a saucepan and fry onion until soft. Stir in chilli powder, ground ginger and garlic cloves. Add stock, sweet potatoes and mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Add coconut milk and baby spinach and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach just starts to...