Soup therapy
HERE ARE THREE SIMPLE SOUPS TO WARM YOU UP THIS SEASON
If you ask people around the country to name a few soups that they like, one of the most common answers will be chicken corn soup, vegetable corn soup and even the Tom Yum soup. And if you nod in agreement then you need to read further. Picture this: It’s a cold, wintery day and you’re all warmed up on the outside, sweaters, scarfs et al. The only thing missing is something warm on the inside. Why do you have to look beyond the ingredients in your kitchen? One of the top comfort foods across the world happens to be the humble soup which, by the way, can be prepared using any kind of ingredient!
And though you now have an instant mix of soups readily available in your supermarket, centuries ago, soups were made with whatever was available in the region. A lot of people tend to get swayed by the simplicity of the soup. But the recipe that has evolved over the centuries served many purposes — it was filling, easily digested, simple to make and yes, was a perfect choice for people of all kinds.
And there are soups that are perfect for all seasons — hot, cold, chowder (a thick soup served with milk or cream) and the very rich bisque. Word has it that if you want to show off a little at an American wedding, a bisque (could be anything from a lamb bisque to the world favourite lobster bisque) should be a must on the dinner table! And one can’t forget how healthy soups can be. Whether it is a flu or even a headache many soups are known to have healing properties.
And now, with Winter in full swing (in at least different parts of the country) here are a few recipes that are bound to keep you healthy, warm and happy.