Tonight's soup

So tonight is clean out the crisper soup.

I have added beets, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, garlic, zuchinni, a can of pineapple, beef broth, curry powder, a can of coconut milk, red curry paste and fresh cilantro.  I am essentially clearing out the fridge to make a soup.  It is a beautiful sunny day here in Toronto however it started out gray and it felt like a soup day.

I sautéed the vegetables, added the beef broth, a can of pineapple and spices to taste.  Allowed it to simmer all day.  It smells amazing.  

my red curried sweet potato soup with coconut milk and pineapple

Good morning, It is a beautiful day here in Toronto.  I am on my way out to a park to spend time with my kids.  Before I go I was asked to post my red curried sweet potato soup with fresh pineapple and coconut milk.


I love my Dutch oven, as I have never burnt anything in it.  It is an essential thing in my kitchen...you can leave things simmering all day without worrying to have to stir all the time.


T's Red Curried Sweet Potato Soup 


-3 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into your desired thickness, I like mine to fit on a spoon
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 yellow carrots sliced like coins
-2 small onions sliced
-2 cloves of garlic minced
-1 shallot chopped
-4 tablespoons of red curry paste (depends on your level of spiciness)
-1 tablespoon lemongrass chopped
-1 tablespoon cumin
-1 teaspoon grated ginger
-3 or 4 fresh basil leaves
-2 or 3 kaffir lime leaves
-chilli oil if you have
-1 lime squeezed
-2 cups of fresh pineapple in chunks
-500ml of veggie or chicken broth
-1 can of coconut milk
-fresh cilantro chopped to garnish


-in a large pot over medium, add olive oil, sweet potato, onions, carrots, cook until onions are clear, add shallots and garlic and cook for a few minutes add the red curry paste and mix with veggies, add the lemon grass, ginger, cumin, basil, kaffir lime leaves, pineapple, broth and coconut milk.  Reduce to simmer for an hour to allow all flavours to infuse.  You can add chunks of chicken as well.  


Also if you have the ability to purchase a can of AROY-D Red Curry then you can add this can and omit from curry paste down to chili oil.  (this is what I do when rushing)  The prep time is about 10 minutes, cooking about 1 hour and a half.  


The pineapple sweetness with the heat of this dish is just incredible.  One of my favourite soups.  Sometimes I also throw in chopped waterchestnuts or bamboo shoots.

French Onion Soup

Just finished a 12 hour shift.  However made French onion soup from scratch...with some help.

T's quick French Onion Soup

Chop 5 large onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
2 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
baguette, sliced and toasted
Mozarella cheese grated
Parmesan Cheese
pepper

In a large pot add 3 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoon at medium heat...add chopped onion and sautee.  Once onions are transparent add red wine and bring to a boil.  Add beef broth.  Allow to simmer for 30 minutes.  Slice baguette thinly and toast in oven.  If you have French onion soup bowls place in oven at 350, empty to warm for 10 minutes.  Add soup to bowls, place toasted bread on top of soup and garnish with grated cheese.  Place in oven until cheese is melted, then broil until cheese is golden brown.  Allow to cool.