SHOP FOOD SOUPER DOUPER
Covent Garden Soups have been around since 1987 so they must be doing something right. This creamy soup has tender pieces of chicken, combined with cream, pinhead oats, white wine and chicken stock. And has less than 2% fat. (currently buy one, get one half price). The perfect soup for autumn without the faff of making it yourself. Lightly spiced with turmeric and nutmeg, it is the perfect quick and easy winter warmer. As the name suggests, this is a meal in itself. The delicious soup consists of cooked shredded chicken and orzo pasta in a mild spicy tomato sauce. Inspired by Asian flavours and trips to Thailand, Yorkshire Provender has infused sweet carrots, packed with antioxidants, with gentle Thai spices and fragrant lemongrass for an update on the classic carrot soup. Available from September 26. We must confess, we’ve only had quinoa on our salad so far, but now the superfood is featured in these new Best of British soups from Crosse & Blackwell. We can’t wait to try the Carrot & Quinoa variety, made from produce from British farms. A serving also counts as one of your five a day. They also come in: Broad Bean, Gammon & Parsley; Green Vegetable & Kale; and Chicken & Multigrain. Made with meat from British chickens who enjoy an organic diet, this hearty broth also contains root vegetables and tender spelt grains. Plus a donation from sales is made to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation. They also come in come in: pea and mint; tomato and thyme; and chicken, ham hock & leek flavours. (any four for £3 until September 25) A real taste of childhood, you just can’t beat a bowl of Heinz tomato soup. We like to dunk slices of French bread smothered in a herby soft cheese – try it. (2 for £3 until the end of the year) All the Co-op’s own-brand fresh soups are gluten free and the lentil dahl flavour is vegan friendly too. Made with carrot, sweet potato, tomatoes and chickpeas with lentils, it’s super tasty. THE Basque Country boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world.
Authentic recipes, stories and customs of the region are brought together in
by Marti Buckley. Marti says: “My intention with this book is to present the real, traditional recipes of the Basque Country. You won’t find avant-garde versions of dishes or concessions to global tastes, the recipes in this book are the recipes of the Basque Country.” Published by Artisan (£26.99), is written for the home cook and the recipes cover everything from soups to sweets.