Traditional brown Windsor soup is given a twist. Decidedly old-fashioned you really need to be wearing tweed to consume it...
Soup
Soup is nourishing, economical and decidedly good for you. Choose the perfect winter warmers, game-based broths, hearty suppers and restoratives from the delicious list below. They are all soup-er.
Pea souper: soup for a flask
Something warming in a flask is required for fresh, spring days in the field. Enjoying soup on-the-go requires a smooth blend that is easy to pour and drink. Philippa Davis’…
Pheasant, leek and potato soup with cream and cognac
Philippa Davis’ pheasant, leek and potato soup with cream and cognac is rich, hearty and best saved for the coldest day. It can be made smooth or chunky, depending on…
Venison harira: venison with a Moroccan twist
For something a little different, give your venison a Moroccan twist. Philippa Davis’ venison harira uses a method that is simpler than the traditional version, yet still hearty and nutritious.…
Minestrone soup: a thick, hearty, Italian soup
Minestrone soup is pleasingly flexible, and best made when you have an odd assortment in the fridge. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for this Italian offering when you are in need…
Asparagus and almond soup
Asparagus and almond soup makes for a delicious lunch or light starter whatever the weather. Eat the asparagus part of the soup chilled on a warm spring day or serve…
Game consommé: for an extra-special shoot day
Game consommé will go down a treat on a special shoot day. Give it an extra kick with a splash of sherry and save the leftover cooked game meat for…
Squash, pearl barley and pancetta soup
This squash, pearl barley and pancetta soup is the perfect offering for a cold day. When the temperatures really drop, this rich and hearty soup is the best remedy to…
Cullen skink: the ultimate comfort soup
Cullen skink is so warming and filling it is worth saving for when the temperatures really drop. Blitz it smooth to put in a flask for an on-the-go lunch, or…
Cavolo nero and chorizo broth
This cavolo nero and chorizo broth with poached hen’s egg is the ultimate winter warmer. It is so hearty and filling that you could have it on its own as…