Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
This rich soup is inspired by a similar seafood chowder served at the Masstown Market, near Truro, N.S. HANDS-ON TIME 35 minutes TOTAL TIME 1¼ hours MAKES 12 servings INGREDIENTS 900 g mussels ⅔ cup dry white wine 3 tbsp butter 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced 2 onions, chopped ½ tsp each salt and sweet […]
Asparagus Soup with Homemade Croutons
This delicately flavoured soup is a wonderful vegetarian dish that’s quick and easy to make. Crème fraîche on top adds richness; substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt if you like. HANDS-ON TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 leek […]
Curried Chicken And Lentil Soup
This satisfying spiced soup is packed with protein and will keep hunger at bay for hours. A piece of warm Naan (page 316) would be a tasty accompaniment. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 rib celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
Hearty Minestrone
A piece of Parmesan cheese rind adds incredible flavour to minestrone. If you need to get dinner on the table more quickly, garnish the soup with store-bought pesto and omit the Parmesan Crisps. HANDS-ON TIME 45 minutes TOTAL TIME 2½ hours MAKES 8 servings INGREDIENTS CROSTINI: 2½ cups cubed trimmed Italian bread 3 tbsp extra-virgin […]