Soups R4 - Breville BBL300 Series Manual

Soups
TOMATO SOUP
Serves 2-4
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 brown onion, peeled and diced
2 x 410g cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add garlic and onions,
cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until
onion is soft.
2. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste and brown sugar
and pour into pan with onion mixture, bring to the
boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20
minutes or until liquid has reduced by one third.
3. Allow the mixture to cool.
4. Transfer mixture in three batches into blender jug,
select speed 5 and blend until smooth.
Variations
TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP
Add ¼ cup of basil leaves to the blender jug when
pureeing.
TOMATO AND CHILLI SOUP
Add 1 teaspoon of chilli powder or ½ small red chilli to
the onion when sauteing.
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
Add ¼ cup of sour cream to the blender when pureeing
the soup.
PUMPKIN SOUP
Serves 2-4
2 tablespoons oil
1 brown onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
400g butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced
4 cups/1 litre chicken stock
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic,
sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add the pumpkin to the pan and stir to coat with the
onion mix, then add the stock, bring the mixture to
the boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, cook with the lid
on until the pumpkin is cooked.
4. Allow the mix to cool, transfer mixture in three
batches into blender jug, select speed 5 and blend
until smooth.
5. Return the mix to the saucepan to heat through,
adjust the seasoning before serving.
Variations
MOROCCAN PUMPKIN SOUP
Add the following spices to the onion when sautéing.
Serve with coriander leaves and yoghurt.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam marsala
1 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP
Add 1 tablespoon curry powder to the onions when
sauteing.
CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP
Add ½ cup cream when adding the stock.
THAI STYLE PUMPKIN SOUP
Add 2 small fresh red chillies and 1 tablespoon chopped
lemon grass to the onion mixture. Add ½ cup/125ml
coconut milk before pureeing the mix.
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