Advance preparation: The soup will keep for about three days in the refrigerator, but the barley will swell and absorb liquid, so you will have to add more to the pot when you reheat.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • dried porcini mushrooms
  • boiling water
  • whole or pearl barley
  • chicken stock or water
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

“This refreshing soup is unbelievably easy to make. To chill it quickly, place the soup bowl inside a larger bowl, then fill the larger bowl with ice and water. For best texture, be sure to strain the soup before serving.”

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • plain low-fat yogurt
  • finely chopped mint
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • fresh lemon juice
  • For garnish:

Episode 513 Soups and Salads

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • rice noodles
  • Salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • beef stock or reduced-sodium canned broth
  • soy sauce
  • rice-wine vinegar
  • bean sprouts

Lunchbox edition

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • minced garlic cloves
  • water
  • elbow pasta
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • Ground pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese

Recipe from the Honey Brook Organic Farm newsletter 14 June 09

serves 7
You might need to buy:
  • dried parsley
  • dried basil
  • dry bread crumbs
  • ground beef
  • chicken broth
  • grated Parmesan cheese
Belongs to capital_l Black Bean Soup 

“Among the most inexpensive of foods, dried beans offer a bounty of fiber, iron, protein, folic acid and B vitamins. Black beans, also known as “turtle beans,” are an especially tasty variety, and make a lovely soup. Do not salt dried beans until they are cooked, as the salt slows down the softening process. On another note, so-called “cooking” wines or sherries contain lots of added salt. Do your palate and your body a favor and use a drinkable sherry in this recipe."

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • black beans
  • bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • chopped garlic
  • dry mustard powder
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • sliced green onions
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • bacon cooked
  • chicken broth
  • medium baked potatoes - unpeeled
Belongs to kylerhea NAVY BEAN SOUP 
ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • dried navy beans
  • water
  • smoked ham hocks
  • chopped onion
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • salt
  • dried basil
  • dried oregano
  • pepper
  • ground nutmeg
  • bay leaf
  • thinly sliced carrots
  • chopped celery
  • mashed potato flakes
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • tarragon
  • dried dill or 1 Tbs chopped fresh dill
  • dill seed
  • sunflower oil
  • thinly sliced while cabbage
  • chopped kale
  • water
  • whole peeled tomatoes
  • minced fresh parsley
  • black pepper
  • honey
You might need to buy:
  • beef stock