Dreary days are already dominating the forecast in the Northwest and this is the perfect antidote. Goulash Soup is a stick-to-your-ribs hearty and packed full of bold paprika flavour. It just warms my soul, especially when you add buttered homemade bread for dunking. I’m putting the cart before the horse a little by writing a…
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German Cream of Pumpkin Soup (Kürbiscremesuppe)
Cream of pumpkin soup, or pumpkin anything, is probably not something that comes to mind when you’re thinking about traditional German food. However, pumpkins have become a very popular part of fall in Germany. When we were there last year we saw different varieties of pumpkins for sale on road sides, folks growing small varieties in their gardens and…
Semolina Dumpling Soup (Griessnockerlsuppe)
The semolina dumpling is traditionally served in an appetizer soup called Griessnockerlsuppe (or, you guessed it, semolina dumpling soup). It’s a common dish found in restaurants throughout Bavaria and down in Austria too. While these dumplings have their very own soup, they can also be found in other soup recipes, like Festtagssuppe, which basically translates to Festival Day soup….
Creamy Tomato Soup (Tomatensuppe)
Here’s the next installment of my vegetable soup recipe trio – Tomato Soup. Yes, it’s my favourite this week, especially since fall is in full swing over here. Tomato soup equals serious comfort food when the weather turns cold and rainy. This soup also holds some warm childhood memories. It’s a soup my Oma often made when visited her and Opa over the…
Simple Zucchini Soup (Zucchinisuppe)
Let’s start this vegetable soup recipe trio with one of my favourites – Zucchini Soup. Okay, if I’m honest, these three soups are all my favourite but I’m going to call zucchini soup my favourite today. It’s certainly the easiest. During my recent two month stay in Germany, my Mother and I received a lot of fresh vegetables from…