Curried potato and onion soup
January 2, 2016 1:44 PM
The weather has finally become more winter-like. After weeks of temps in the 60s and nights in the 50s, last night finally reached a low of 32f.
The yard needs one more cleaning to get those last leaves but it has rained for several days and everything is too wet. I did go outside with Gus and even moved the waste container to use to move the leaves to the garden but than decide I would just cook something hot instead.
Curried potato and onion soup
3 baking size potatoes
2 onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of curry powder
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon of ground red chili pepper (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
1) On medium high heat melt 1/8 cup butter in a Dutch oven. Add the onions.
2) Once the onions have softened and browned alittle add the two cloves of garlic which have been diced and add the tablespoon of curry power and a teaspoon of turmeric.
3) Stir well to coat the onions and cook about a minute. Your kitchen should smell like an Indian restaurant now.
Add about a cup of vegetable both to deglaze the pot. Use your wooden spoon to scrap the carmelized bits of onion off the bottom.
4) Add the remainder of the broth and bring to a rolling boil and add the potatoes which have been cut into bite-sized pieces. Reduce to medium high heat and cover with a lid. It should be a gentle boil.
5) In 15 to 20 minutes, check the largest potato to see if it is done. You will also see small bits of potato floating around. It’s done!
I also graded one potatoe to have a hash brown on the side. I think this fulfills my daily starch requirements and may get me through the cold day of exploring the city!
Do you hear that sound? It’s the sound of all the unwanted Christmas gifts and decorations being left at the thrift stores! Onward!
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A lovely comforting good for you soup! Mmmmmmmmmm! š
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By Sophie33 on January 2, 2016 at 4:26 PM
I was hot and tasty!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 3, 2016 at 6:12 PM
It doesn’t look like the bananas liked the cold weather.
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By New Hampshire Garden Solutions on January 2, 2016 at 6:22 PM
No, they don’t enjoy temps below 27f but it has been so warm they have grow a few new leaves!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 3, 2016 at 4:29 AM
Soup is a good idea. I have the same thoughts on cleaning up the garden…looked around and came back in.
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By automatic gardener on January 3, 2016 at 8:24 AM
Always nice in a cold day!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM
nothing like soup on a cold day!
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By polianthus on January 4, 2016 at 4:02 AM
I totally agree!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 4, 2016 at 6:54 AM
you inspired me – just had lentils with garlic, onion and ginger and some ethiopian chili spice (berbere) hit the spot!
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By polianthus on January 4, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Thanks! That sounds most excellent! š
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 4, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Ah, the soup looks so great – it’s cold and raining outside right now, perfect for lunch.
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By SteamyKitchen on January 4, 2016 at 1:31 PM
Thanks. Yes, it was very warming and filling! Thanks for coming by my blog!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 4, 2016 at 3:47 PM
Should have read this soup recipe earlier today. It will be -28C ( incl wind) tonight and not much warmer tomorrow. But there is joy in my condo as my Amyerllis bulb has started to push up its new leaves. I have 3” sprouts already!
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By launchings5 on January 18, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Brrrr!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM
It is January in Montreal….we need the Canadiens to warm our hearts by beating the Bruins tonight!
I love your posts. Your flowers keep me hopeful that mine will pop our eventually!
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By launchings5 on January 19, 2016 at 6:05 PM
Ha, ha , ha!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 20, 2016 at 3:27 PM
We don’t get winters here but I still love to eat soup all year long. Your recipe sounds and looks so flavourful. I love potatoes and that photo were you took it out to test it is making my mouth water so much! š
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By Nancy/SpicieFoodie on January 19, 2016 at 1:22 AM
I agree!
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By Arthur in the Garden! on January 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM