Bring some European soup into your home

If you’re desperate to get out on the road travelling but haven’t quite got the funds you need something to get you through the winter months. Bring some delicious European sights and smells into your home by making some amazing winter soups. The European countries are home to some of the best soup in the world. From a French onion, to a Hungarian goulash or a Dutch pea soup, European countries do winters favourite pick me up best.

It’s so easy to make your own soup that you can easily bring a little Europe inspiration in to your home this winter. The ingredients that make the best soups are home grown vegetables. Growing your own vegetables is so easy with a tunnel from Premier Polytunnels and has so many advantages from knowing exactly where your food has come making sure they’ve not been in contact with nasty chemicals and pesticides.

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Here’s some soup inspiration to keep you going:

French onion

A classic, rich and warming French Onion Soup never fails to disappoint. Served with cheese on top and accompanied by thick slices of a warm French baguette. The best thing about the French onion soup is the ease in making it. All you need is around 1kg of onions, some garlic cloves thinly sliced, white wine, beef stock, sugar, butter and flour. Good quality onions are essential for a sweet and savoury broth that’s sure to delight.

Hungarian Goulash

For something a little spicier, you can’t go wrong with a Hungarian Goulash Soup. Hungary’s most famous dish – the goulash is the ultimate in hearty, winter grub. For an amazing, aromatic goulash you will need plenty of vegetables including onions, garlic, green peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Add some beef, a little red wine, sprinkle some paprika for a kick and some sour cream to smother on bread when it gets too spicy.

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Dutch Pea Soup

For a really thick winter soup, there’s no better alternative than a Dutch Pea Soup. Traditionally known as Snert, the Dutch classic is brimming with fresh vegetables. You require dried split peas, celery sticks, potatoes, carrots and leeks. Throw in some thickly sliced bacon or some Dutch pork belly to fill it out. Often the Dutch pea soup can seem overly thick, if this is the case add some more stock for a thinner consistency and enjoy.

Hopefully these winter warmers will be able to get you through the dull, grey months until you can hit the road and try out the originals.