Page 23 - FWG July Issue 2023

Lifestyle

WINTER RECIPES

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, there’s nothing quite

like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out.

BUTTER CHICKEN SOUP HEARTY BEAN SOUP
This butter chicken soup is the perfect cozy 2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to
meal for a chilly night. It’s rich and delicious the pot and cook for an additional minute INGREDIENTS:
and great for lovers of classic butter chicken. until fragrant. • 2 cubes of beef stock
After all, this recipe is pretty much a standard 3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook • 1 packet of dry beans
butter chicken recipe with added stock. until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. • 1 big onion chopped
Served with fresh crusty bread or pillowy 4. In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, • 2 large carrots chopped
naan, it’s a crowd-pleaser of note. cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne • 2 celery sticks chopped
pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the • garlic to taste
INGREDIENTS: chicken and onions, stirring well to coat • 2 tsp tomato puree
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into everything evenly. • salt and pepper to taste
bite-sized pieces (about 350 grams) 5. Add the diced tomatoes (including the • 1 packet of brown onion soup
• 15 grams of butter juice) to the pot and stir to combine. Allow • 3 bay leaves
• 1 onion, finely chopped the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
• 1 tbsp grated ginger soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it 1. Soak the beans overnight in water.
• 1 tbsp curry powder simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the Rinse well before use.
• 1 tsp ground cumin chicken is cooked through and tender. 2. Fry the onions, garlic, carrots and
• 1 tsp ground coriander 7. Stir in the heavy cream and season with celery.
• /2 tsp turmeric salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an 3. Add the beans and beef stock, cover
1
• /4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) additional 5 minutes to heat through. with water and boil until the beans
1
• 1 can (400 grams) of diced tomatoes 8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with are soft.
• 1 litre chicken broth freshly chopped coriander. 4. Mix the packet of soup with water
• 240ml of heavy cream and tomato paste.
• salt and pepper to taste 5. Add to the pot.
• fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish) 6. Simmer for a few hours.
7. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over a
medium heat. Add the chopped onion and
cook until softened and translucent, about
5 minutes.

Fourways Gardens • 21 • July 2023