Too heavy-handed with the chilli? Overdone the hot sauce? Tears streaming down your face? You’ve probably over-spiced your soup. Most of us love a culinary kick from spicy food, but everyone’s tolerance is different. Food that provides a gentle warmth for some can leave others with their mouths on fire. If you’ve turned the heat […]

If you think chicken should only be roasted, fried, or served in a box, you’re in for a big surprise. Chicken is not only one of the most popular and versatile meats, but all kinds of methods can be used to cook it to your liking. This blog will explore the different ways to cook […]

We’ve all ended up with a load of empty soup tin cans at one time or another. More than likely they probably end up in the recycling bin with the glass bottles and cardboard boxes. But why throw out an empty soup tin that could easily be transformed into something wonderfully creative and practical? If […]

You’ve chopped the ingredients and followed a recipe only to find the soup you’ve made has the wrong consistency. It tastes delicious, but the texture’s too thin and not what you were hoping for. What do you do? Fear not, the culinary world is loaded with handy tips and tricks to thicken soup that anyone […]

You’d be forgiven for thinking that you can’t make soup without stock. Surely it tastes bland and won’t be as wholesome and satisfying as stock-based soup? That’s where you’re wrong. You don’t need stock or broth for soup to be delicious and filling. Some of the best, full-flavoured soups have no stock at all but […]

Do you have trouble absorbing information before an exam? Have you buried your head in the books only to forget the important details when the big day arrives? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Sometimes students need a little bit of extra help when it comes to revising for an important exam. And one of […]

It’s right up there with the greatest philosophical debates of our time such as Schrodinger’s Cat and Descartes’ Cogito, Ergo Sum: is soup a food or a drink? The answer to this seemingly simple question is not as straightforward as it seems. In fact, it continues to spark controversy among food enthusiasts throughout the culinary […]

Tomato soup has so much to offer, it’s one of the kings of the culinary world. Satisfying, versatile, nutritious, and undeniably delicious – little else competes with tomato soup as an all-round soup-er food. Eaten cold or warm, tomato soup is incredibly comforting and satisfying on its own. It’s also used as a key ingredient […]

Worried that a bowl of soup won’t satisfy your hunger? Luckily, there is an array of mouth-watering sides for soup that can turn it into a nutritious and filling meal. If it’s carbs you’re craving or you need a veggie boost, pairing soup with a tasty side can lift it to the next level. Soup […]

Before you reach for the salt and pepper it’s worth knowing there are many surprising ways to season your soup. Herbs and spices are an essential part of the soup-making process and provide extra layers of flavour to the finished dish. More than anything, they enhance and complement the other ingredients rather than overpower them. […]