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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Tag: vegan soup
The Musette: Ribollita
Ribollita is a beautifully thick Tuscan soup made with dark greens, lots of beans, vegetables, olive oil and it’s thickened with day-old bread. One of my winter favourites. It is hearty, filling, infinitely nourishing, and flat-out, the sort of food I crave when the temperatures… Continue Reading “The Musette: Ribollita”
The Musette: Chickpea Soup
This simple chickpea soup has a delightful creamy texture, and is flavoured with rosemary, smoked paprika and garlic plus miso for a punch of umami. Cooked slowly on the stovetop, this easy vegan soup is hearty and comforting – just what we all need… Continue Reading “The Musette: Chickpea Soup”
The Musette: Soup glorious (vegan) soup
I believe I may have mentioned that I love soup. I’m never happier than when I’ve a pot simmering on the stove. My beloved however regards soup as an appetiser, not a meal in itself. There are times when I’ll make a base, say… Continue Reading “The Musette: Soup glorious (vegan) soup”
Farewell summer, hello autumn
One minute I was enjoying our Indian summer, the next it was already autumn. As soon as the mercury falls, I change the bed linen over to our mid-season duvet, swap shorts for trousers and start riding in my 3/4 bib shorts and long-sleeved jersey. One… Continue Reading “Farewell summer, hello autumn”
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