Curried Apple and Leek Soup ~ Autumn Apple Party #SundaySupper

Come autumn and the crisp cool air just feels so good in the mornings.I'm enjoying this transition of the weather and the lovely warm and comforting foods that come along with it!Talking about autumn, its also the season of Apples!.This lovely fruit is one of my most favorite things to cook/bake with and I can think of so many ways to use them in my sweet and savory creations.So when my friend Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings suggested 'Autumn Apple Party' as the title for this #SundaySupper I jumped with excitement :)

I'm bringing a savory item for this event and its already becoming a family favorite, going by the verdict of my 4 and 9 year olds :)Its my creamy Curried Apple and Leek Soup that has so many varied flavors that tickle your palette in just the right ways.I found the original recipe at All Recipes and added my own twist with the bacon and paprika! The soup is slightly acidic from the Granny Smith Apples,with a slight hint and heat of the spices combined with the creaminess of the potatoes. The flavors further elevate with the garnish of the salty, crisp bacon!One bowl full of goodness for this Fall~

Curried Apple and Leek Soup
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Ingredients:

Granny Smith Apples-2 peeled, cored and chopped
Leeks-2 stalks cleaned and chopped
Potato-1 medium peeled and chopped
Curry Powder-2 tsp
Paprika-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Pepper-2 tsp
Water-2 cups
Bacon-2 slices
Butter-2 tbsp

Process:

Heat butter in a sauce pan and add the chopped leeks.Saute for about a minute until translucent.Add the curry powder and saute for another minute.Add the potatoes,apples,all the other spices and water.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Adjust the seasonings.
Crisp up the bacon in a pan and break it by hand.
Once cooked blend the soup until all smooth and creamy.Garnish with the bacon bits and serve hot with crusty bread!

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Kale and Hearty!

At this time of the year, I love making hearty chunky soups. I find them very satisfying and nutritious for the whole family.I had a can of White Beans sitting in my kitchen pantry for sometime.White Bean and Escarole Soup came to mind. Asked DH to get me some Escarole from the shops and he came back with Kale instead!


Well I had to use it, so I went ahead with it although I'd never had Kale with White Bean soup before.I added some carrots and sweet peas to balance the bitterness of the Kale.I was pleasantly surprised that it turned out to be quite aperitive!One of the favorites on my list now.


The Kale does not taste bitter at all and blends beautifully into the rest of the ingredients.The peas and beans add just the right texture and the carrot adds nice color to the soup.Its a perfect weekday or weekend lunch.This one is surely for keeps!


White Bean and Kale Soup
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Ingredients:


White Beans-15 oz can
Kale-1 small bunch chopped (Discard tough stems)
Carrot-1 large chopped
Onion-1 Big chopped
Peas-1 cup
Garlic-2 crushed
Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Pepper-1/2 tsp
Vegetable Broth,Chicken Broth or Water-2 cups


Process:


In a pot heat oil and add the onions.Saute for a bit and add the garlic.Throw in all the vegetables.Add the broth or water, salt, pepper.Bring it to boil on high.Cover and cook on medium for about 20 mins until all the vegetables are cooked.Serve hot with a crusty bread.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

Something about autumn and all the orange colored foods that just get me all excited :) The leaves look so pretty in warm colors of red, yellow and orange!A time for all those comforting foods like soups, stews and warm desserts.

Talking of soups this one seems perfect for this weather.Its is the most satisfying, very flavorful, extremely easy to make and so vibrant!Its reminiscent of the time when were in England and shopped for our groceries at “Morrisons“.Its easily available in all the supermarkets over there and when I couldn’t find it here in America I started making my own!Its earthy, sweet, a little spicy all in one and a perfect ‘autumn’ food.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

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Ingredients:


6 Carrots-peeled and cubed
1 medium Onion-chopped
Olive oil or butter- 1tbsp
Ground Coriander-1 tsp
Orange Juice- 1/4 cup
Water -3 cups
Salt-to taste
Pepper-1/2 tsp
Fresh Coriander-for garnish


Process:


In a deep pot, heat oil or butter and add the chopped onions until soft.Now add the carrots and saute for a few minutes.Add the water, salt and pepper .Cover and cook until the carrots are done.Now add the orange juice and the coriander powder.Let it cook for 2 more minutes.Puree the soup in a blender and garnish with fresh coriander.Serve hot!